Has anyone successfully programmed TPMS IDs on 2015+ using MiniVCI

[molanginaeda]

Slightly off topic, has anyone found some non-subscription based tools that would let you write the TPMS IDs to the vehicle - not clone TPMS sensors since I want to use another set of OEM sensors not cloned sensors.

Have you look at TPMS tool like Autel? I purchased a Autel TS508 to do TPMS programming. It is compatible to OEM sensor. I haven't get a chance to verify this, but I can try it today. I have some new OEM sensor and I can try to program it to my 2013 LC200.

It's a $250 tool.

 

[ArnieC]

Have you look at TPMS tool like Autel? I purchased a Autel TS508 to do TPMS programming. It is compatible to OEM sensor. I haven't get a chance to verify this, but I can try it today. I have some new OEM sensor and I can try to program it to my 2013 LC200.

It's a $250 tool.

I have looked at the Autel offerings but not in depth. A $250 tool thats a 1 time fee is a lot more my speed than a phone/subscription based service.

 

[jeproks]

I have a ATEQ quickset that I used on the wife’s 2013 Prius, 2015 Highlander and 2019 LC. It cost $120 brand new and have lifetime upgrade. I picked up mine on ebay for $70.

 

[bloc]

I have looked at the Autel offerings but not in depth. A $250 tool thats a 1 time fee is a lot more my speed than a phone/subscription based service.

You can buy a Carista and six years of service for the same money.. at which point there will likely be better/maybe free apps.

Or the tool and 25 individual weeks to program TPMS.

Not to mention the PC-free Bluetooth diagnostics and simple module coding.

Halfway through my TPMS adventure I was sure I was going to buy a TS508 but upon finding these Bluetooth modules it didn’t make sense for me anymore. I just didn’t need half of what the TS508 did.. that is read codes for sensors already in tires. If I need that I’ll go to a tire shop.

Plus.. others might do it too. The $99 bluedriver or whatever it’s called seems very powerful but I had trouble finding an answer on whether it would do it. Knowing carista definitly did I went that way due to a deadline on sorting it out.

 

[ArnieC]

Oh I get the economies of the Carista service, I just have a hard time paying for subscriptions. 100% agree it is the sound financial choice and ultimately its 99% likely where I will end up if my last two attempts at Techstream do not pan out.

 

[bloc]

I think it would be worth trying to see what other tools will do TPMS.. but also scan other modules. I know my carista will read SRS codes. Would probably have to go around unplugging other sensors and stuff to see whether it would read TCM, ABS, BCM.. and all the other modules.


Just got off a chat with a bluedriver "engineer" from their website.

Your 2013 Toyota Landcruiser will support all features including enhanced codes with the exception of BCM and TPMS diagnostics.

I asked whether that means it can program sensor IDs or not.

We cannot program sensors At the moment we perform passive diagnostics only, we will be looking at bidirectional communication which will allow us to write data and send commands to the vehicle in the future, but there aren't currently any timelines for when this might be done.

I mentioned liking their tool but others (carista) are beating them to this feature and generating sales as a result.

So it's coming, to a tool that (so far) doesn't require subscription. but not quite yet. I should dig into the other common tools. I don't think Kiwi does.

 

[ArnieC]

Alright - good news.

Tonight I got my VXDiag VCX Nano from Amazon and set it up. Installation was pretty painless, shows up as another VCI option in Techstream once you install the drivers.

What I noticed right away was communication with the vehicle was faster - way faster. even than the 2.0.x miniVCI cable.

Went to load up my new TPMS sensor IDs and it loaded them quickly and painlessly.

Viewed sensor data and the new IDs are loaded in.

I was only messing with it for a bit after that and I only got one tire to display pressure via Techstream, but I am not too worried I will did the "air the tire down rapidly and air it back up to activate the sensor" and it did display on the data stream in Techstream.

Probably going to drive my Viper to work tomorrow, its supposed to be decent weather here in Wisconsin. Hope to get some miles on the LC this weekend and confirm if the TPMS all read properly.

Amazon product ASIN B075Q5TZYH
Thanks for the help everyone.

