FAQ How-To: TechStream In 5 Minutes

[mvrx]

A bunch of the Autel VCIs can be used with Techstream. I installed the Maxi PC Suite which installs the drivers and then under Setup > VIM Select, I can then pick my Autel obd and use that to connect to my vehicle. It shows everything as supported. I haven't experimented much with this because I haven't really yet had a need for the extensive functions.

Can you be more specific about which Autel VCI interface you used? I checked their website and only found 3 options, none of them under $100.

 

[duowing]

Can you be more specific about which Autel VCI interface you used? I checked their website and only found 3 options, none of them under $100.

When I go into TechStream under VIM Select I have the options for:
MaxiFlash Bluetooth
MaxiFlash Elite/Pro
MaxiFlash JVCI
MaxiFlash JVCI+
MaxiFlash LVCI
MaxiFlash VCI
MaxiFlash VCMI
MaxiFlash XLink
V1 Flash
V200

All of them have a 1 next to every item under Protocols Supported. Now I'm not sure how the Bluetooth ones work, if just connecting your laptop to it via Bluetooth works or not. I bought a used Autel MaxiSys Ultra on eBay a while back and found the MaxiPC Suite and happened to play around with seeing if TechStream would support it. Currently if I use TechStream I use a USB A to B cable so I can plug the VCI into my laptop then obviously the cable from the VCI to the OBD on the car. These may not be the cheapest options. It was just something I found because the high end ones said they support J2534

 

[mvrx]

Thanks. I asked because I started with one of those Chinese XHORSE mini-VCI clone cables (it was actually gifted to me). It worked fine for basic stuff like live data and reading/clearing DTCs, but failed when trying to write data, like registering new TPMS IDs, so I started looking into the alternatives people recommended.

I keep seeing Autel devices in a lot of YouTube repair videos, so I assume they’re kind of the “good but not insanely expensive” option. That’s why I was curious which J2534 interface you used and roughly how much it costs.

 

[doru]

Autel is a good brand in my book. I have a few of their devices (not VCI) and they all work well and have been supported with firmware and new cars added for many years. They are not cheap but I think their price is right for a small shop or someone that needs the tool for many years like 200 owners.
If you end up getting their VCI please post your experience here.

 

[2020LXINMI]

Hey everyone - trying to install techstream following the instructions in the first post (thanks btw). It loads in VM, I see the windows XP page, then it just comes back to VM and says "aborted". What am I doing wrong?

 

[brickwhite]

Hey everyone - trying to install techstream following the instructions in the first post (thanks btw). It loads in VM, I see the windows XP page, then it just comes back to VM and says "aborted". What am I doing wrong?

I had to run in safe mode on startup. Turn off wireless network

Then add a software code from post 1539

and was able to run it on a windows 11 laptop.

Tested by turning off the auto return of the steering wheel.

 

[sebestdiaz]

Tuve que iniciar en modo seguro. Desactivar la red inalámbrica.

Luego, agregue un código de software del mensaje 1539.

y pude ejecutarlo en una computadora portátil con Windows 11.

Probado desactivando el retorno automático del volante.

donde puedo obtener los instaladores de Techstream ?