I saw on this forum where I could buy a mini -Vic cable and Techstream software for my prius. It showed up today with no instructions. I loaded on my laptop and it asks for software key, dealer name, etc. I thought I could buy this and plug into my computer and turn off/on options on my Pruis plus look at diagnostic codes. I am thinking I totally blew it because I can't get any of the software to work past the launch screen. Is there a users manual out there telling how to operate this thing? HELP................I might have wasted $35 because I mistakenly thought I could run this on my pc. Any advice is much appreciated. Thanks...........Rod
Thanks but I must be missing something because I can'g find answer. I already have the software but cannot get the unit to opeerarte as stated on the ad. My pc has the software loaded but I cannot get the computer to talk to the prius via the cable. ??????? I am obviously doing something wrong and anyone's assisance is much appreciaed. I had hoped this moni-vci would give me some ansers. I am just trying to tur non/off the beeping when using the keyfob.. Thanks again....
If you can get to the Techstream screen you need to go into "setup" at the top left of the screen. Then in the drop down box choose VIM select, then choose mongoose pro or mini vci depending on what shows. Do not choose Techstream VIM. It sometime takes a couple of attempts to connect "choose try again in the error box". John (Britprius)
Try this: Close TS (Techstream), edit the file IT3System.ini as below, then open TS again: open My Computer, C: Program files\Toyota Diagnostics \Techstream\Env open IT3System.ini file and scroll down to AVAILABLE FUNCTION SETTING Switch TISFunction=1 to TISFunction=0 {i.e. zero} Click File, and Save. hope this helps.
You do not state what operating system you are using this would be helpful also if it's 32 bit or 64 bit. Good advice from "dolj" above. John (Britprius)
It is a 32 bit Windows 7.....will that still work? The software loaded but still having trouble getting it to connect. Is there a manual or directions that I can pull up to show me how to use the software? Thanks....... Thanks....I have followed your directions and the drop down doesn't show mongoose pro or mini vci but XHorse - MVCI so I am trying that as soon as I get back out to my car.
Confirmed XHorse - MVCI is the correct selection. As far as 64 bit set up, have look at this thread: (Solution) Mini VCI + Toyota TIS Techstream 8.x on Windows 7/8 64-bit on the 4runner forum. hope this helps.
