(Review) TIS TechStream program immobilizer chip key for Toyota Tundra

Here in this article i will share with you my personal experience on buying a China clone Toyota diagnostic tool MINI VCI OBDII cable, that will be a good referance for your purchase.



I lost my immo key on my way home and can not find it anywhere, the next day to get a new one i came to workshop which would charge me nearly $500, that’s really too expensive! I searched on the fourm that whether the key worth this price. Some kind friends told me:

-Program new immo keys for Toyota by with TechStream hardware and software is the best choice which will save you tons of money and time.

-Repair shop is that in the case...

Finally i bought the MINI VCI cable with $26.99 at uobdii.com, very cheap i thought if it worked fine. I received the package 4 days later, after reading its user manual, i began to program my immo key for my Toyota Tundra.

Tools i used:

Here are steps

Frist of all, I insert MINI VCI Cable into OBDII diagnostic socket

Next, Connect MINI VCI Cable with laptop and open it

Then I Insert the new key and turn on switch ignition

Running tis techstream software and Click “connect to vehicle”

Techstream show me the vehicle information, Confirm, correct! And click Next

Then Choose “immobilizer” option

Choose “Utility”

Here come to the most important steps

I Choose “immobilizer key registration” and Press next to proceed

Techstream prompt me to operate step1-3, i just follow the prompt.

And It is registering now..

Done! Techstream Successfully program key for Toyota Tundra 2013!

I try to use this new programmed key, i find the only difference between this one and my original one is the appearance, their immo function is same with each other!

I am very glad to choose this diagnostic cable, it has save me $400+ , cost-effective!

From UOBDII Official Blog, post (Review) TIS TechStream program immobilizer chip key for Toyota Tundra

How to choose a diagnostic Tool for Honda and Toyota?

How to choose a car diagnostic Tool for Honda and Toyota?I am going to invest in a diagnostic tool for Honda and Toyota to all trouble codes and need to be ECM programming, KEY programming, and SRS diagnostic.

At the moment I am using Allscanner VCX tool. It can diagnostic Toyota & Honda vehicles but the problem is some functions can’t be supported by it. So I am going to buy a new and powerful tool for my cars.

So I search for advice from forum users which tool is good for my requirement.
From their advice I selected 4 tools and have done some research on them:

1. Xhorse MVCI 3 in 1 V10.30.029

2. Honda GNA600

3. Honda HDS HIM

4. MINI VCI Cable for Toyota TIS Techstream(with software CD)

After a deeper investigation, I finally decided to buy Honda HDS HIM + MINI VCI cable, the two products totally cost me about $130, cheap I think, and I will tell you why I choose them.
I directly gave up GNA600, with the almost same functions, it is much expensive (nearly $500) than others.
Xhorse MVCI 3 in 1 is a diagnostic tool for Honda and Toyota, in my opinion
MVCI 3 in 1 can do similar job with Honda HDS HIM and MINI VCI, sounds good but some forum users share their experience with me that Xhorse 3 in 1 is not effective for ECM programming & key programming, so I abandon it.
As for Honda HDS HIM and TIS Techstream, two products are respectively designed for Honda and Toyota, functions are also very comprehensive, they can do everything I want. HDS HIM price is $95 and TIS Techstream is $26.99.

HDS HIM for my Honda and TIS Techstream for my wife’s Toyota, very convenient, no need to take the diagnostic tool from the car to another if both cars need to diagnose.

From UOBDII Official Blog, post How to choose a diagnostic Tool for Honda and Toyota?

How to use MINI VCI Techstream Program Camry Hybrid Key ?

This personal operation reports is written for those people who are about or have been investing in key programmers for Toyota. It will guide you on how to program Camry Hybrid Key with Toyota TIS Techstream.

Tools I used are all here:

1. MINI VCI CABLE with Techstream software (I got it only $26.99 with free shipping at uobdii.com)
2. Laptop (O.S: windows XP)
3. Two keys

First of all I install the Techstream software that comes with the CD.
Second connect my Camry (OBD2 port) with my laptop via this cable 16 pin connector


Then I open Techstream and turn ignition on
Next I click [Connect to vehicle] button

And choose car information, I choose 2014 for my 2016 Camry Hybird

Well, now I can see the [System Selection Menu], I choose [Body Electrical] and choose [Smart Key]

Then I click [Utility] button and choose [Smart Code Registration]

These are something should be noticed when begin programming smart key

I choose all options and click [Next] to continue
Techstream shows me the number of new codes available and number of registered key codes
Then click [next]

And it reminds me to separate the original key with the registered key and place a registered key 30cm or more from the vehicle.

Next, I press [Pre-Start CHK] button to review registration process and press [Start] to begin key code registration

Then I put the new key touch Engine SW in 30 seconds. After that I take the registered key away from my car for a while.

Done! It shows me that key code registration is complete

Finally, move away the cable and Exit the program.
Video guide:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-75s0MyrLFI
The whole process is rather simple, only need several minutes, and the total cost is much lower than the same job you will be charged for $300 in a garage. As I know, this Toyota TIS Techstream VCI cable can perform other functions like read and clear DTCs, SRS, immobilizer, it is awesome!  I highly recommend this cable to Toyota owners!

From UOBDII Official Blog, post How to use MINI VCI Techstream Program Camry Hybrid Key ?

