Mini Vci J2534 Cable Standard Obd2 Communication Interface for TIS Techstream V17 V18 Toyota Lexus Scion OBD2 Scanner Diagnostic USB Vehicle Scan Tool

I purchased this cable to use with Techstream for my Toyota Sienna LE 2020, and overall, I’m very satisfied with the product.The package arrived with the Mini VCI cable and a disc that included both Techstream versions 17 and 18. I followed the instructions provided on the disc (a video guide) and successfully installed version 18 on a Windows 11 laptop. Setup was straightforward, though I did have to temporarily disable my antivirus during installation to avoid interference — this was clearly explained in the instructions.Once installed, the software recognized the cable and connected to the vehicle without any issues. I was able to program a new alarm remote and two H-type physical keys, all purchased separately on Amazon. The keys had to be physically cut, which cost me $1.90 per key at a local hardware store.All features tested so far worked flawlessly. For the price, this tool delivered exactly what I needed for basic diagnostics and key/remote programming. Highly recommended for DIY users familiar with Techstream.

Works perfectly. Watch the video. He includes a sheet where you can email him for the drivers if the cd doesn't work. I had an old portable dvd player i was able to rip the contents from. Driver installation is slightly convoluted, but thats because this cable shouldnt even be working with windows 11, but it does, thank God.Installed drivers and it fired right up and detected my 2005 Camry. WATCH THE VIDEOI cant speak to the quality of the quality of the other software included, I am using a version specifically for the laptop I have.

The only way to install the aoftware is to disable antivirus. The worm installs a backdoor that makes your system a bot for internet hackers to use.If you have a system you can dedicate, or sandbox setup, you could use this.All versions of the 64-bit techstream drivers for this type of dongle available online have this backdoor code. There are other, expensive brands that use different drivers.Also, this device is not safe for ECU formware updates because it is known to drop offline periodically.

This cable does indeed work with Toyota Techstream v18 and I have used it on a 2020 Lexus NX 300. However, the setup is a bit tricky but thanks to the other reviews on here, I found a way to make this reliably work.First, you can search online for an OVA image file that someone has out there for Toyota Techstream v12 running on Windows XP. You will use this as the base image for your virtual machine. The reason for this is that you'll want to use a 32-bit operating system only!I could never get the MVCI drivers to work on a 64-bit operating system (such as Windows 10) so I gave up and decided to use something older like Windows XP where it can be 32-bit.Once you deploy the Windows XP OVA file into a virtual machine, you will then want to uninstall the existing Techstream v12 and then install Techstream v18 - which can also be found if you search online.The base OVA image file also has MVCI Firmware installed, with drivers, which will already work with this cable on Techstream v18. Because of this, you do not need to mess around with other MVCI drivers online, or the one they include on the CD with this cable.Before launching Techstream, make sure you have the cable plugged in and that your virtual machine recognizes it. Check the virtual machine device manager to verify as well. The 'MVCI Fireware Update Tool' from the OVA file also has a tester to recognize the cable and the driver used.Once this is all done, you'll be able to reliably use this cable with the Windows XP virtual machine for years to come, even with some of the newest Toyota & Lexus models! Just make sure to disable your virtual network adapter to keep the virtual machine exposed to accessing the internet once all set.Hope this helps!

This tool did what I needed to do in my vehicle. The instructions aren't great. It does required disabling the antivirus system in windows 10. I had discovered an issue with one of my USB ports on my laptop when trying this install, so if the driver is failing to install, try another USB port.The following instructions worked for me. Use at your own risk.What you need/should have.1. An older laptop not connected to your network and ready with windows 10 and have antivirus disabled.2. Install the Techstream software.3. Run the program to give techstream the option to select the mini-vci. (watch video on disc for version number)4. Plug in the mini vci and verify it can be seen in the device manager.5. open techstream from main icon and select the option for the mini-vci module. Then close.6. connect to the ODBII port and the USB port on your computer.7. open the patch link shortcut to techstream and begin using software.Saved me a ton of money vs a locksmith or dealer. Most dealerships will cut a transponder key based on your vehicles vin number if you show proof of ownership and ID. Definitely call around for pricing. I still had a master key that was programmed into my vehicle, so it was easy to erase lost keys and add new keys.Good luck