I would just use the software on the disc you have. People with newer cars need the newer software so their models/modules are included.

For your use, you are better going with the disc & cable combination you have. I say this because at some point they were tested and matched together as a functional product.

Once you get it working, you can always upgrade. But if you follow the K.I.S.S. method, you are better loading what you have first.

 

...my mechanic called me just a few days ago & said that he bought a Techstream loaded laptop with cable, from an ebay seller for $150. He's already used it on a few Lexus cars, that have come into the shop & thinks it's working perfect. I'm hoping to get the link of the seller tomorrow or Tuesday. If there are any available, I will post the link here. It's ironic that he stumbled onto it, because I contacted him a few weeks ago about changing a few settings on my Sc and the unit that he had/has wasn't able to do it.

 

 

Firmware rev. is downward compatible. There is utility to check f/w rev. after you install the software. There are newer software version than what you got.(V12.xx.xx)

 

I just checked my CD and it has folders for versions 7.10-7.11, 7.20 & 8.0. So I'm guessing that I might as well download the version 12 mentioned above.

 

I just downloaded the Techstream sw but when I went to download MVCI driver, Chrome wouldn't allow it because it has a virus. Suggestions?

(This is the same problem that DshngDaryl ran into a few posts back.)

 

Here's one on the cnet download site.
But it is for the 8.00.034 version like is on my CD

My virus protection found a virus on the MVCI driver also.

But it is interesting. I didn't download MVCI but just the Techstream version 12 and it opens without it. So I'll try moving on without MVCI.

 

As I remember, you will need that driver. It has been a while ,but I remember disabling my virus protection to install that driver. It is not a virus.

 

I'll give it a shot next time I have a chance. thanks

 

After futzing with AVG, I was finally able to download MVCI but when I went to install it I got an error stating that the application failed to start because IT3Versatile.dll was not found. Any ideas?

 

 

Yes, I was downloading the link from post 48. I suspect that part of the problem is my @#$%^& Vista machine along with a combination of the AVG virus program. I reinstalled the first part (TIS) after which it rebooted and my machine has been running slower than a Tandy TRS80 ever since. I just spent the last 30 minutes accomplishing nothing trying to make progress. I just rebooted and am hoping that will clear up what ever craziness is going on with it. Surprisingly enough, I couldn't even turn AVG back on.

However, the problem will still likely be there that it won't install MVCI because of the missing dll file. I did a search on explorer trying to find it and it couldn't find it anywhere on my machine, so either it was blocked or not downloaded.

 

My cd arrived cracked. Contacted the vendor and they sent the above link to me. Worked well with my 2002 model.

 

While I still haven't gotten the software up and running (next step is to try the link otmike provided), I have made an adapter that I've mentioned in the past to prevent the Techstream from creating an error. I hooked up the 5 pins that Retroplay were needed (4,5,7,15,16) and plan to use it whenever I get the Techstream up and running. I will add a switch in it later (I couldn't find any appropriate around the house to use) to be able to kill the errors when they do show up (shorting 4 & 14).

 

HA HA! Trash 80. This is probably one of the few boards where the members will get the reference.