Scarletti

The drivers are 32bit, so I wouldn't expect anything other than it to work.

The workaround for 64bit is, to simplify the explanation of the process, manually copy the driver and let Windows know where the 32bit driver is. It's not hard but some of the guides out on the internet make it look harder than it is (at the end of the day, just follow the instructions and it's easy enough). It only take an extra few mins.

Retroplay

Those are manufacturing dates. First two digits are the year and the second two are the month. For example, the last one reads August 2010 to current


It usually doesn't ask you that if it can read the VIN from your vehicle. I think the only time I have gotten that is when the cable didn't connect with the car (or running it at the desk not connected to the car.)


If you think you still need to enter it, you will need to decode your VIN number to get that information.


I think you can do that for free at techinfo.toyota.com

Defratos

^ Finally

Thanks mate, appreciate the help.

Since mine is a 2013 ISF then I should select the last option (which I am).

Interesting you comment it shouldn't come up if it can read my VIN, I am using a cheap E-bay cable, but so far I haven't had any real issues data logging and checking error codes.

I just bought a newer cable (mongose or something) which I heard is better so let's see if that makes a difference.

Also my car is a GCC Spec (Middle East) spec which it's closer to the Jap spec Lexus, maybe that has something to do with it not being able to read my VIN.

Thanks once again

Retroplay

BGW70 also had this happen to him with the new cable and we didn't figure out why. I bought the 2.04 cable and it works fine on my car with Windows 10, 8.1, and XP. My suspicion is that that it is trying the protocols in a different order. The CAN bus in the newer SC430 is not used by the OBD system. It still uses the ISO 9141-2 protocol. CAN is only used by the steering system IIRC.

When I look at the diagrams for 2005+ SC430s, I don't see the CAN bus going to the network gateway, so there would be no path to the diagnostic systems. I don't know if this applies to the ISF, of course.

My point is that if it tries CAN communication first and gets a response (but not what it expects), then it might fail out thinking the ECM is not talking.

I don't remember where BGW70 and I left off in our testing, but I think he gave up and just ordered an older cable. He can correct me if my memory is wrong on this.

Bgw70

You are correct retro with one small exception, I already had the older v1.4.1 firmware cable and it worked fine but I thought the newer v2.0.4 firmware cable would be faster. It is not faster and didn't work with my 2002 SC430 but it does work with my relatives 2011 Camry.

Retroplay

Ahh yes, now I remember. I think we were talking about some of the TC lines maybe interferring.

At any rate, we never figured out why it wasn't working for you. Not sure if I ever updated on that thread that mine worked without issues.

TarheelNic

Can someone with first-hand knowledge working with techstream on a 2006-2010 SC430, provide a link for me to purchase the correct product for my 2007?

TarheelNic

... using Windows 8.1....

Bgw70

Retro and I had fun with this thread...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sc4...r-2-0-4-a.html

TarheelNic

Thanks. I've toured that thread before, and did again as you suggested,---but the closest thing I saw to my specific question ---- was your successful use of a 2.0.4 cable on a 2011 Camry.

... Really was hoping someone here has a 2006-2010 SC and can provide a link to purchase this cable/software that has been proven to work with this car and Win 8.1....

iolmaster

iTrader: (1)

First, why are you still using W8.1. Windows 10 is available for free and much better than any version of W8. You have until the 29th to get it for free.

Here is the link to the cable a number of us are using that has the newest firmware. I have used this on an 06 SC with both 64 bit W7 and W10. There is no reason it would not work with W8.

http://www.aliexpress.com/snapshot/6...67355437975853

TarheelNic

Thank you sir. Running 8.1 in Parallels on a Mac, because Microsoft apparently won't honor the free Win 10 update for Win 8 customers, if they're running it in a virtual environment...

Anyway, It looks like the link you posted is the actual device I purchased from Ali earlier this year, but mine doesn't appear to "connect" to the vehicle at this point. The tech stream software (10.00.028) won't connect w/o requiring me to purchase a subscription to their service. (See photo below).

So, this may be a dumb question, but do I need to buy a subscription for the software that came with the cable to actually work?

Is there a way to view the firmware version of the cable?

Is there a Google Drive (or dropbox folder) where I can download this software? I'm not opposed to purchasing a license to use this software, but a 2-day subscription for $55 seems a bit much...

Any additional help would be much appreciated

Bgw70

No need to purchase, who ever you purchased from should have provided directions.
If you google techstream etc, you will find directions to install everything and some of it will be on other Toyota websites.

Scarletti

No

Yes.

You'll find a utility program called FirmwareUpdateTool.exe in the C:\Program Files (x86)\XHorse Electronics\MVCI Driver for TOYOTA TIS folder (your exact path may vary).

That will display the the Firmware level.

You've installed and configured it wrong. Most likely by specifying a User/Dealer ID or something when you first ran the program after installation.

Uninstall Techstream and start again.

Ensure you follow the instructions (not the best written instructions, but they do work!), step by step

TarheelNic

unfortunately, no directions were provided with the cable and disk. Can you share the directions you received with yours?

I was able to find a site with software version 10.30.029 via your search suggestion. Installed the update, but got the same results....

Went ahead and ordered a new one from the link provided by iolmaster.

We'll see what happens when that one arrives...