How-To: TechStream In 5 Minutes (21 Viewers)

[jaewastooshort]

WiFi off and network disabled?

tried that a few different ways, seems to be working by disabling network connections in the xp instance right after loading before I touch tech stream. this allows me to keep wifi on (so I can keep spamming here everytime I hit a bump in the road )

 

[juicemode]

I am not a strong tech user but I would like to get techstream up and running to be able to check AHC parameters. I bought the Amazon OBD interface and now looking for suggestions on the most stable/least expensive computer tablet whatever to complete the tool. I can’t use my work computer and I don’t currently own a personal computer. Anyone have a suggestion for me? Windows 10 64 bit perhaps? Thanks!

 

[leveeguy]

I am not a strong tech user but I would like to get techstream up and running to be able to check AHC parameters. I bought the Amazon OBD interface and now looking for suggestions on the most stable/least expensive computer tablet whatever to complete the tool. I can’t use my work computer and I don’t currently own a personal computer. Anyone have a suggestion for me? Windows 10 64 bit perhaps? Thanks!

I purchased a $50 XP laptop and it is used for Techstream exclusively, never connected to the www. (internet)

 

[juicemode]

What about a surface tablet with windows 10 installed? This is the cable I got:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0BV2XB5KG?ref=ppx_pt2_mob_b_prod_image

 

[pom82]

hi all, bit late to the techstream party. is there an updated link to set it up? followed link above but is saying install microsoft visual c first??? help please

 

[SteffysLX470]

Running the VM from the 1st post on this thread on an M2 Mac. I am able to see the miniVCI J2534 USB device but when I try and open Tech Stream I just get the "Cannot connect to VIM" error.

Any advice? There's so much information on this thread it's hard to figure out what is still relevant anymore.

 

[BnvS]

Running the VM from the 1st post on this thread on an M2 Mac. I am able to see the miniVCI J2534 USB device but when I try and open Tech Stream I just get the "Cannot connect to VIM" error.

Any advice? There's so much information on this thread it's hard to figure out what is still relevant anymore.

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I run Windows so not sure if this advise will help you but try the following -

Ensure you have enabled the USB in the VM to share from your actual OS.
Close the firmware update tool before you start Techstream.

Hopefully those should enable you the access TS with your USB.

 

[juicemode]

Any tech savvy users have an opinion on this computer for tech stream only use?

Dell Laptop Latitude 3190 TouchScreen 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Windows 10 Pro Active | eBay

Product: Dell latitude 3190 Laptop 12.6" Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR). RAM: 8GB SSD DDR4 on board RAM. STORAGE:128GB SSD M2 Drive. Windows 10 Pro Installed and Active! ðð» Wiped and reset to factory settingsð.

www.ebay.com

 

[yannrg]

Any tech savvy users have an opinion on this computer for tech stream only use?

Dell Laptop Latitude 3190 TouchScreen 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Windows 10 Pro Active | eBay

Product: Dell latitude 3190 Laptop 12.6" Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR). RAM: 8GB SSD DDR4 on board RAM. STORAGE:128GB SSD M2 Drive. Windows 10 Pro Installed and Active! ðð» Wiped and reset to factory settingsð.

www.ebay.com

Hello, i would recommend any modern laptop ( Heads up checking if it's able to run VM), just because you only need a virtual machine for running Windows XP and TechStream.

 

[juicemode]

Thank you that is very helpful, now to learn what a VM is and look for a computer that has one! Appreciate it.

 

[whitec13]

Thank you that is very helpful, now to learn what a VM is and look for a computer that has one! Appreciate it.

To clarify, the VM is part of the download from the first page. It stands for Virtual Machine. In this case, you run a standalone VM of WinXP to operate the TechStream app. Really any computer released in the last 10 years would likely work fine. I use a MacBook Air from 2014 for this purpose. Hope that helps.

 

[juicemode]

yes that helps a ton! A lot more options shopping for a computer without the windows 10 limitation. Thank you.

 

[riffman12]

It’s been a while since I’ve used this virtual machine but now when I try and use it, it’s asking for a key. The key in the notepad file has a million 1’s in it and doesn’t seem to work.

Any thoughts?

 

[Slap Back]

Any tech savvy users have an opinion on this computer for tech stream only use?

Dell Laptop Latitude 3190 TouchScreen 8GB RAM 128GB SSD Windows 10 Pro Active | eBay

Product: Dell latitude 3190 Laptop 12.6" Notebook PC (ENERGY STAR). RAM: 8GB SSD DDR4 on board RAM. STORAGE:128GB SSD M2 Drive. Windows 10 Pro Installed and Active! ðð» Wiped and reset to factory settingsð.

www.ebay.com

I recently got this.

Dell Latitude E6440 14-inch Laptop - Intel Core i5 4310M 4th Gen 8GB - 256GB SSD DVD-RW Windows 10 Pro (Renewed)​

and this

VCI J2534 Cable Fit for Toyota TIS Techstream - Latest Version V17.00.020, Firmware V1.4.8, OBD2 to USB Diagnostic Cable, Support Win XP WIN7 WIN10 32/64bit​

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BV2XB5KG?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

Everything was simple to install and figure out how to operate. No VM needed. Just use the 64 bit patch. I was able to see everything in all the ECUs and make sure there were no codes, no misfires and everything is in spec.
And tonight, after years of having the VSC and Traction Control lights on my dash in my 2003 Camry, I finally got rid of it! DTC C1336. Went into the VSC ECU, cleared the code, reset memory and did a calibration test. Only took a few minutes. The Techstream investment has already paid for itself.

 

[toyotarav4]

Although this virtual machine version works great, it's quite slow in response. So is there anyway to get hold of this same version of techstream and install it directly on to Windows without having to have it inside a virtual machine?

 

[yannrg]

Although this virtual machine version works great, it's quite slow in response. So is there anyway to get hold of this same version of techstream and install it directly on to Windows without having to have it inside a virtual machine?

Heads up about this version could be in some way not legal, the straight way only requires you pay a subscription, download/install and use for the intended/paid time.

 

[riffman12]

It’s been a while since I’ve used this virtual machine but now when I try and use it, it’s asking for a key. The key in the notepad file has a million 1’s in it and doesn’t seem to work.

Any thoughts?

Anyone else having issues with it asking for a key when you try and connect to a vehicle?

 

[whitec13]

Anyone else having issues with it asking for a key when you try and connect to a vehicle?

Did you disable networks?

 

[riffman12]

Did you disable networks?

ah I did not. Do you mean disable networks in the VM? Or on my local computer?

 

[whitec13]

ah I did not. Do you mean disable networks in the VM? Or on my local computer?

Both would rule it out entirely. Pretty sure it only needs to be done in the VM though.