For anyone who encounters “licence expired” issue do this. 1. Don’t follow set up where he changes region, leave it as it is. 2. Replace MainMenu.exe file in the install directory on C: with the one in extras folder on desktop. This will set the program expiration date for 3000 days. Changing region will render #2 invalid.

I had such a hard time trying to figure out how to get this to run with windows 10. You helped me a lot on this and allowed me to turn off my DRL lights that I needed to do since they were flickering. Also allowed me to turn on a few features i didn't know I had. Thank you for posting this.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!! I've wasted many hours trying other methods that you described to connect with a Win10 machine. Running under a virtual WinXP environment worked perfectly. The XP image loaded up with necessary software already installed. I just needed to plug in the cable and run Techstream.

You are the best. I was stuck when I performed the air bleeding. I tried many times, but still failed. Until I used your system, I passed it finally. You save my car. Thank you.

I've tried 4 different versions of Techstream and this is the only one that allowed me to both read live data and write to the ECU. I used it to install new TPMS sensors in a Prius. Thanks for posting this.

Thank you so much sir! I've been searching for this for 6 months and found nothing! Finally a clear and concise guide to a working program! You're the best!

Thanks! Worked a treat, plugged into my 2007 Prius and ran a full check. No issues apart from the passenger side AC detector, much to my surprise.

I've had the cable for years and couldnt use it until now! thank you very much!!

Your current setup seems slow because the default for this VM setup has got dinosaur parameters. Go to Settings->System->"Motherboard" & "Processor" tabs. Slide them as far right into the Green as possible. If you're running an older computer, you might want to cap your Base Memory at 4096MB (4GB). However, you can theoretically go higher, as long it's its not a large percentage of your actual machine's RAM. Assuming you have at least 16GB of RAM, you could probably safely use half of this, or 8GB. Do the same for "Display"->"Screen"->"Video Memory". If you notice your actual computer slowing down drastically while using VirtualBox, backoff on the RAM. Try to keep it to a power of 2 (eg. 2^12 = 4098).

Thank you so much for making this video it is awesome. I spent weeks going through various forums for my RAV4 which was a complete waste of time. I even (perhaps stupidly) paid $29 just to join one of the forums where the admin was so arrogant about being emailed for exact instructions. They gave me a serial number for the registration that I used then realised I had installed VB with 64-bit Windows 7 which did not work. I asked for another key for Techstream that I had now downloaded to VB with 32-bit Windows 7 and was told to go back to the forum. Totally unhelpful........ Then I came across your brilliant video. So simple to follow and with all the info right there for FREE! Well, I couldn't have been more delighted. It's just gone midnight here in Ireland so I haven't had a chance to try this out (it's dark), but I am sure it is going to be a success. So thank you again, Jaffa, for taking the time to record this, you Sir, are a Gentleman and a STAR!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

Perfect pack! worked perfect to Toyota Prius 2010. I really appreciate your help

Another happy user. Loading Virtual Box was fine. I did have to play with the display parameters to make it look right on my MS Surface laptop. I had some trouble loading the OVA file, so I deleted everything under the Virtual Box and started from scratch. The second time it worked. I was able to configure my old Avalon and make a few minor changes. Thank you for the very helpful video.

Wonderful Terry! Thanks a lot for this tip. I was frustrated after as this cable got delivered a couple of days ago and I was looking in all avenues to successfully make use of it to toggle a couple of features in my 2009 Corolla hatch. Your video popped just in to save heaps of my time.

I need to reset the Transmission Memory on my car … glad I found this video and pray it works for me ordering Mini VCI cable now

Explained in a very straight forward manner - was able to follow perfectly. Thanks.

Brilliantly done. Worked straight up on the Lexus. Big thanks to you. 👍

Just wanted to say thank you. Used these instructions for resetting my alcohol density on my Tundra. Had to work out a few setup errors with VM download and then opening the techstream appliance but nothing a Google search couldn't help me fix. Windows 10 Ryzen 5 computer.

Well, I don't know how to start, you are the best men on KZfaq, follow every step you show on video and can TURN OFF MY DRL, you don't know how much I hate that. I contact a dealer and want to charge me $100 just for go under the car computer and turn off that feature. With this video, just take me 5 minutes to connect to the car and turn off. Thanks you so much from the other side of the word, Puerto Rico.

