No worries!

One of my primary goals in life is to acquire knowledge, then share it, if it's useful, pertinent, and I've found it to be at least mostly-accurate.

IT-stuff confounds many folks...understandably so...but it's still man-made, so it's both far from perfect and the common stuff isn't all that finicky.

Well, it can be finicky, but shouldn't be. ;-)

 

If someone got it running under Windows 10, what version of techstream do you have ?

Techstream V12.00.127 A lot newer than I have (10.00.028)

 

10.something.

I figure they didn't do much in the new versions vs. the old one, when it comes to our Lexii, a 2002 and a 2008.

 

I didn't want to start a new thread on this as it's a question referring to Techstream. What is the limits of using the "ebay supplied" cables vs. using a $2000+ official laptop ?

I have a feeling the last owner didn't update the my car much, so I am wondering can I update the software in the ECU and the Transmission with this software or is this really a DEALER only ($250+ I am sure). I have a few minor issues but, it seems in threads that a transmission update normally solves then.. .and would like to see if that helps but, if I have everything already at my fingertips, why take a run to the dealer to do this ?

Is more software needed besides Techstream to update parts of the car ? Does anyone know this ?

Is what I am want to do even possible ?

Or do I need a cable like this ? (noting re-programming)
http://www.uobdii.com/wholesale/2012...in-1-4269.html

Edit: found this one...

http://www.uobdii.com/wholesale/mang...face-1687.html

Claims Toyota Diagnostics and Reprogramming Interface With Completely New Chip, so it should be able to re-program and for $19.99 shipped, screw it I'll give it a shot and do a minor upgrade from my 5 year old cable (that works fine btw)

It DOES claim it requires a Windows XP x32 computer...Hmmm....

 

Yes, the ebay ads aren't very clear whether the "software" is just a windows driver or the full pirated techstream software. I think its the latter but the sellers are very cagey about this.

 

This is what I am not sure on.....what is FULL Techstream besides the install that you get with the hardware or find on assorted sites ? Do these "ebay supplied" cables LIMIT what can be done with the software ?

 

Recently I needed to program a key fob because I only had one when I bought the car used.
I was able to get version 12.00127 to work with the Mini VCI cable. I had to put the dll files in the right directory then it works.
I programed a virgin key fob from a dealer in AZ 125+ 6 bucks shipping. Everywhere near me wanted anywhere from 195 to 220 for a new one.
No actual key though which I don't really need.

 

There aren't any limits imposed by the cable, as far as I can tell. I've done quite a bit in mine, and I'm up to 12.whatever.

When I finally found the loose connection for the RR damper actuator, I found recording of the readings as you drive is pretty cool.

In fact, have a couple of card "keys", but they were programmed for a different vehicle. I think I need more than the TS to program them to mine, unfortunately. Need to read up on that, again.

 

When I was researching the new vs. used key fob, I ran across a seed number requirement to delete all the registered key and reprogram all the keys at once. People will sell you the seed number once the tech stream generated a set of number for you.

 

Yeah, I think there's a place in England which does it. I'll have to look it up.

I wish I had a key fob, too, so I could take care of everything at one time...brb...going to ebay.

I can't believe the TS won't do this without help from yet another computer of some sort.

 

I found couple of sites that will give you 5 seed number for about 50 bucks. Unless you do that a lot which I don't plan to make a living out of it. It was just easier to get a new one and program that.

 

Have you priced new keys/cards vs. used?

I'll have to do at least two, probably three, if I can find a reasonable used fob.

 

Do the wallet keys work with all LS460's ? or just some years ?

 

I actually bought a used key fob for 60 bucks on Amazon before I found out about the seed code.

 

I think it's all years, but I'll let someone with more experience with them state whether this is a fact.