Techstream - Alternative to Other Thread

[jclifton19]

Prob a dumb question but whatever--I downloaded V18 from autokent, got the authorization number and that seems fine. However, i'm having a really hard time understanding the driver software instructions related to the mini VCI i bought on ebay. Am i correct in thinking the VCI is just a cable and if i use the driver software in post above, then that should be ok? Thanks!!

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Does anyone know where to download that keygen for v18? I mean not a specific key for one computer, but the key generator. I see it was uploaded on AutoGMT, but the download is locked behind 15 posts+15 likes requirement, which is quite ridiculous. Everyone seems to be trying to make money from generating these keys, but perhaps if someone has the keygen, we could post it with a public download link for everyone to use?

Techstream is a paid service and technically using a keygen is piracy. No judgement, I'm using one, but making is easily accessible is also the way things get shut down when it's unauthorized access. Already several people in this thread and the other larger one have joined Mud solely for the purpose of trying to hack TIS. AutoKent has a way to pay to use it and get a key, I would follow those steps.

Prob a dumb question but whatever--I downloaded V18 from autokent, got the authorization number and that seems fine. However, i'm having a really hard time understanding the driver software instructions related to the mini VCI i bought on ebay. Am i correct in thinking the VCI is just a cable and if i use the driver software in post above, then that should be ok? Thanks!!

You need to make sure you're using the correct drivers for your system, x64 or whatever if you're running a virtual machine. The one I'm using for Win 11 is Xhorse MVCI x64, then you have to select that VCI driver in TIS.

 

[jclifton19]

Techstream is a paid service and technically using a keygen is piracy. No judgement, I'm using one, but making is easily accessible is also the way things get shut down when it's unauthorized access. Already several people in this thread and the other larger one have joined Mud solely for the purpose of trying to hack TIS. AutoKent has a way to pay to use it and get a key, I would follow those steps.



You need to make sure you're using the correct drivers for your system, x64 or whatever if you're running a virtual machine. The one I'm using for Win 11 is Xhorse MVCI x64, then you have to select that VCI driver in TIS.

Thanks!

 

[jclifton19]

I’m just trying to help those who are unable to connect to their car even after installing Techstream with a legitimate key.
The proper way to install any version of Techstream (except the Virtual Machine version) is to plug your Mini VCI cable into the laptop’s USB port before installing Techstream. (You do not need to plug the cable into your car)
After installation, if you are still unable to communicate with your car, it means you need to install the X-Horse driver.
X-Horse provides two types of drivers:
One for 32-bit operating systems (Windows 10 or 11)
One for 64-bit operating systems (Windows 10 or 11)
The 32-bit driver can be installed automatically by double-clicking the .MSI (Microsoft Software Installer) file.
The 64-bit driver must be installed manually.
If you don’t know how to manually install a driver in Windows, I recommend searching YouTube for “how to manually install a driver in Windows.”
The 64-bit executable driver made by Autokent is automatically deleted by Windows. I believe this may be because it does not have a Microsoft certificate, or possibly because the executable contains suspicious code. To avoid this issue, I have extracted the 64-bit driver folder from Autokent’s software.
Here is the link to both the 64-bit and 32-bit drivers in a Google Driver Folder
After downloading the 64-bit driver ZIP file, unzip it first, then install the driver using the Device Manager option in Windows.

When i tried downloading the 64 bit driver, there were two separate folders and even using the device manager, neither seemed to work. One of them gave me an error and the other when i selected it, it didn't seem to show up once i had selected it. Both i think were .inf files.

Downloading and installing is the easiest thing. When you receive the registration codes, enable all regions in case you need another region later. The only thing people have trouble with is the cable. I went with the Toyota-approved mongoose. Pricy, but I was going to use it on a brand new car, so I figured a couple of hundred bucks was worth it for peace of mind.

hey asmara, i downloaded from here: Product Downloads - https://opusivs.com/support/product-downloads/ and selected the mongoose plus toyota. Everything seemed to download fine and when i opened techstream i was able to select the mongoose VIM connection. However when i tried searching for my car after connecting the cable to car and computer the vmi connection. Also, you mentioned mongoose was expensive but I wasn't charged here at all on the above. Any thoughts?

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Mongoose is a brand of cable that Toyota uses for TIS and has it's own driver. Take a look through the other longer Techstream thread here and look for the Mini-VCI driver info.

 

[aluc25]

Techstream is a paid service and technically using a keygen is piracy. No judgement, I'm using one, but making is easily accessible is also the way things get shut down when it's unauthorized access. Already several people in this thread and the other larger one have joined Mud solely for the purpose of trying to hack TIS. AutoKent has a way to pay to use it and get a key, I would follow those steps.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but haven't AutoKent and others like him just pirated Techstream themselves, and now making a profit of it, with none of it going to Toyota? I'm saying this because they are offering these keys for far lesser price than official Toyota prices (which is $75 for two day access, and somewhere around $1200 for a year, if I remember right, whereas AutoKent offers it for $30)?