I’m putting a big thumbs up for extra info for next vids. I’ve played with techstream but to learn more for the VDJ be awesome. Excellent video. 👍👍👍

Thanks for doing this, been trying to get a spare key programed for cheaper than the dealer and using this to install techstream was so easy.

Thank you for yr very useful video, I followed yr steps works wonderfully, just wanted to add to the people like me with limited knowledge about computing (if u got newish computer u need download visual c++ 2019 version before downloading a virtualbox if u don't have one already other wise it won't download virtualbox) other than that all is very straightforward. Thanks again jafffa.

Brilliant me man! I finally got it. Like some others if you have issues getting the virtual interface to open Windows XP and yours keeps aborting try this: Turn off your laptop and when you reboot, press the hotkey (this may be specific to your brand of laptop so google "your brand + hotkey) . Its probably F10 on your keyboard, again press that hotkey at reboot screen. That will take you to your BIOS SCREEN. Here you need to go to either the tab called 'ADVANCED' or 'CONFIGURATION'. You need to 'ENABLE' the ' VISULISATION TECHNOLOGY' , save settings and restart laptop. This will allow the virtual screen to run windows XP.

Having trouble running it in virtual box in late 2023? I found the new version of virtual box, 7.0+, would "abort" booting XP on the windows logo screen and trying it again would show the "windows shutdown unexpectedly" black screen. I could boot into safe mode from that screen and run techstream, but safe mode has a tiny display and is difficult to use. I tried a lot of troubleshooting but could not get it working normally. After uninstalling everything and downloading the old 6.1 version in the video, bam, it worked normally and the display was back to a usable size and techstream worked. Be aware that the Virtual Box website said it won't be supporting 6.1 after December 2023. Thank you for the video, by the way!

5:50 Regarding the licen issue I make the configuration with noarth amarica and it’s work just fine, great video 👌🏻 keep up brother I will waiting the teaching videos from you 👍🏻

An extra tip I had to get a new computer and get this pack installed but has an option on the computer BIOS setup which was disabled for running VM (Virtual Machine). I only switch this option to enable and done. Everything worked perfectly Thank you very much Sir

Thanks for posting. Procedures worked well! I had issues installing the newest version of virtual box so i just went back and installed the 6.xxx version! As soon as my new ECU arrives i will let you know how the VIN WRITE goes for my 2013 FRS! My new 2013 FRS ECU vin write worked as advertised! Thanks again for posting !

Excellent job. I was having so much difficulty using windows 10 64bit. You have made this so easy to setup and use this device. Thanks

OMG, you are a life saver man, I remember 3 years ago I spent hours trying to get this to work , and I did eventually, but recently I reset my computer and I could not get it to work again, I've wasted countless hours. until I came across your video. hands down , or should I say UP best video on the internet about Techstream installation. Thanks a million

Very useful video. Installation went flawlessly for me. I had a heck of a time trying to get Techstream to run in Win 10 64 bit. The virtual window works great.

Thanks for this video and excellent instructions! I was able to get techstream up and running in no time after I enabled virtualization technology in the BIOS as suggested by Mr. Doodle. Works with my 2002 japan corolla fielder.

Excellent video, gave me the clues I need to solve the Techstream won't hook up to car issue !! Thank you for posting !!

Mate I love your content, I watch each one multiple times, keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍

Thanks Terry! Worked like a dream! Very easy and simple to follow. I don't know how others are struggling with it. Keep up the great content . Have a Merry Christmas and a happy new year to you and your loved ones.

Awesome video! Funny, I basically just did this last week also. Virtual box was the key for me too, almost bought an old laptop just for it. Have a good weekend mate.

Awesome Video! I am giving a massive thumbs up on this video. I am extremely interested in another video going into detail on regarding the engine status going through each line item and values that should be along with them! Keep up the awesome videos!

Thanks mate. After years of stuffing around it finally worked!!

Thanks worked as you said and managed to program my new injectors. Keep up the great work

Thanks so much! I got my tire pressure monitors installed and a spare key made.

Thumbs up. Love the image concept using Virtual Box. It works!

