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.
Just got mine today.
it came with the cable and 2 mini CDs.
One has Mongoose Pro + TechStream 7.10.030 and the other CD has TechStream 7.20.041.
I might give it a try tomorrow.
I've been playing with it for the last couple of days. One interesting thing I've discovered-The TPMS system is much more elaborate than I'd thought. I was not aware that it was detecting actual Press and Temp in each tire. Kinda nifty.
Any where to just get the chinese software? I already have a few usb to OBD2 cables. I figured I'd ask before paying the $29 for the software and throwing the cable into a box somewhere
a ZIP is posted in the Toyota Tundra forum thread somewhere. I tried it, but it didn't work with my Bluetooth OBDII dongle, so I just gave in and ordered it (just received it in fact).
Got my cable, and after dealing with the USB driver issue, I can now make customizations! Does anyone know if it is possible to change the smart key entry on the driver's side so when you grab the handle it unlocks all doors instead of just the driver's door?
I got the car to unlock all doors on one click of the wireless remote, but we are getting spoiled and just leave the remote in our pocket now and touch the handle. But, when the driver does it, the passenger is still locked out and then they have to hit the unlock button on the inside to let everyone else in. Kind of defeats the whole purpose!
Got my cable, and after dealing with the USB driver issue, I can now make customizations! Does anyone know if it is possible to change the smart key entry on the driver's side so when you grab the handle it unlocks all doors instead of just the driver's door?
I am not able to get TechStream to communicate with the RAV. I am getting an error (forgot to write it down:wall).
I think I might need to update MVCI firmare online. I see in the manual that I should be opening the XHorse Firmware Update tool and click on Online Update but I cannot find that tool:shrug:
JuneBug, I followed your simple instructions and it worked! I can't believe the headache I had to deal with for the past 2 days.
I changed the Seat Belt Alarm and 2-Beep unlock feature for a start. Also change interior illumination light to 60 seconds.
I have one concern about the Cable Check. Is it ok to have these 2 pins as red? Does the RAV not have those pins or do I need to start the RAV for them to be detected?
OK, at first I had the red on the K and L lines as well using the driver on the disc. After I downloaded and installed the newer driver from the Skydrive site, all the lines were green. Without the K and L lines you will not be able to look at the engine and transmission modules.
Which "newer" driver are you referring to? MVCI Driver for TOYOTA-CABLE 2.0.1.msi ?? I have this driver installed and getting red on both the K and L lines.
I thought I was using the driver from Skydrive. May be the driver from the disc is still installed even though I tried to uninstall my previous install.
Good to know that yours works well. I will try again to see if it is using the correct driver.
BTW, what is the file name (dll file I suppose) of the driver being used by the cable?
I ordered v7.11.010 from New Egg but received v7.10.030 instead. Will that still work on our 2011 Rav4? Turns out it's different vendor that sells through New Egg. They tried to fix the problem but sent me another copy of v7.10.030 again! Now I have two complete software and cable kits! I am still working with them but it's become a hassle and they are upset I gave them a below average rating when they did not answer my first email complaint. The poor rating finally got their attention though! The company is Patazon. They seem to be trying to solve the issue but are clueless it seems.
They seem to have a different name for their cable - Mongoose or somesuch.
It seems like the latest version is 7.20. something. Can that version of software be downloaded anywhere
OK, I seem to be stuck. Techstream opens, I can do a health check and move about in the menus. I can't seem to figure out how to change any of the settings though. when I go into customize I can see all the settings but when I select them nothing happens. A window opens momentarily with a code of some kind but then it closes again and leaves me where I was. Confused.
OK, I seem to be stuck. Techstream opens, I can do a health check and move about in the menus. I can't seem to figure out how to change any of the settings though. when I go into customize I can see all the settings but when I select them nothing happens. A window opens momentarily with a code of some kind but then it closes again and leaves me where I was. Confused.
Not one to quote myself, but I really need help here. I've upgraded to 7.20 something but I still have the same problem. Everyone else does not seem to have this issue but I cannot seem to get past it. I cannot get farther than the customize page. When I select a system, click the right arrow at the bottom of the page or double click the feature I wish to customize, nothing happens excpet a small window opens with reference code of some kind then closes, then nothing. I'm stumped :wall help!
It worked for me although I still have the 2 red "lines" when I do a cable check. I have not had the chance to use the other Drivers to try to fix it or even the new ones that the seller will be sending me. DO NOT use Mongoose.
Is anyone useing this with Windows Vista 64 bit with success. Or does anyone know if it will work with Vista 64 bit. I sent a question to the seller awaiting their response. Also those who own the 2012 do we need to get the adapter cable that they show.
My understanding is that it will not work on a 64 bit machine due to the drivers. Some folks have had success runing in XP mode but that's as much as I know. I don't think you need the adapter, just the USB to OBD II cable.
I just wish I could figure out how to change the settings once I'm in there! Something's not working right.
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