Another bad used Techstream

[@DIYDaveOK]

I would surely suspect a bad cable to the DLC. Intermittent and changing errors arising from comm with the vehicle really points to perhaps bad pin fitment in a header, bad wiring within the header (or in the connection back to the computer). Thanks for your videos!

[@ferndog1461]

My Mexican grandmother, from farming background, would say, no one sells a good mule to you..

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

good grandma's wisdom...

[@Photostudioww]

Since it connects and starts to generate, then all of a sudden cuts out. I suspect cable issues, since when you start the engine it vibrates and disturbs the transmission of data. I think.🤷

[@OgunjobiDavid]

exactly my thoughts too

[@storesservers5623]

You need to use Mongoose cable or the most expensive Toyota cable. It's a cheap cable that's why it didn't work. Cheap cables do not have latest firmware which is needed. The techstream seemed to be completely activated! That's it friend. Good video!

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

Thanks for the tip!

[@frank-vq4mx]

It appears that you do not have a "genuine" version of Techstream.

[@niteriderband4713]

There is an interface board for the cable in the computer, it looks like you have a bad electrical card. I would replace that card since it is defective. I suspect the added noise entering the cable from the engine running is enough to cause the noise filtering on the interface to fail. I dont suspect the cable since it works when the engine is not running.

[@GeoMo52]

That would happen at the dealership, a fuse in the vehicle was bad or not present,can’t remember which one. Start the vehicle and scan tool cuts out

[@gtibruce]

Perhaps you can explain why you need a Panasonic Tuff Book. Is that where all the cost is involved in your choice to incorporate Techstream relatively cheap soft ware. And what is the Snap on box below or is that something seperate or all part of the very neat looking package kit?

[@charliec7732]

Hello, I wonder if you make changes with Techstream. Are there any traces left in the system that the Dealer can notice? My unit is new 2022 Highlander and I don't want to lose my warranty. Thank you

[@alilbl3350]

My friend can you make a video for the china clone 12$ Techstream

[@jayjwin1178]

i bot a USD20 mini VCI cable and it works like a charm.

[@hotelprius4612]

Swap the cable

[@plumkey197]

Agreed; there is a nightmarish number of electrical components in the cable interface that could be suspect. Swap it out with one of the cheapo Chinese versions. Also, back up the hard drive and reload a fresh copy of 32 bit Windows XP with SP-2 or Windows 7 ( and then go to the Toyota site and get a copy of Techstream from the source and pay for a 2 day subscription in order to test the computer itself. Toyota provides the software for free, but only offers 2 levels of subscriptions: 2 days or one year. I couldn't get Techstream to work on my 64 bit Windows 10 laptop, but worked well on a Toshiba Satellite I found on eBay for $70. The seller included a fresh copy of XP, but without the drivers. I used eBay once more and located a seller that had the updated drivers for several legacy Windows systems.

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Wow , I hope they get banned from eBay..I’m sure you got your money back..you should let us know who the seller was so that no one else goes thru this issue..thanks

[@joserenderos2136]

Hello my friend I wash. every one video from you and I learned very much from you,i own 3 toyota, 2002,2006,end 2010.my cuestión is. I would like to cheing the transmission oil and may 2010.du you have any video for the.tank you very much.

[@raymondmazza2338]

First off, great Channel, thank you! What option did you choose to obtain Techstream? I now 2 Toyotas and would really like a reliable source. Lots of opinions but I'm looking for links to work from. Thanks in advance to all for your input.

[@Eguchi-san]

i know this was 2 years ago but did you try "help" and go to "cable check utility" maybe a bad cable. if cable good, check bus check in main menu

[@hyeeagle]

I don’t know if you still have that techstream. To me looks missing a program or maybe need some changes from setting… when I bought my tech steam from eBay it was just computer and that computer they military stuff used,I bought very cheap because don’t have hard drive, long story short I downloaded new program from Toyota TIS myself and have exactly that problem I see this video but I have one mechanic coworker he is also is good with computers 💻,I showed him it take him less than 15 minutes to fix it and working perfect until today but unfortunately one more month I can’t use anymore because Toyota stop updating.