I've got to like this even before I watch it! Thanks Terry, you are the best! No adds yet?

Hi Terry, Absolutely !!!! Brilliantly… Was looking for that.. Voila… there is it and no questions to ask anybody Shout out a very big thank you to you, made my day! Cheers

Fantastic Terry, Now I can clear the VSC on my lexus.

Awesome tutorial! Ty very much. Way better than ANY scantool I've tried on my 2000 Tundra.

I'm going to dig out a old laptop and put XP on it just for simplicity. Great info Terry and info I'll be sure to use in the future

Great video, always put it in the to hard basket as much I wanted to use it. Now I can. Thank you.

Worked for me and was able to clear my airbag codes and perform an ABS/VSC/TRAC zero point calibration. Cost me less than the 1hr the dealership charges just to diagnose!

I have a document somewhere around here that I wrote to get 64bit working on Windows 7, I need to update it for 10/11 if it is needed. I pulled together tips and instructions from multiple places into a single doc. It wasn't that hard once I used that document. I never had a problem with Updates removing the drivers, but I also don't update it THAT often, since I just use it for the car.

That was an awesome video...im in the market for a 2nd landcruiser...200..70...76...I always thought this could be beyond my pay grade..worried that i could accidentally make unwanted changes etc...but that plug is what I'll be buying first and have a few practice runs on friends 200...then head out into the market armed and ready...I think he will want one also 👍 Thank you

excellent video and well presented with clear and easy to understand dialogue.

What a great guy!! helping the world.

Life saver. 👍👍. Thank you for the post. Step by step worked excellent.

What a fantastic vid,so informative and interesting,thanks Terry😎

What a great informative video, thankyou you are very clear and concise 👏🏻👍🏻😃

One more. Usually on PCs you press F8 to get in BIOs setup, but on Laptop HP Envy 360 it is F10

so at first it didnt accept the registration code, a bit of googling and i changed the date in the vm to be 2019 and hit apply (but dont close the date window!) and then it works. Its funny i bought a toyota thinking theyre reliable but its the worst ive had in 20 years, all electrical glitches 😅 Thanks for the video, its appreciated

Awesome video mate …well done and cheers !!!

Excellent video. The hardest part for me was understanding the virtual box stuff, but I think I've got it now. There are so many different types of the mini VCI cable on Amazon, and I don't know which one to choose. Can you provide a link to the correct version? I have an older Lexus ES350, if that matters.

Great instructions. I would have struggled otherwise. Thank you very much.

Great instructional - much appreciated!

Thank you thank you!!! I will guve it a try this weekend

You my friend are amazing. Very useful video. Thank you!!!

Thank You Sir for this Excellent Video ,Step by step Very easy to follow for a layman like myself, Thanks Kevin

Thanks for the great video Terry! I was very excited to find out this could be so easy. I did run into an issue that I am hoping you can help with. I live in the USA and when I install this whether I use the North America or the Global it doesn't seem to be working. I have a 2013 Toyota Prius II which should have a model code of ZVW30 which is not an option under the Global setting. Either way nothing auto populates when I have the system all connected. Maybe I have a bad Mini-VCI? Any help will be greatly appreciated!

I have a question. When you downloaded the Techstream image, you went straight to the image and continued. Don’t you have to go into Oracle and select import and then select the Techstream image?

Thank You Sir, works as per your guide. Thank you so much for sharing.

Well done Terry! Another great video. I have a 2008 VX Diesel which missed out on crawl control (which was available in the same year Petrol and would be handy). So, I have replaced the "4WD Control" module and console switches with a later version. However, unlike some other Toyota models, simply replacing the modules/switches, does not enable it ... It is surely in there somewhere since the same year Petrol model had it .... maybe TechStream can enable it ....

Hi Mate. Where did you get the registry key? Thanks

Thanks so much! Works like charm!

Great video, I've followed all you instructions and have set up the virtual box successfully. Unfortunately the Techstream key has expired. Any suggestions how to get a new one..?

Question for anyone using this. Does your Model auto populate on connect? As it doesnt for me, and my model (Estima/Previa, and Hybrid as well) doesnt appear in the list

You are an absolute master!! thanks

Great info Terry. Cheers Steve

I like your productive video, followed and used the tech steam without any hickups. BTW I also like the entertainment screen, where did you get this from please. Thanks

Thank you so much for this video, you are awesome!!!!

