Sorry...a little OT with discussed TS use....I haven't had the time to track down with my TS but if your setup can do live data do you see the ATF Thermal Degradation Estimate?

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...-estimate.html

 

I think I will adjust this setting as I find the display setting actually cooler feeling than what is coming out of vents. I need to test for actual temps to make sure it isn't just me though ;-) I performed a similar change on my Infiniti. Probably see if the -1 or -2 gives me what I need.

 

Funny how temperature measurements seem to fluctuate from car to car and house to house. Why is it so difficult to get this right? I bought this AcuRite with 3 sensors sitting on my kitchen counter for 24 hours and the temperature and humidity numbers varied by 3 numbers...AcuRite is your product name??

 

Actually talking about the GX :-)

 

I know. Just making an observation that readings are not consistent in general, no matter what product it comes from. Temperature reading isn't exactly new tech and still seems to be inaccurate.

Forgive my rant

 

Yeah.. I can certainly concur with that experience as well with temp devices

 

I recently acquired a set of OEM takeoff whee/tire combo that I plan to use as a summer set. I've been reading multiple forums regarding Techstream and using it to change the TPMS codes. I'm curious if anyone on here has done this and what their experience has been? Some forums have recommended using an older version of techstream to avoid having to register whom you are (intended for dealers obviously). Overall mixed reviews depending on the forum/post. If it's not a straightforward process I'll probably just go without the TPMS or use an aftermarket system during the summer months. Anyone have experience specifically with their GX and recommendations?

 

I am currently trying to having my tire shop clone my OEM TPMS sensors. We are still in the process of cloning and I will have to let you know if it works. In the end I am hoping to be able to change the tires (winter/summer) and not have to mess with the TPMS or use techstream.

 

Easy process that is just like this video.

 

This would be ideal and less hassle, I'm interested to see what you find out. Thanks for the video - I had not run across that specific one prior; it does a nice job explaining.

 

Folks, I recently purchased a Techstream V12.20.024 from Amazon. I suppose this is a bootleg version and the install instructions are VERY POOR.

I'm using a Windows 10 computer. Does anyone know the proper way to get this tool up and running? I've read many many articles on this subject all over the internet and nothing seems to work for me. Most of these articles are for different versions of Techstream and most of them have different procedures. The main issue seems to be installing the driver for the provided cable.

Any help would be appreciated. I'm trying to get into the appropriate vehicles computer to change the TPMS id of my spare tire / wheel.

 

Are you running 32bit or 64bit windows. Requires 32bit

 

There’s a way to make it run on Windows 10 64-bit but it requires some work to install the driver.
You can google it.

I’m running with an old win7 32-bit

 

I'm running Windows 10 64 bit. But I do have a older machine with Windows 7. Not sure if it is or can be made to run 32 bit.

 

I was able to have a local tire shop clone my OEM TPMS sensors. It wasn't without effort, but the owner of the tire shop was a good sport and agreed to the "science experiment". The programming device required an update that meant the programmer had to be flashed. We had initial problems with first set of TPMS sensors since the TPMS programmer company had split into two and we required sensors from the other company. In the end, we were able to clone the sensors and it works like a charm. I am now able to swap tires (winter set/summer set) without the need to reprogram the TPMS sensor IDs using Techstream. The only potential downside is the reliability/life of the cloned TPMS sensors. My previous vehicle was a 2006 IS250 and I had bought sensors with winter tires when I purchased the car. Eleven years later (prior to selling the car), all sensors still worked. Time will tell if the cloned sensors will last as long, but overall I am extremely pleased. Would highly recommend!