How to Install MINI VCI J2534 Cable for TOYOTA TIS Techstream

Several months ago I’ve got myself the MINI VCI cable J2534 to play with. As it turned out, with little manual it is easy to operate, follow the popular belief, to get it working under Windows XP 64-bit. So, I decided to share the instructions, hope to help someone who has a headache of dealing with virtual machines with Windows XP.

Equipment:

1. MINI VCI J2534 cable for TOYOTA TIS Techstream

(I bought this from wobd2.com for $42 free shipping)

2. A laptop. Mine is actually Windows XP 64-bit, but for Windows 7 the configuration procedure should be identical.

Steps:

The Techstream software, MVCI drivers and TIS Key all can be found on the Internet as well.

First of all, insert the CD to your driver

1. Install Techstream NDSI setup driver

Open “My computer”

Open “Mini VCI GTS 10.00.028” CD software

Open and run “GTS-10.00.028-NDSI” setup driver

Select Techstream software language: English, click “Next”

Install software Wizard, click “Next”

Accept license agreement

Confirm customer information

Click “Finish” when wizard is complete installed

2. Activate 10.00.028 Toyota TIS Techstream

Go to C:\Program Files\Toyota Diagnostics\Techstream\Env\IT3System.ini

Change TISFunction=1 to TISFunction=0

Click Ok to save setting

3. Install MVCI driver 2.0.1

Open “Mini VCI Driver” folder on the disk

Install “Mini-VCI Driver for TOYOTA-CABLE 2.0.1”

Click “Next” and then “Install”

Click “Finish” when driver is installed

4. Check COM port setting

Open “My computer”>> “Device Manager” >> “USB Serial PORT(COM4)”

Make sure COM port is set to COM4

5. Run Mini VCI firmware update tool

Open “Mini VCI firmware update tool” on the desktop

Click “Device Info” to check detail device information, SN, firmware version etc

6. Configure 00.028 Techstream

Open “Tehcstream” software on the desktop

Click “NO” when system pops out Java message

Select “Setup” Tab >> “Techstream Configuration”

Select Area

Select language: English

7. Try to test my car

Connect MVCI cable to your car’s OBDII interface, turn ignition on, then click “Connect to Vehicle” on the left function list. Wait. Then wait again (by the way, you'll be doing that a lot with this cable ). If everything works, you will be prompted to confirm car year/model after which you'll get to the diagnostic interface.

So far, I tested the cable with 2013 4Runner, 2004 Sienna and 1997 Camry LE/4cyl, and it seems to work fine with all of them. Absence of (L) line connection means no support for ECU re-flashing (which is not something I'm comfortable doing myself anyway). Option customization/clearing DTC is possible (already verified).

Overall, not bad for a $42 gadget, in my opinion.

Good luck!

http://blog.wobd2.com/2016/09/27/mini-vci-j2534-cable-for-toyota-tis-techstream-installation-feedback/

Auto Key Programmer—Mini CN900 & MINI ND900 & CN900 & ND900

According to the sales and customer feedback, the MINI CN900 & MINI ND900 both has the trend to replace the CN900 and ND900 key programmer because of their lower price and easier to make car key copy without decoder cloner box. Here is the detailed comparison table.

Item name	Mini CN900 transponder key programmer	Mini ND900 transponder key programmer	CN900 auto key programmer	ND900 auto key programmer
Product display
Price	$179	$169	$509	$509
Extra boxes	no need (can directly program 4D,4C,46,G ships)		yes
function	all the same(Specific features will be mentioned below)
Support Wifi	yes		no
Bluetooth	yes		no
Power supply	Built-in battery		AC adapter
Conclusion	1.      Mini ones much cheaper than CN900/ND900 2.      Mini ones can directly program 4D, 4C, 46, G chips without other boxes; CN900/ND900 needs other boxes. 3.      Mini ones support WIFI, Bluetooth and internet connection, CN900/ND900 do not support. 4.      Mini ones come with built-in battery, not need to attached the power adapter

Function of these key programmers:

1. Read out the chip code for 11 12 13 33 T5 40 41 42 44 45 46 48 4C 4D 8C and 8E chips
2. Identify functions for Toyota "G" chip key (year: 2010) (Chip: 4D-72)
3. Identify Toyota smart key, and read out the data.
4. Copy the chips (11 12 13 33 T5 41 and 42) and parts of 44 and 45.
5. Support on the chip programming: with the inner function of HITAGETI, it can write ID 46 Renault Crypto chips.
6. Without removing the ECU (Benz W140), it can start the chip.
7. It can unlock the 48 chips except the crypto lock 48 chips.
8. Support on the pin code calculating for Hyundai and Kia (before 07 year), by using the Last 6 Codes of VIN Number.
9. Support on starting the key and calculating the pin code for more than 60 kinds of cars.
10. Support on programming all kind of Fiat key, such as (11, 13 and 33)
11. Upgrade to identify HONDA_46 CRV_46/CIVIC_46/ Mitsubishi 46
12. Ordinary 60 can be programmed to be 66/67/68/71/74
13. Upgrade to copy CN1 (4C), CN2 (4D) chip
14. Can copy all ID46 chip, 4D chip, and 72G chip

Source: http://blog.wobd2.com/2016/09/24/auto-key-programmer-mini-cn900-mini-nd900-cn900-nd900/