If you say you're using pirated one as well, could you please drop me a PM? I mean, if it's against the forum rules to explain how to do it publicly. I just want to get that v18 running, at least for myself.

 

[Kamran Khan]

When i tried downloading the 64 bit driver, there were two separate folders and even using the device manager, neither seemed to work. One of them gave me an error and the other when i selected it, it didn't seem to show up once i had selected it. Both i think were .inf files.

64 bit zip folder is labeled as 1.4.8, inside the folder you will find two sub folders and two .Dll files. Google drive won't let you download 32 bit executable file, because it thinks that its a virus. Do not double click on 64 bit folder labeled 1.4.8. Install the folder 1.4.8 from the device manager option in windows. I think I may make a video of how to clean install Techstream and how to install drivers. I do not want to remove it from my current laptop. Once I find a guinea pig laptop I will make a video of step by step installation.
drive drive

 

[Kamran Khan]

Here is the simplest way to install new version of Techstream. Check this video

 

[aluc25]

Here is the simplest way to install new version of Techstream. Check this video

Video says to get the key from diag-tools.com - is it free or paid? Do you know how much?

Can't edit my last post - yeah, it's paid. I checked their site, it's $80 for a key. Yet another ripoff.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Maybe look at Reddit or other forums. AutoKent and Diag are both cheaper than TIS, seems like a great alternative if you can't find it.

 

[asmara]

Video says to get the key from diag-tools.com - is it free or paid? Do you know how much?

Can't edit my last post - yeah, it's paid. I checked their site, it's $80 for a key. Yet another ripoff.

Autokent is $15ish.

 

[tahakamee]

What am I missing out by having v12 than v18 for my '06 Cygnus?

 

[Sajan]

Which cable is everyone using?

MINI VCI For Toyota V18.00.008 J2534 Cable Work with TIS Techstream Software

MINI VCI For Toyota V14142 J2534 Cable Work with TIS Techstream Software MINI VCI for TOYOTA Single Cable Support Toyota TIS OEM Diagnostic Software, especially for Toyota and Lexus.

www.vxdas.com

USB Version VXDIAG VCX NANO for TOYOTA - OBD2 Diagnostic Tool

VXDIAG VCX NANO for Toyota USB Version is a diagnostic tool designed for Toyota vehicles, supporting Techstream software for reliable diagnostics and programming.

vxdiag.com

 

[asmara]

Which cable is everyone using?

MINI VCI For Toyota V18.00.008 J2534 Cable Work with TIS Techstream Software

MINI VCI For Toyota V14142 J2534 Cable Work with TIS Techstream Software MINI VCI for TOYOTA Single Cable Support Toyota TIS OEM Diagnostic Software, especially for Toyota and Lexus.

www.vxdas.com

USB Version VXDIAG VCX NANO for TOYOTA - OBD2 Diagnostic Tool

VXDIAG VCX NANO for Toyota USB Version is a diagnostic tool designed for Toyota vehicles, supporting Techstream software for reliable diagnostics and programming.

vxdiag.com

I can't recall why anymore but I got the vxdiag one and had trouble with it. It is sitting in a box somewhere. It wasn't the cheapest thing, and since my truck was brand new at the time, I just decided to get the factory-approved Mongoose one and not take any chances. This was years ago so things may have improved.

 

[Sajan]

I can't recall why anymore but I got the vxdiag one and had trouble with it. It is sitting in a box somewhere. It wasn't the cheapest thing, and since my truck was brand new at the time, I just decided to get the factory-approved Mongoose one and not take any chances. This was years ago so things may have improved.

Maybe I will get the VXDIAG another shot. Did you try updating the firmware?

I followed the steps for the software side and all is good. Just need the interface/cable.

 

[Frogg420]

Whats the smallest footprint computer needed. I would love a tablet or surface so it can stay in the vehice when im on the road.

 

[Trunk Monkey]

There's no size requirement, just needs Windows and a USB port. There's another longer Techstream thread, plenty of peeps using MS Surface platforms in that.

 

[asmara]

Maybe I will get the VXDIAG another shot. Did you try updating the firmware?

I followed the steps for the software side and all is good. Just need the interface/cable.

I'm sure would have updated the firmware. I just can't recall the overall issue. For all I know, I got a bad clone off Amazon.

 

[Sajan]

I'm sure would have updated the firmware. I just can't recall the overall issue. For all I know, I got a bad clone off Amazon.

Oh ok. Ya then it’s possible it’s a fake?
I try to go direct for these kind of things.
Scamazon is littered with third party fake inventory.

 

[Sajan]

got my VXDAIG nano.
installed VX Manager on the laptop which installed the needed toyota drivers.

Under VIM select in techstream, i chose the corresponding option, and was able to connect to the vehicle.
was able to see all sorts of live data
read and cleared codes.
programmed a few things..
1. seat belt dings off
2. telescoping off
3. auto door lock from shift to reaching speed.

couldn't find the option to turn off the "door open" dings.