gaijin
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SQOD Squad - Stupid Question Of the Day (12 Viewers)
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CharlieS
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Why again? I just step on the brake and press the starter button once. What am I missing or doing wrong? It seems to start as I would expect.Exactly the same lot of stuff happens when you put you foot on the brake and press 'start' once.
TPMS question on 2014 LC.
I leave my winter tires on my stock wheels with stock TPMS sensors. I purchased the Carista reader and pulled the stock TPMS codes, all 7 digit codes.
I bought a set of Tundra Wheels that came with new TPMS sensors and had my AT tires mounted, and had the foresight to right down the codes. However they are all 8 digit codes.
Am I out of luck with getting an 8 digit TPMS sensor programmed to my LC?
Worst case, I will pull the tires, pop a bead and install new TPMS sensors but was hoping to avoid that.
Thanks!
I leave my winter tires on my stock wheels with stock TPMS sensors. I purchased the Carista reader and pulled the stock TPMS codes, all 7 digit codes.
I bought a set of Tundra Wheels that came with new TPMS sensors and had my AT tires mounted, and had the foresight to right down the codes. However they are all 8 digit codes.
Am I out of luck with getting an 8 digit TPMS sensor programmed to my LC?
Worst case, I will pull the tires, pop a bead and install new TPMS sensors but was hoping to avoid that.
Thanks!
Tundra uses different TPMS sensors, so they wont work. I believe they are 325hertz vs 315. You can get programmable ones on amazon to "clone" the stock ones you have, or buy another set of 200 compatible sensors and program those.
The ones I installed are 315 MHZ. Right now I only have Carista to handle the programming which only allows for 7 digit codes. I was hoping Tech Stream or another program could get the 8 digit code entered.
TheGrrrrr
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I had some of the same issues and ended up going to Discount Tire where I have purchased tires for years. They were able to knock it out in 5 mins, after I tried for hours on Carista.
That's great news, you're giving me hope! Did you have 8 digit TPMS sensors?
TheGrrrrr
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Yeah, they had an extra digit. I don't think they were the same ones you have but not sure what the difference would have been.
These are the ones I bought:
Is this the current best link to purchase TechStream? Does this work on x64 bit Windows 10? Or do I need x32 Windows 10 or Windows 7 x32 or x64? Has anyone passed through this USB device to a virtual machine (@linuxgod ?)
What are the current thoughts on an OBD2 scanner with bluetooth to an Android tablet?
Thanks!
CharlieS
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I’ve used this and other automotive software for years on MacBook pros in a virtual machine running windows (or in bootcamp). I had a cheap version of the cable for a while but it didn’t let me do things like change TPMS sensor values. I have a VXDiag cable now and it works great.
I just verified, mine is running on x64 windows 10 on a surface pro 3.
CharlieS
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That one at the first link is the one I have.
I also have a mini vci cable, but found it limited in what I could do. I haven’t used it once since I got the VXDiag vcx nano version.
@joltman That first link is also the one I have. I had purchased it directly from the VXDIAG website last year because it wasn't available on Amazon at the time:
www.vxdiagshop.com
Here's where I have previously posted about it:
VXDiag VCX NANO for TOYOTA TIS Techstream V18.00.008 USB Version
The USB version VXDiag VCX NANO for Toyota OBD2 diagnostic tool supports original TIS Techstream software V18.00.008, supports multi-languages, supports diagnostic tests, programming matching, custom functions, key matching, etc. VCX NANO Toyota runs faster than mini vci. It will do TPMS...
www.vxdiagshop.com
Here's where I have previously posted about it:
When I was looking for 200-related info about Techstream, I had only come across all of the old / defunct links in the 100-series techstream thread posted above. I figured it would help someone down the road if I post what worked for my 2018 this week.
I purchased the VXDIAG VCX Nano with Techstream V15.00.026 for $70. It works great. I had a spare copy & license of Windows 7 laying around that I wasn't using, so I installed it on a virtual machine (using Virtual Box). It all worked without a hiccup. Going through screens in Techstream is pretty quick, too, especially compared to what people describe in all the other threads that use the older non-Nano cables.
After I got it all set up, I noticed that VXDIAG also offers a VMWare Player image, but I haven't tried it out.
Here are some applicable links from their website that were helpful, but weren't obvious at first:
VMWare Player image, and
VX Manager download (the driver that allows the USB device to be identified and work):
VXDIAG Diagnostic Software Download
Installation instructions:
How to Install VXDIAG VCX NANO Toyota Techstream 15.00.026?
The USB-only version (this is what I got):
VXDiag VCX NANO for TOYOTA TIS Techstream V18.00.008 USB Version
The USB version VXDiag VCX NANO for Toyota OBD2 diagnostic tool supports original TIS Techstream software V18.00.008, supports multi-languages, supports diagnostic tests, programming matching, custom functions, key matching, etc. VCX NANO Toyota runs faster than mini vci. It will do TPMS...
They also have a WIFI version, but that seems like security problem in my opinion, making my laptop connect to the device WIFI. You can find it on their webiste if you're interested in it.
I have the same OBDII adparter as @CharlieS and @FerrisBueller. But I don't carry it with me when I'm doing the daily driver thing.
For that I have a Carista OBDII bluetooth dongle that works with Android - tablet and phone. Pretty sure it won't work with Android and iPhone both - you would need two accounts. The Carista adapter and app (Android) does TPMS swapping, many of the customizations, etc. You can look it up on their website.
The software install is tricky. I had to fix some driver side issues to get full function on the mini vci. Even then it is slow, but I was using a circa 2008 netbook.
Using a 2012 MacBook and virtual box session was a little faster.
Using a 2012 MacBook and virtual box session was a little faster.
prharper
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I picked one up on eBay - TOYOTA TECHSTREAM TIS MINI OEM VCI LEXUS SCION DIAGNOSTIC SCANNER@joltman That first link is also the one I have. I had purchased it directly from the VXDIAG website last year because it wasn't available on Amazon at the time:
VXDiag VCX NANO for TOYOTA TIS Techstream V18.00.008 USB Version
The USB version VXDiag VCX NANO for Toyota OBD2 diagnostic tool supports original TIS Techstream software V18.00.008, supports multi-languages, supports diagnostic tests, programming matching, custom functions, key matching, etc. VCX NANO Toyota runs faster than mini vci. It will do TPMS...
Here's where I have previously posted about it:
TOOL KIT
Works great.
I was a little concerned about the one referenced above on Amazon after reading reviews of malware. It could also be related to same issue I recently ran into with mine.
Quick story: My personal laptop is MacBook Pro, had USB timeout issue running Techstream in past on VMware Fusion. Figured it was easier to install on my work laptop - Windows 10 Pro 64bit. My reader uses the XHorse - MVCI driver. Got a call from my IT security team asking me what is Techstream? Fast forward, the driver FW update software (Xhorse) provided with the cable was detected as positive for a virus by our end point protection scanner.
Email from the supplier of my Techstream update: "For the driver I provide sometimes the MVCI32.dll is detected as positive but by experience and after analyzing this DLL with many antiviruses, I think it's a false positive. I do not provide the firmware update tool with the driver because it is always detected as infected and I think it is an optional tool or maybe just useless."
Anyway, lesson learned. I just run Techstream on a dedicated Windows 10 VM running on my Dell laptop and not connected to a network.
Several options out there.
prharper
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agreed, plenty of other threads on Techstream and replied before seeing this.Aren't we a bit far afield from the Stupid Question of the Day theme here?
For the sake of others looking for answers to these questions in the future, wouldn't a separate thread be better?
Just sayin'