 

[bloc]

I’ll admit.. the ebay cable I have was always so slow I wondered if maybe that was ultimately the issue with TPMS programming.

Good info.. thanks for the update

 

[LBridges]

Alright - good news.

Tonight I got my VXDiag VCX Nano from Amazon and set it up. Installation was pretty painless, shows up as another VCI option in Techstream once you install the drivers.

What I noticed right away was communication with the vehicle was faster - way faster. even than the 2.0.x miniVCI cable.

Went to load up my new TPMS sensor IDs and it loaded them quickly and painlessly.

Viewed sensor data and the new IDs are loaded in.

I was only messing with it for a bit after that and I only got one tire to display pressure via Techstream, but I am not too worried I will did the "air the tire down rapidly and air it back up to activate the sensor" and it did display on the data stream in Techstream.

Probably going to drive my Viper to work tomorrow, its supposed to be decent weather here in Wisconsin. Hope to get some miles on the LC this weekend and confirm if the TPMS all read properly.

Amazon product ASIN B075Q5TZYH
Thanks for the help everyone.

I purchsed one using the Amazon link you provided. It connected to the vehicle and went to the TPMS screen but each time I tried to display data it would fail. (went back to the mini-VCI and it showed the data). There was an error message about connection failing, so I tried a different cable, restarting truck and computer several times. Sending it back to Amazon today for a refund. Weird as it connected and knew it was a LC, etc., maybe I just got a defective unit on a pin or two?

 

[ArnieC]

Can't comment on the 2017 but did you update the firmware on the VCX Nano? They come with old firmware out of the box that may need updating.

I had the most success connecting the VCX Nano to my PC, opening the utility software that comes with the VCX Nano and making sure its all good in the hood, then starting Techstream.

Also make sure you select the correct cable in Techstream if you have previously loaded the drivers for the Mini VCI they will still be in the list and that can give you some problems.

Best of luck.

 

[Cruisin911]

Have you look at TPMS tool like Autel? I purchased a Autel TS508 to do TPMS programming. It is compatible to OEM sensor. I haven't get a chance to verify this, but I can try it today. I have some new OEM sensor and I can try to program it to my 2013 LC200.

It's a $250 tool.

It cost me less than $250 to get 5 new TPMS sensors from discount tire. Not sure why anyone would attempt this.

 

[grinchy]

5 generic sensors cost 125$. TPMS tool costs $125. And you aren't reliant on a tire store. And you don't have to drive to one, wait in line at one, etc.

All that said unless you have two or three tire sets it makes more sense to probably have a shop do it.

 

[40Man]

I purchsed one using the Amazon link you provided. It connected to the vehicle and went to the TPMS screen but each time I tried to display data it would fail. (went back to the mini-VCI and it showed the data). There was an error message about connection failing, so I tried a different cable, restarting truck and computer several times. Sending it back to Amazon today for a refund. Weird as it connected and knew it was a LC, etc., maybe I just got a defective unit on a pin or two?

It cost me less than $250 to get 5 new TPMS sensors from discount tire. Not sure why anyone would attempt this.

First, Discount's sensors do not last as long as the Pacific/Densos. I have learned this first hand. Second, the Densos can be had for $25-$30 a piece, and Discount will program them for free (they also installed my Densos for free on my 4R, so I don't know why anyone would spend $50 from Discount for inferior sensors when they'll install your own sensors gratis. I would be happy to pay Discount $50 a piece for the convenience if they could get Densos, but they only offer aftermarket junk.

As I run winter tires and wheels on both of my daily driver rigs, having an easy way to swap to a second set of sensors is highly desirable. I also keep tires close to my rigs in winter, so cloned sensors is a nonstarter.


Sometimes I use Carista, sometimes I use Discount to program when I swap. The Amazon tool looks promising, and I have used Techstream for multiple things (key programming, error code identification etc. So it is a good tool to have for Toyota owners.


If the linked took from Amazon works, it makes a lot of sense, especially for those that run two sets of wheels, and even moreso for those that don not have a Discount tire nearby (most shops charge an unreasonable amount to program sensors to a car).