[@jonathannagela2130]

the free techstream works running on 32 bit windows

[@richardkhoza2878]

It's all about configuration and drivers! You must update the framework for the windows you are using

[@muhammadali9613]

Hello sir how are you

[@raycastillo3168]

I'll give you $50 for that Laptop lol you're right there are a lot of scammers on ebay unfortunately they keep getting away with it nice video

[@Abnesis]

I used v18 with generic mongoose on a 2017 macbookair 11.6 w win64 bootcamp installed with no issues, i turned the engine on and it never disconnected... ask me how i made cloned mongoose to work on this comment if you wanna know how I did it too.

[@abbassharif3718]

does toyota techstream customizing features work with every toyota ? if not how i can check which features i can use for my corolla ECU before buying techstream. TIA

[@tmph1814]

I have a fairly latest version 12.xxx techstream does anyone know in which section I’m able to change the current default setting of the air circulation for the vents to draw air externally from internally??? Thanks very much in advance!

[@JoseGarcia-px9xj]

what about if you are not able to go to the ignition position

[@markrumble7706]

Its the cable ive used cheap cable for years

[@pyronitro]

it looks like a problem with wiring. since its intermittent. but you already returned it...

[@peterm1512]

I bought a launch scan tool for $900 Australian sent it back it was crap. I was working on a Diesel Hilux and it was telling me it was a 2.7 petrol .

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

shoots

[@yumpinyiminy963]

Yes that looks like a Techstream PC. I don't know why you had to buy that since you can get a PDB to USB cable for any windows PC with the software on Amazon for$30. I have sean Toyota techs using that same proprietary laptop. Why?

[@94SexyStang]

because installing Techstream is a Crapshoot.......I bought the $30 one from ebay.....and had problems on 2 separate laptops. Techstream Prefers the Original computer is was designed for.

[@jamescc2010]

I programmed a smart (refurblished) key on 2010 Lexus RX450 and everything was good except the new key cannot open the truck like the original is. Sometimes this happened on other cars as well but most of the time it worked. Any thoughts?

[@94SexyStang]

Key could be defective....since it's Used, you don't know if it Worked properly!.........OR you need to Set the key to ENABLE the trunk operation.....because there is an option to Enable/Disable the Trunk key function in Techstream!

[@JoseGarcia-px9xj]

i bought a prius with original key, when i try to turn on, the display show me no key detected. There's a way to use teachstrem to reprogram the key

[@segounlocks5029]

Techstream is not one price its a subscription

[@lunacyworks]

probably bad cap in the unit, power issues and flaky operation point to that being the issue in the unit. Open it and check the power filter circuit.

[@gregh7457]

lol, now thats funny. I don't think 99.9999% of the people reading this know what a power filter circuit is

[@mr_mnky]

this was the first thing I thought (seeing this years later). There's probably a lot of electrical noise on the 12V rail from the alternator/engine electronics that's causing the connection to drop out.

[@daijoubu4529]

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[@ronmelliad7327]

That was a sad story! Thanks for warning at the beginning! ... so how can I get techstream? I needed so bad to bleed my ABS module after replacing it on my 2006 Toyota Highlander.

[@l0ckmanjohn]

about $25 for a cracked functional version on amazon

[@bdm408]

John Fowler I have 2018 RAV4 and need to make a copy since I lost the master key... what would I search under in amazon? Thanx in advance 🙏

[@tecnaman9097]

why not get a Drew Technologies MongoosePro for around $500. See AESWave website. I'm not a Toyota specialist but i've heard there good kit capable of factory diagnostics and J2534. Must be a few Toyota guys watching who have it. Just trying to be helpful.Cheers

[@myk3ch1chas196]

Cómo obtienes o adonde adquieres el tech stream original

[@preciado3027]

How do i get my tis to work on my lap top?

[@WangYcca]

you are using cracked version of techstream, better not show it on youtube. $1500 you were paid only for the laptop. my 10 dollars cable with techstream on windows 10 works much faster than yours. BTW, the latest cracked version now is 12.30.017

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

thanks for sharing

[@alilbl3350]

Hallo Yichuan have you buy it online store,Do you have a link for good one I can buy it online,thank you

[@carfashion2]

where did u buy from ? does it work I need to scan the drop top on the sc430 2004 to see where the problem is

[@hossainjaber]

Hi, can we get the software link for windows 10.

[@stephenpidwell3427]

Toyota maintenance,I see this vlog is a year old,did you get a refund on the unit?

