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:
- MINI VCI J2534 cable for TOYOTA TIS Techstream
(I bought this from wobd2.com for $42 free shipping)
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Check COM port setting
Open “My computer”>> “Device Manager” >> “USB Serial PORT(COM4)”
Make sure COM port is set to COM4
- 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
- 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
- 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!
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