I can confirm this system works! I turned off my daytime running lights and removed the seat belt reminder. I also Reset my transmission adapted memory after a transmission rebuilt, watched live streaming data, such as transmission temperature. Wow, where has this been since 2007 when I got my Rav4.
So, I guess we need to have an official thread here on Rav4World.com! What are your experiences with Techstream and the MiniVCI cable?
Just one thing about this system, it will appear to work, but will not work on a 64 bit operating system. You NEED a 32 bit operating system. Many people are using a virtual machine for this.
I just received mine in the mail yesterday. Installed the Techstream software on the laptop last night, but haven't plugged into the RAV yet to test it. It came with version 7.20.041 of the software on a mini-CD.
I found one bug, I posted this on TundraTalk--
I am using Win7 32bit , everything works great. But, when I watch live data, there are four pages of live data and my techstream always crashes within 1 minute if I scroll to the last page of data (transmission temps are on last page). Anyone confirm this?
I put one on my eBay watch list for the next time my eBay Bucks get up that high.
But James, from the list you posted I didn't see much useful to do on my '06 except turning off AC every time I turn on climate control. Not even a way to make the DRLs brighter.
Are there more hidden in there somewhere like the transmission functions 33k mentioned?
Actually you can! If you go to Main Body Live, and click on Head Light Hi, you can turn on your high beams (and only the high beams) at full brightness even if the headlight switch is off:
I've been playing with the Techstream software tonight, and it seems to do almost anything. Looks like my 600,000 mile extended warranty has run out:
No problem, I'll just turn it back to zero:
And now it looks like my 4WD light is on, which is strange since I don't have 4WD:
I turned off the DRL's, because I always drive with the headlights on anyway. I also changed the defroster to NOT automatically turn on the A/C compressor so I can control it myself. The dealer would charge a lot more than the 30 bucks this package costs--it's a great deal!
I've been playing with the Techstream software tonight, and it seems to do almost anything. Looks like my 600,000 mile extended warranty has run out:
No problem, I'll just turn it back to zero:
And now it looks like my 4WD light is on, which is strange since I don't have 4WD:
I turned off the DRL's, because I always drive with the headlights on anyway. I also changed the defroster to NOT automatically turn on the A/C compressor so I can control it myself. The dealer would charge a lot more than the 30 bucks this package costs--it's a great deal!
How did you change the milage on your car? I have access to the oem techstream from toyota at work, but I don't think that it can change the milage... our version is 7.00.020
In the Tire Pressure Monitoring Live tab, can you actually deactivate the dash warning light? If yes, that would be nice for us that install snow tires in the winter but not having extra sensors in the winter set-up . . . .
No, you can turn the light on and off, but when you exit the utility it goes back to whatever state it was originally. You can register a new set of TPMS sensors, and it shows a MAIN and 2nd set in the listing.
I have a 2010 RAV4 base model and I can't change anything because there is nothing TO change. Manual seats, manual AC, bare bones. Just the way I wanted it.
On my 09 Avalon XL I can choose whether to hear the beep when the remote is used, some blending the air on the HVAC, several other things. I was surprised to see that I couldn't turn the beep off when the rAV4 is locked and unlocked. I have successfully programmed keys on the RAV4 and it looks like I can screw up the TPMS pretty good too.
I got this a couple of days ago, but need some guidance.
I have a 2012 Rav4 v6, 4x4 sport with the basic security alarm.
Every time I press the unlock to open the door, there are three sounds. horn buzzer and two beeps.
Now,imagine the same three sound every time I try to unlock for doors. A total of 4 beeps, and two horn buzz.
First, I tried to set the setting to open all doors in one unlock press, but I couldn't get it to work.
Then, I tried to set the warn buzzer to be off... Nothing worked..
As soon as I tired to arm or disarm the alarm would go off.
What made it worse was that, my key fob couldn't turn off the alarm. It kept going off until I use the software to reset the settings and use the key fob afterwards. (the alarm was buzzing while I still have the key in the "on" mode, trying to customize the settings.)
Yes! Both of mine are set to disabled, so all I get is 5 beeps for the driver and that's it. And the 1-click open all doors is a must have as well. Also I disabled the 10-second beep when one of the doors is ajar and you try to lock them. It's annoying and stupid.
Is it possible to enable via the software that ALL windows are AUTO? Currently only the drivers window has the AUTO function, but I constantly find myself wishing that all windows have the AUTO as well.
No, the driver's side window uses a more sophisticated motor that has an ECU controlling it for AUTO function and jam protection. The other 3 windows have a basic motor. Other Toyotas do have all AUTO windows, for example the Camry, and the Vanguard (LWB RAV4) in Japan.
It comes direct from China, where they tend to ignore copyright law, patents, and all that icky stuff. It cannot be disabled remotely.
If your conscience bothers you, the real deal can be ordered from Toyota for only $1345. This includes the cable, and a 1 year subscription to the TIS site. The Techstream software expires at the end of the year unless renewed:
This is a fantastic tool for the price. The beeping seatbelt warning on my car drives me and my wife crazy. Thanks for the headsup guys, I've ordered it!
OK, I initially had trouble with the cable not passing the diagnostic test, and it would refuse to connect to the engine ECU. After downloading a new MVCI driver as suggested by 33k, it worked fine. The newer driver (v2.0.1) can be downloaded from this Skydrive site:
EDIT: Update; I just switched the user type to public user and was able to get past that screen, appears to be installed now. Will try it out on the car later.
My installation is stuck asking for a dealer code. What did you guys do here?
if running Windows 7/Vista, do we have the option to right click on the Executable file , click properties, go the Compatibility Tab and choose Win XP?