 

[ArnieC]

The decision to do OEM sensors programmed through Techstream came down to a few things, but of course YMMV.

• Closest Discount Tire is an hour away, local Mom and Pop shop has always treated me right - but I brought 4 wheels with tires and 4 more tires in the bed of a pickup to them so no option to program my vehicle
• I highly value being able to do service myself, even if it means spending lots of money on tools.
• I wanted to keep my original wheels and tires mounted and ready to go for winter or just because I want to sell my LC with the OEM wheels and tires, since a set of 5 mounted and balanced Rock Warriors/All Terrains with LC TPMS pull a premium.
• Wanted OEM sensors
• Subscription based services/tools rub me the wrong way even if they are the cost effective solution.
• VCX Nano + 5 Denso TPMS sensors cost me $240.
• I learned a lot, and that is priceless.

The biggest stumbling block for me was the VIN split I reference in another thread. The TPMS listed by Denso for my 2015 LC do not work. I had to order ones for a 2014. Those program and worked perfectly. I have a Sept 2014 built 2015 LC.

 

[loop737]

Does the 200 have the ability to store 2 sets of sensors or do we need to get it reprogrammed everytime we do a wheel swap?

Remove all sensors from tires, install rubber valve stems. Now place sensors in an ABS plastic tube. Pump up to 33psi. toss in the truck, you're done. Swap wheels to your hearts content with no issues, and no lights. Did this with my taco, works great.

 

[bloc]

works great.

Except for the little “Tire Pressure Monitoring” detail.

With Carista or a working techstream setup it isn’t difficult or time consuming at all to program the system for different sets of tires and maintain the full TPMS functionality.

 

[loop737]

Except for the little “Tire Pressure Monitoring” detail.

With Carista or a working techstream setup it isn’t difficult or time consuming at all to program the system for different sets of tires and maintain the full TPMS functionality.

I "Monitor" my tire pressure by checking it. The system is a perfect example of the the nanny state run amok. Worthless, expensive and time consuming, but hey, if you like it.......

 

[bloc]

I "Monitor" my tire pressure by checking it. The system is a perfect example of the the nanny state run amok. Worthless, expensive and time consuming, but hey, if you like it.......

Not that they are in the same safety category but they did say the same thing about seatbelts when they were introduced then required.

Worthless to you, maybe. Many of us like the system as designed, both on road and on the trail, for the real-time monitoring it provides. $200 for five sensors that will last over ten years is hardly expensive. And have you actually programmed TPMS into vehicles? It is not time consuming once you get everything set up... which many of us do already anyway, as techstream is so useful for other aspects of 200-series diagnostics.

 

[40Man]

I "Monitor" my tire pressure by checking it. The system is a perfect example of the the nanny state run amok. Worthless, expensive and time consuming, but hey, if you like it.......

I also monitor my tires regularly. On a road trip I got a hole in my tire which caused a blowout, and I had just checked the pressure when I had gotten gas an hour before. Luckily I was able to control the car safely to the side of the road. If TPMS had been available, it could have saved me a headache. I'm sure with SUV's the number of rollovers have reduced tremendously. TPMS is quite useful to monitor air pressure when you are driving.

 

[loop737]

Not that they are in the same safety category but they did say the same thing about seatbelts when they were introduced then required.

Worthless to you, maybe. Many of us like the system as designed, both on road and on the trail, for the real-time monitoring it provides. $200 for five sensors that will last over ten years is hardly expensive. And have you actually programmed TPMS into vehicles? It is not time consuming once you get everything set up... which many of us do already anyway, as techstream is so useful for other aspects of 200-series diagnostics.

I don't have a problem with TPMS per se. I have a problem with being forced to buy it and maintain it. I've got 3 toyotas and a Suby, they all have winter tires/wheels. For me the system is a major pain in the ass. You like it, cool, you should be able to order it on your truck. I shouldn't have to. Yes I've programmed them, and no, its not the same as seatbelts. The whole mess was mandated because of the Ford/Firestone fiasco.