Mini vci or Mongoose Techstream Cable to Register Lexus TPMS?

I was searching for a preferred tool for dealing with my TPMS nonsense. Dumbe tire guy broke one while putting on my new tires and are too dumb or do not have the right tool (or both) to unlock the ECU and register the new TPMS module.

I would like to purchase a tool to takes care of this issue as i see it happening again and again.

What is the preferred tool to buy that will do it all (unlock ECU) and do what needs to be done to support our TPMS requirements?

After search on lexus club forum, i find some clues. Here are some real user experience.

Mini VCI J2534 cable

1)

Download techstream and invest in a mini vci OBD-II cable. Best $20 buck I’ve spent and I was able to reprogram the ECU with the new TPMS reg code plus more. You will also need a TPMS scanner to pull the reg code off each sensor, but that is if you already have the sensor inside the tire.

I bought the cable here https://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/mini-vci-for-toyota-with-toyota-tis.html
It works on my 2006 GS. I haven’t tried on my 2013.

2)

I have the exact same mini vci cable and I cannot get it to program my TPMS sensor. I read it could be due to the dongle being on the older firmware not the 2.0.4 firmware and not supporting new protocols. Worked just fine on my 3GS but not my 4GS to program the TPMS. I could read all the data from the car but cannot write any new values.

That’s the exact problem I get and from my research it seems like you need a firmware 2.0.4 cable in order to resolve this problem with newer cars. You cannot unfortunately update the existing cable to that firmware because the newer 2.0.4 cable has additional security hardware in there as well.

3)

I have that exact same cable. You cannot write new TPMS sensor values with that cable on the 4th gen Lexus GS. Worked just fine for me on my 3rd Gen GS. 4th Gen GS requires a different newer cable with additional security hardware on it.

The mangoose JLR/Toyota/Volvo 3-in-1 vci cable 

I read that as well but it seems like firmware 2.0.4 is a hit or miss. I have one more cable on hand. It’s a 3-in-1 Toyota/Volvo/JLR, luckily, I have 2 of the 3 vehicles listed.
http://www.obdii365.com/wholesale/mangoose-jlr-volvo-toyota-scanner.html

I purchase the Autel Maxitpms ts201 scanner. It’s really basic but it tells you the ID code, PSI, temp and battery condition. The best $50, on sale price, spent. I’m going to play with this on my other GS this weekend since Lexus said one of the batteries is low. I want to see how accurate the battery condition is.

Good news. The Mongoose Toyota/JLR OBDII will write to the ECU. I can only say this for the 2013 model. I don’t have a later model I could try on. Well shoot. I have my 2019 UX as well.

I tried a couple times with my new set and old set. I reprogram the old set back in.

 

Test result:

Got mine in today and works like a charm.  MIni VCI cable failed to register TPMS on 4th gen GS, but the mongoose cable did it no problem.

http://www.obdii365.com/service/which-cable-to-register-lexus-gs-tpms.html

Toyota Techstream Cable Mini VCI vs. VXDIAG VCX NANO vs. Mangoose Toyota

Toyota diagnostic software Techstream: Mini VCI vs. VXDIAG VCX NANO Toyota vs. Mangoose Toyota

1. Xhorse Mini VCI J2534 Cable

Original Xhorse MINI VCI has newer MVCI firmware 2.0.4. But you can’t buy a real one any more. The real Xhorse one is out of production. You can still find 2.0.4 clone on the aftermarket.
Version 2.0.4 will connect and read codes. It is very slow.

2. Mini VCI Clone

Many of us have gone with using the Mini VCI cable with Toyota Techstream software, and it’s mentioned as an improved variation on this theme.  Need a PC or laptop.

The cheap Mini VCI uses firmware 1.4.1.

– Cheap Xhorse-made knock-off

– Latest Techstream v13 (till April 2019)

– High reliability using SMD chip, and certified by CE and FCC

– ALL communication protocols supported for Toyota (1996 – latest):

K-Line ISO 9141/KWP 2000 ISO 14230-4/SAE J1850 PWM/SAE J1850 VPW/CAN 2.0B ISO 11898 /CAN ISO 15765-4

Note:

The knock off cables use 1.4.1 or 1.4.6 (latest). The “real” cables use 2.0.1 or 2.0.4 (latest). They are all fake of course but the good fakes use the same firmware as the real Xhorse cable. The 1.4.1 firmware does not support active tests. The cable will work on 10 year old Toyotas like some in the GS forum have said but they will not work on the 2011 Prius as some on PriusChat said.

3. VXDIAG VCX NANO for Toyota
The VXDIAG VCX Nano uses it’s own firmware. It connects and reads codes much quicker than a Mini VCI cable.

its worth an additional 50 dollars for the VXDiag version.

-Full protocols

- with latest techstream software V14.00.018 (till April 2019)

– better hardware design than mini vci and Denso IT2

– multi-system: WINDOWS XP and Windows 7/8/10

– multilanguage: Chinese, English, French, Italian, Spanish, German, ect.

