Dear Getco,Getting Techstream up and running can be a bit of a pain. Hopefully this helps someone get started quickly.
Step 1: Purchase an OBD-II / Mini-VCI interface.
- These are out of stock everywhere, or priced crazyily, so I'm selling them to mud members for $39 via paypal/venmo. Ships free. PM if you want.
Step 2: Download VirtualBox for Your Operating System:
- Windows: https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/6.1.18/VirtualBox-6.1.18-142142-Win.exe
- MacOS: https://download.virtualbox.org/virtualbox/6.1.18/VirtualBox-6.1.18-142142-OSX.dmg
Step 3: Install VirtualBox Software You Just Downloaded
- Windows: Double-Click downloaded file
- MacOS: Double-Click downloaded file, run installer
Step 4: Download TechStream Image:
- MEGA (V2! Click to download)
Step 5: Double-Click downloaded file.
Connect & Enjoy.
-g
Edit (4/8/18): I removed the more expensive cable, as I received a new Mini-VCI cable that works 100% at 1/4 the cost.
Edit (02/28/21): Updated links to new versions of Virtualbox & new link to cheap Mini-VCI cable
May I please ask for some guidance
I have bought a VCI MINI J-2524 OBD11 cable which is said to support the Latest v13.00.022 ! and I have downloaded the Virtualbox format as so generously provided by you (Getco) How to Techstream in 5 minutes, on Jan 10 2018,
I downloaded onto my MacBook. I believe it is Techstream version 11.20.024 that I have downloaded with the virtual box.
However although the interface is hooking up properly and Techstream is operating - my 1998 LC100 4.2 Diesel VX AHC truck is not coming up in any of the menu or drop down lists, and there does not appear to be any recognition of any AHC parameters, and if I just select Landcruiser it only offers me the larger petrol engine model.
Have you any suggestions as to what may be wrong.
On one screen a few parameters appear but are shaded in yellow which means they cannot be worked on.
Unfortunately although I have downloaded all the suggested links, and I’m running a virtual Windows system I haven’t been able to connect the virtual windows system with my Wi-Fi internet. (I have not tried using a direct cable internet link up as I was using my MacBook out in the LC100)
This means I am not yet able to use internet while I’m on that scenario. Or for example I am not able to upgrade or update any of the software parameters.
Is it possible I may need to update the Techstream module?