Hight cost-effective car OBD2 Cable diagnostic tool under $100

JLR Mongoose Pro v138 US$ 52.00
V138 JLR Mongoose Pro for Jaguar and Land Rover Support till 2014 year vehicle, it is updated version of JLR MANGOOSE.
Operating System: Win XP, Win 7
Support L316, L319, L320, L322, L359, L538 Land Rover Vehicle Lines
Support X100, X150, X202, X250, X350, X351, X400 Jaguar Vehicle Lines



 

JLR mangoose V138 US$ 42.99
JLR Mangoose V138 support diagnostic & module programming for 2005 & Up Jaguar and 2005 & up Land Rover, its computer System Requires: Win XP only

MINI VCI   US$26.99
Maybe the following post from a user can be helpful if you are planning to have one MINI VCI.
I already own a really expensive Mongoose Data cable. My Father-In-Law liked it but didn’t want to pay the huge cost. He only wanted to read error codes, not reprogram anything.
I bought one of those cables for my father-in-law so he could read ODBII codes. It claimed TIS support, but for $35 I was sure this would be read only.
It arrived earlier this week. I just opened the box today. It came with TIS software and drivers. I installed it and it *works* exactly the same as my much more expensive mongoose. It has a full version of TIS, no license required. I reprogrammed a couple of options – works great.
single cable for MINI VCI FOR TOYOTA TIS Techstream V7.10.030
This is $35 folks! Less than the cost of what some of you are paying to enter your TPMS codes for winter/summer tires at the dealership. Shipping took a couple of weeks.
This post from:
http://www.tundratalk.net/forums/tundra-general-discussion/109367-techstream-software-cable-35-a.html

 
Opcom 2012V Opel diagnostic tool US$18.99
OPCOM 2012 diagnostic tool for Opel cars covers almost all Opel cars, even new cars with CAN-BUS based diagnostic, such as Vectra-C, Astra-H, Zafira-B.
opcom 2012 can read out and clear fault codes, shows you live data, lets you to perform output test. It supports many control units like Engine, Automatic Transmission, ABS, Airbag, Engine Cooling module, Instrument Cluster, Electronic Climate Control, Body Control Unit

Toyota tis techstream 9.30.002 software download

UOBD2 engineer tested successfully Toyota TIS Techstream 9.30.002 software.
Toyota Techstream 9.30.002 System requirements: PC with Windows, the software interface supports Techstream (
MINI VCI 16 pin cable, cheapest MINI VCI cable,  Mangoose VCI, MINI VCI 16 Pin and 22 pin cable, Xhorse MVCI, Openport 2.0, AVDI, CarDAQ etc.)
Toyota Techstream 9.30.002 Language: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish
Techstream OS requirement:
XP or “XP Mode” in Windows 7 (except win 7 home). A part of users use  VMWare and XP Professional.
How to connect Techstream? 
USB port plugs to laptop, the other end goes to the OBD2 port.
Description: You can put on top of the installed versions or from scratch.
Toyota Techstream 9.30.002 software Free download here.
How to active Techstream 9.30.002?
Go to
C:Program FilesToyota DiagnosticsTechstreamEnvIT3System.ini
Change
TISFunction=1 to TISFunction=0
Save.
All ok
Go==>Toyota tis techstream 10.00.028.software download
More information about pls visit  MINI VCI for Toyota TIS Techstream

Review on selecting Techstream Customize Functions: Gen III

I purchased Techstream and a min vci cable from a Chinese seller for $19 to do some customize settings on a 2010 Prius.
I used:
Laptop with Windows XP 32 bit
Xhorse mini vci cable with Teachstream 8.10.021 from uobdii.com
Note:
1- new software- toyota-techstream-10.30.029.zip or toyota-techstream-10.10.018.zip – should be ok
2- many Techstream cables in China, but some bad with white PCB
TIS cable of Quality A comes with green PCB

Model:
2010 Prius
First attention please!!
The USB to OBD2 VCI cable driver will only run on a 32 bit computer. Even with an old 32 bit Win XP computer, I had to load/reload the cable driver 3 times. Once done, it is great.
Your owner’s manual covers the customizable features built into the car.
To get to the customizable features, connect the laptop to the car OBD2 port just under the steering column. Start MINI VCI Techstream and depress the brake pedal and press the cars power button. Techstream should connect and ask you the options on the car (radar cruise control and sunroof). It will also pop up with the VIN number and ask if you want to save it.

After that it’s easy. Just select the third tab from the left, Customize

Next select one of the Customize Functions and a small box will pop up with parameters

If you click on the parameter, an explanation will show in the Item Description box below. After you are done selecting parameters, click on the arrow in the bottom left of the small box and it will ask you if you want to save. Select “Yes” and move onto the next Function. You will be amazed at the options you have. You can even turn off the seat belt beeper on the driver or the passenger side or both.
I turned on 4-door unlocking and turned the backup beeper to only 1 beep. You can turn on/off the remote button functions. Actually, my dealer inadvertently turned off ALL of my remote functions and was not able to turn them back on. This was my main reason for digging into MINI VCI Techstream TIS interface. I was also able to program a new remote Key Fob using the Smart Key Menu on the fourth tab.

Hope you all have fun with this!