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

Yes , it took 3 months

[@TM15R]

IF EBAY DOES NOT HELP, GO TO CREDIT CARD. "DEFECTIVE," THEY WILL FREEZE FUNDS AND GIVE SELLER 30 DAYS TO RESPOND. IF NOT, YOU GET REFUND. ON EBAY, USE "NOT AS DESCRIBED" THAT SHOULD WORK. AFTER 90 DAYS, PAYPAL CANNOT HELP. ONE OF THESE WILL WORK FOR YOU, GOOD LUCK.

[@tinkerscorner54]

So far, I despise Toyota's OBDII set-up compared to other manufacturers. Another way for them to wrangle more money from our pockets into theirs (IF you are trying to stay legal). I'll never own a Toy-ota because of that but I have neighbors that really can't afford to take theirs to dealerships and I get cornered regularly. I face the same issues with perfectly good equipment.

[@pH7screwtube]

Toyota is the best car maker. If you are upset that you cant hack their software, that is your issue.

[@tinkerscorner54]

@@pH7screwtube May be. Hacking their software isn't my intention. Using the OBDII port for diagnosis at a DIY level without having to spend an inordinate ammount on scanners is (which by law, it should be accesible. Note that I did state "(IF you are trying to stay legal".)) Right now, I'm not a fan of practically any modern car company. I used to be a Ford Fan but after 2013, not so much. Their newer engineers and designers seem to have shi . . . straw for brains. The cars look nice but don't hold up like they should. Toyota seems to be better about keeping to what works right, but the OBD issue burns me. I fully support "Right to Repair" laws. As I stated, not everyone can afford to go to a dealership and a lot of them end up in my driveway. They charge over $100 an hour for labor, I charge a cup of coffee.

[@DonRRicks]

My last purchase from Ebay was my LAST purchase from eBay

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

sorry to hear that

[@rukartinatv]

You can do this on engine running

[@PMMM9]

Try getting a new cable. Talk with the software manufacturer to confirm you don’t have a pirated version. Sorry you’re going through the hassle.

[@siwelanyer9586]

Your problem sure stinks of either a bad cable or a bad driver. I agree with the other viewers - Ensure the Windows OS is patched to the latest version. But another cheap cable & try it.

[@babybackculturenews8818]

Lol 😆 he got that big labtop when all he needs is a notepad with usb to arrive with space lol or iPad with gigabytes and ram Why is he acting like its a game labtob with call of duty on it and with 20 diffrent games lol

[@miasoculpa8490]

Can't judge a product by a defect. There's more defects (less quality control) on the market today. Check all reviews on web even Amazon etc. Do a google search w/Neg. words: "rip-off, scam, defects" and BBB, trustpilot, sitejabber, ftc. for less-known websites. And make sure have an Address, Contact info, Return policy etc. some web presence not just social media free id.

[@G33-j4d]

I wouldnt write it off yet, it could be a number of things with the computer first.... USB drivers, windows updates etc. It is Windows7, so its prob been sitting around forever unpatched and although it detects the car, there is a bunch of things that it could be fist...but given you paid $1,500 for it, you'd expect it to work. Perhaps they can give you the installer for the software and you could try it on another machine first, then if working, wipe/clean install this machine and reinstall?

[@Tuxington]

To add on to this, it looks like his version of techstream is outdated. I found techinfo.toyota.com/techInfoPortal/staticcontent/en/techinfo/html/prelogin/tsrss/ts_known_bugs.html and it shows bugs for 13.10.019 while he's running 12.00.124. If you can, I would recommend updating the software and trying again. It's also possible that since it is off ebay, the software might be cracked or be illegitimate in some way. Or it could just be bad hardware. Tons of different possibilities with this kind of setup. But yeah, expecting it to just work is reasonable for that price. If you're willing to try other methods, you could call their support number which is found here: techinfo.toyota.com/techInfoPortal/staticcontent/en/techinfo/html/prelogin/docs/tslfaqtinfo.pdf#page=8

[@1420MHZ]

Even if it's outdated, he should be able to still read live data, this feature was available even in version 10. If it's a cracked copy, he can get the seller in real trouble and should have no problem returning the unit.

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

it's bad , needs to go back to seller

[@gr2262]

zwoo zouzand seqkwowa!

