Toyota Techstream!
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Toyota Techstream!
Any one buy one of these off of Amazon?
Look's like it will work on our RX300's considering it's a Toyota product.
I'm thinking about buying it, should be quite useful.
EDIT: Did a search look's like it definitely works on other Lexus' :https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ol-ever-2.html
Should be able to change the C-Best settings with this cable, among other things.
Amazon.com: Fotga Newest V8.00.034 MINI VCI for TOYOTA TIS Techstream Diagnostic Cable & Software: Car Electronics
Look's like it will work on our RX300's considering it's a Toyota product.
I'm thinking about buying it, should be quite useful.
EDIT: Did a search look's like it definitely works on other Lexus' :https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...ol-ever-2.html
Should be able to change the C-Best settings with this cable, among other things.
Last edited by hypervish; 12-09-13 at 01:49 PM.
#2
Looks like an interesting tool. I personally have little use for playing with any of the settings that I'm aware of like lights, etc., but I would be interested to hear about the on-line diagnostics features.
What are the C-Best settings?
What are the C-Best settings?
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Seems like a trojan horse. Software is missing.
Salim
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C-Best Settings: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/403505-post35.html
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I did a few more searches here on Club Lexus, and it does in fact work. Found multiple threads talking about changing C-Best/LPS.
Also live engine diagnostics, etc. However, the "live" diagnostics is slow in refreshing the data, takes a second or two in order to refresh as the cable being sold is a knock-off. The genuine cable sold for hundreds of dollars.
You can apparently also programs keys to the ECU using this. Wonder if that means you can use your only non-remote key to program a remote key?
I've heard another limitation is it will not let you flash/upgrade your ECU. Which is fine by me, cause I wouldn't trust a $30 knockoff enough to attempt to do that.
Also live engine diagnostics, etc. However, the "live" diagnostics is slow in refreshing the data, takes a second or two in order to refresh as the cable being sold is a knock-off. The genuine cable sold for hundreds of dollars.
You can apparently also programs keys to the ECU using this. Wonder if that means you can use your only non-remote key to program a remote key?
I've heard another limitation is it will not let you flash/upgrade your ECU. Which is fine by me, cause I wouldn't trust a $30 knockoff enough to attempt to do that.
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I saw the discussion in the GX section, https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...echstream.html
nd would be interested in getting one of these, but need to know which one. I have an old Vista machine I could probably get to run in 32 bit mode as mentioned.
nd would be interested in getting one of these, but need to know which one. I have an old Vista machine I could probably get to run in 32 bit mode as mentioned.
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#12
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But as Salim said ask the dealer, if they say it's possible then you can likely do it with this program/cable.
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I saw the discussion in the GX section, https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...echstream.html
nd would be interested in getting one of these, but need to know which one. I have an old Vista machine I could probably get to run in 32 bit mode as mentioned.
nd would be interested in getting one of these, but need to know which one. I have an old Vista machine I could probably get to run in 32 bit mode as mentioned.
The one i linked to on amazon in my original post is the one to get I believe, according to someone I know over on BITOG.
Some are saying the software only works on Windows XP 32 bit, but others have gotten it work on newer operating systems. For me it's not a concern, cause I will run a virtual machine to get it to work on my Mac.
#14
i didn't know about this on a Lexus. But it would be a kool feature. Sounds just like a Volvo feature. Now Volvo has tons of feature for customisable and requires VIDA/DICE.
But when i aske the dealer (long time back) if there things that can be customize ..they said no. Well in the ES300 atleast.
But when i aske the dealer (long time back) if there things that can be customize ..they said no. Well in the ES300 atleast.
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I have. Their solution is a new ECM and two keys cut and programmed by them. If Lexus picks up the cost of the ECM then it is $650 if not then well over $2,000. I spoke to the guy on the phone about other things too. Based upon that conversation and the fact that there are third parties offering ECM flash service, I do not respect the opinion of my local Lexus service writer as the final word on anything. In looking at the service history of my wife's RX I saw they replaced a taillight bulb. When I was in the same area replacing the antenna mast, I found one of their screwdrivers and the broken end of a magnetic retrieval tool. I also found two of the plastic trim clips were damaged. Based upon finding that, I don't trust them to change a light bulb either.
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