– WIFI wireless connection

– 12V and 24V communication

– model: diagnostic test for heavy truck and diesel models till 2016

– VCX is a standard Passthru programming tool, which can do online ECU programming

4. Mongoose for Toyota

If your budget extends to $495, you can buy a Drew Technologies Mongoose Pro, which is a unit actually tested by Toyota and officially supported for use with Techstream.  If you are looking to spend less, go for mangoose MFC clone cable for Toyota.  It uses different driver as mini vci but function the same.

Conclusion:
Different cables use different drivers
Mini vci/mangoose clone cable is more suitable for the green hand to do basic diagnosis

VXDIAG NANO for Toyota at a reasonable price, is the best choice for individual users and professional repairing men with better hardware design and powerful function (ECU diagnosis & programming, key programming).

Mini VCI Toyota Techstream 13.10.019 Download Free

Free download TOYOTA TIS Techstream V13.10.019 for Toyota customization:

https://mega.nz/#!qdQjGbhD!iuywTLcb4t5Jq8Knby7_Kfez5HuET4AIfjzOKnoMQAY

It’s from Autoken shared in http://mhhauto.com/

No password but UNKNOWN SECURITY

TRY ON YOUR OWN RISK! Obdii365.com holds no responsibility of it.

Techstream V13.10.019 install:

It’s easy. Same as Techstream 13.00.022 software installation. Pls step by step install version 13.10.019 with the help of the Youtube video below.

Techstream 13.10.019 activation:

The Techstream v13 download link here for share info only; maybe it can help more people

If you want Techstream ACTIVATION KEY, pls go to Autoken!

Obdii365.com cannot help you with activation. Sorry!

You can post your techstream software id and will be helped to get the key.

Techstream compatibility:

You can try Techstream application with different tools, depending on your purpose.

Toyota mini vci, mangoose VCI cable: customization

Vxdiag vcx nano for toyota: customization coding, ecu programming

Techstream v12 v13 hints:

In the new Techstream version 12 or 13, there might be missing “Utility” and “Customize” buttons if you have no luck to have a working software cracked.

But no worries. Try the links here, of old Techstream versions:

Techstream software v11.20.019:

https://mega.nz/#!rRR3kIBJ!l-y7uP4i5oh6MksxAxFIKquorGLretTMyshEoIrNB7Y

Techstream v11.10.034

https://mega.nz/#!LcIiHTTJ!tkCJ4-MdGHqNxP9JlazKZs-YrEUa9sFjgr7o1X46QuU

Techstream download v11.00.017

https://mega.nz/#!6AgSiKiB!rtFStldBQEB3Ibjp86ojHDKUgaWV9PjiLH4exoaBLVY

Techstrean software v10.30.029

https://mega.nz/#!qUoSRLZL!cGn74vplgBIsPy0II2PpBYIGtbuP7SLoSgKgpDOD7iE

(registered key is necessary for some, but unnecessary for others)

In detail...

http://blog.obdii365.com/2016/10/13/toyota-techstream-v11-20-019-free-activation/

You can find out the one you want with “Utility” and “Customize” working perfect.

Good luck!

How to solve Mini VCI Toyota Techstream “Software Registration” error

1)

When register Toyota Techstream software (mangoose with new chip, Techstream MINI VCI 22pin, MINI VCI, Mangoose VCI), the system pops out the following error message:  “To register software, click on the Software Registration button below. If you are unable to access the software registration web page, contact Techstream support. For Teachstream support, click the Support Information button below”. (shown as picture below)

Solution:

Go to
C:\Program Files\Toyota Diagnostics\Techstream\Env\IT3System.ini

Change
TISFunction=1 to TISFunction=0

Save

2)
When access to the Software Registration page, the system pops out an error message:  “Network Connection is unavailable. A network connection is required to use TechStream. You can only connect 25 more times before software registration is required.”

Solution:

Replace the Original MainMenu.exe file in directory
C:\Program Files\Toyota Diagnostics\Techstream\bin\
(Backup your Original file on your computer or Rename it…)

Start your Techstream and enter these Keys to activate your Techstream:

EU = abbe703c18739c897dae24400b78aeb530001302010241
NA = b52a2344103a02cf15fd78cbe5cbc0ab30001302010241
JP = f9db6f52a2df50424270ce506cdd645530001302010241
OTHER = 076125d9a1a47f6a39015e59208499dc30001302010241

For how to activate Toyota Techstream software, please check the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X1uS-rLajKc

NOTE: DO NOT change the “User Type” when you will run your TIS  Techstream for first time! Leave it with the Default option. “Official” Dealer/Repairer with other words…

Hardware ID = 55555555555555555555555555555555
Software ID = 8.00.034
Date Start = 01-02-2013
Days To Expire = 3000

http://blog.obdii365.com/2014/12/15/how-to-solve-toyota-techstream-software-registration-error/