Does anyone have an updated amazon link for a reader? Original one is no longer available
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gregnash
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Ebay, OBDInnovations, other amazon links.
As long as it says it OBDII for TIS Techstream you are fine. Cable with v1.4 firmware is fine.
As long as it says it OBDII for TIS Techstream you are fine. Cable with v1.4 firmware is fine.
I just got this one in the mail Ebay link. I downloaded the software from the first post on my Windows10 laptop and it worked first try. Shipping was quick (under a week). YMMV but it seems to be a good deal from my vantage point. They sent links to techstream but I couldnt get the key generator to work but no issues with the one from this link. Cable worked as shipped with no updates needed.
Edit - it looks like they are no longer shipping from inside the US so I cannot speak to shipping time based on the updated listing.
gregnash
Anal Retentive Analyst
Think that the 1fz engine is OBD1, not OBDII. However, places like OBDInnovations sell OBD1 connectors. Not sure if the software would work though, maybe ask the 80 series forum as that is what the 1fz is more prevalent in in the US.
thanks i will go over and have a look
OBDInnovations seems to be out of stock on most items. I ordered a 1.4 cable a month ago and have yet to receive it. They also have yet to respond to any email inquiries. Considering the CV19 situation, I’ll cut some slack but I’m about to cancel the purchase with my bank and wait until we get closer to normal life.
Buyer beware.
The last batch I ordered, at the beginning of the zombie apocalypse, were from uobd2ii.com, and allegedly shipped from a US warehouse (if you picked the right option)
www.uobdii.com
*NOTE* I did not use the included software, as I already had something loaded, but the cable seemed to work just fine.
Search Result: MINI VCI for TOYOTA
www.uobdii.com
*NOTE* I did not use the included software, as I already had something loaded, but the cable seemed to work just fine.
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the cable i have its techstream that wont talk the engine ecu being that the 1fz wasnt an option in the menu
gregnash
Anal Retentive Analyst
And that is because I believe the 1FZ is considered and OBD1 engine, not OBDII. Were the guys in the 80series forum able to help? I wanna say that OBDII is 22-pin connector but the OBD1 is 16-pin. Could have it wrong though.
I ordered this one a couple of weeks back. Apparently ships from NJ: Mini Diagnostic Cable Tools For Toyota Lexus Scion TIS Techstream VCI J2534 OBD2 | eBay
It took a little while to actually leave their shop, but it's supposed to arrive on Friday. Will update once I receive it.
It took a little while to actually leave their shop, but it's supposed to arrive on Friday. Will update once I receive it.
sorry i should of explained myself better, i have the cable and the software that was posted at the start of this thread, my problem is techstream will talk to the ABS and SRS airbag computers but will not talk to engine and gearbox ones as the 1fzfe was not an option in the list of vechiles in techstream (I used the 2uz vechile), i was wondering if there was a work around for this, in Australia the 105 landcruiser with the 1fz that i have is the m-obd protocol.
gregnash
Anal Retentive Analyst
You have your region set correctly in Techstream yes?
as soon as i try to change the region it asks for a new key and refuses to connect
Most likely your issue right there.
Which version are you running?
the one from the start of this thread, TechStream 12.20.024-v2
Hmm, not sure about that version
I'm running 12.30.017 (both 32 and 64bit) as well as 14.20.019 (64bit) and for all of them I'm able to choose whichever region using the provided key
That being said, I wouldn't expect TechStream to really do much on anything with a 1FZ as it's geared towards newer vehicles
gregnash
Anal Retentive Analyst
I think that is because the "hacked/cracked" version that is on the VM provided is locked for that region.
If nothing else, pay the $15 at OBDInnovations for a copy of the software. That is what I did and it allows me to select the region when I first set it up.
If nothing else, pay the $15 at OBDInnovations for a copy of the software. That is what I did and it allows me to select the region when I first set it up.
cool, thanks for your help, it has diagnosed my airbag problem which was the main reason what i got the cable for, i was just wanting to play around and check the engine side..
This worked for me right away, thank you!
I used the below cable if anyone was wondering. Looks out of stock at the moment.
I used the below cable if anyone was wondering. Looks out of stock at the moment.
Mini VCI Diagnostic Tool Cable Scanner for Toyota Lexus TIS Techstream V13.00.22 | eBay
This kit allows full Coding, Programming and Diagnostics for your Toyota, Lexus and Scion. Everything you need to get up and running is included (Cable, Easy Install software and the latest data files).
www.ebay.com