[@johnclarke6542]

Get yourself a oscilloscope and a good multimeter and learn to diagnose the problem, scanners are not all that reliable to diagnose issues common sense understanding how circuits work will fix more vehicle , there's a reason that laptop was up for sale it's getting bad pockets of data most likely though the cable crashing the pc

[@ijavaid5121]

@Toyota Maintenance, did you buy another scanner? Or you went with a cheap MVCI cable and subscription solution. Now you know ebay is not for expensive software tools.🙂 I am happy to help with software and driver updates with out any charge to you, just message me through inbox. I would love to know your ABS/VSC and zero point calibration experiences with toyota or lexus cars.

[@jake17522]

Where can I get good/cheap Toyota techstream software?

[@ijavaid5121]

@@jake17522 do you have the mini VCI cable? if yes you can buy software license key on ebay for cheap that will allow you to connect your car. www.ebay.com/itm/Techstream-V14-20-019-Diagnostic-Software-Toyota-Lexus-Mini-VCI-J2534-DOWNLOAD/293597976132?hash=item445bcd9644:g:GD0AAOSwHjxe03W6

[@jake17522]

I don’t have the cable either. Would like to get it but want to make sure I get what works good.

[@ijavaid5121]

@@jake17522 sounds like a DIY project for you. People who would sell you the cable won't give you a license key, there are few free hacks out there but i won't recommend that (waste of time). you can buy license key separately. Version 14 of the techstream software is available easily and more likely will have installation files included with your mini VCI cable when you buy. You need to know few things, if you are in Seattle area I can lend you my cable. 1- What version of the windows you have on your laptop? 2- Is your windows 64bit of 32bit ? some sellers of MVCI cable don't support 64bit windows,. 3- Is your OBD II port 16pin or 22pin? 4 - Is my car year 1996 or older? techstream only works on cars that were rolled out 1996 or after. 5- When buying the MVCI cable make sure it supports your operating system. www.ebay.com/itm/US-Mini-VCI-J2534-OBD2-Diagnostic-Tool-Cable-Scanner-for-Toyota-TIS-Techstream/164196436141?hash=item263adec8ad:g:gecAAOSwaTheuvPA

[@MrOsasco]

Good stuff.

[@joseruiz1399]

Really bad, thanks for your time.

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

you are welcome

[@niceguy100000]

Why is a Toughbook with unknown software and either an unknown ODB2 cable or an unknown interface box referred to as a "unit"?

[@DownloaderVideo]

niceguy100000 I guess you don’t know anything about OE Diagnostic Softwares & Computers. Those “unknowns” to you are the standard equipment that Toyota sells to their dealers. Toughbook, Techstream and Snap On station with VIM (Vehicle Interface Module)

[@slept-on_SP]

Easy fix just reformat the hdd then install a cracked windows os and cracked techstream software in about 30-40mins

[@ToyotaMaintenance]

I wish I have your computer skills

[@slept-on_SP]

Its fairly simple compared to the automotive service industry. Cars just have a lot more going on which makes troubleshooting them a bit tricky. I'm definitely not a certified mechanic, however I do somewhat enjoy doing repairs and maintenance on my vehicles myself and from what Ive seen cars are definitely a handful compared to working on computers haha.

[@alb12345672]

@@ToyotaMaintenance Its two steps. If you want a link i can post. Install TS, copy a file. The adapter is 25$ or so (the ones that work with windows 10). All work with TS 12.X, some with TS13. These cheap adapters do not flash though. You have to find a rare one with with 2.X firmware. Those are like $60. But the cheap one can do almost anything. The story is a company called Xhorse created a "Mini-VCI" for about $150. Then everyone copied it, some copies better than others.

[@bdm408]

[Chwyyy] where can I find a cracked version of tech stream?

[@slept-on_SP]

@@bdm408 Do you have any p2p torrent software installed?

[@AlamAlamshah-kk5gm]

I wont to come there

[@wootwootwoot32]

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[@GOTTRD]

I would remove that version of tech stream and download a fresh updated version. Do you pay for the subscription service, two days, monthly or yearly? Here it is: techinfo.snapon.com/TIS/Register.aspx BTW: That is the dealer only tool and there’s a good chance it’s stolen. The dealers are now running Techstream lite laptops. Good luck!

[@sergeycruz9170]

to trayI had the same situation, This is program frolom Ch. I subscribed and downloded the original from toyota! Working beautifule!

[@AlamAlamshah-kk5gm]

I wont to come there