For some reason techstream cable stopped working. Had it all on windows 10 and it worked before. Tried every damn thing and nothing worked. Thanks for this video. Just did it. Only hiccup I had was I had to restart the computer and repeatedly hit f10 to get to bios. had to enable visualization settings to get the virtualbox to work

Great tutorial! Unfortunately im also experiencing expired license. Not sure what to do now

Ingenious stuff, thanks for posting.

What an interesting help-vid -- thanks! Very important: has the TS software been vetted for malware or trojans that may infect the car's components? What are the chances of accidentally overwriting and screwing up the car's ECU firmware via the Techstream software? Will it also detect and reprogram TPMS via the mini-vci?

I never comment on KZfaq videos. I have to say thank you for posting something useful and it genuinely work. One question I have for you, does it matter what type of Mini VCI cable is used? I've notice many of the cables on Amazon/Ebay have version numbers tied to them. As long as it's a Mini VCI that supports 32bit it should be fine right? Thanks for you help.

Fucking thanks you so much. lately, you only find long videos with tutorias with disgosting music at the end doest works. you my friend are one of the last persons that not look for views or likes, but really interest in doing helpfull content. thanks.

thanks you you made it so much easier

after inputting the code, it says that the Tech stream code has expired. Anyone has access to a new code or an alternate method

Marvelous many thanks! I wonder how to install newer version or normal windows version in virtual box, and how TS can do fuel analysis or show fuel/air ratio, and other functions like program key, do TMPS. etc.

Great video, I hope I can muddle through figuring out all the downloading and get it up and running. I have a number of Laptops I can try it on and frustratingly, my low mileage '17 4 Runner Limited is giving me CEL and Trac off codes.

How to check the battery and registering new battery? I checked all the ecu functions but didn't see battery

Thanks again i have another question plz: when u connect to the vehicle some fields will auto populate like model and others u have to choose manually how you confirm you have chosen the right one? For example iahve Lc200 GRJ vehicle spec Lc200, the last drop down is like other 0708-0808 ,0808-1008,1008-1208 etc what is this option?

Well, I wish that I could say that this worked. I bought the mini vci cable (2 actually) and downloded the provided links. What I get is the lost communication error as I proceed with my brake bleed. I little bit of research tells me that these cheap Chinese cables don't work very well or at all. If they did, people would not be spending $80-$200 for dongles that do work. It has been a frustrating experience to say the least.

Thanks, that is really a great video. Can you please shed some light on Techstream (Air Conditioning) ECU. I am having problems on the Servo Motors on my LC200, they are all mixed up. Air flow is coming only from wind shield and not from the Driver nor Passenger side. I tired Techstream to initialize the Servo Motors several times with no effect. I am almost positive that the servo motors or okay since I have been getting this problem since the car was new. Please if you can make a video explaining anything that can also be done other than initializing the servo motors

Hey man First of all, thanks for the video as it's really helpful I just picked up a 2008 Lexus LS460 and have a 2009 Lexus ES350. I want to add keys but am not sure whether any cable off of ebay or amazon would work as I know that the cables have different softwares or something. Please let me know so I know which cable to look for in order to maximize the software capabilities/customization Thanks!

Hello, I have tried this 12.00 version and didn't find my model of Corolla 2008 e140 D4D Diesel 1.4 which it's model to be 1ND-TV But techstream 12 shows only Z model, is there a possibility of having 1ND-TV model on techstream 14?

tremendous! Thank you so much! I've a 2018 Avalon, however. Will the Tech stream recognize it? Or, is there an updated techstream? So great the links are continuing to work.

Whao! This was a superb learning experience. I would love to learn the details of the Engine ECU item by item. I had no idea you could do this without a physical scan tool which I can't afford. Thanks a bunch for this. Will this work on other Toyota models?

I am able to connect to the vehicle but once I start the smart key registration it says "lost connection with ECU"... I tried with your system and also out of Windows 10 and get the same popup. Any idea why this is happening?

Thank you for the video, what is the difference between current and historical code please? and what happens when you clear them ? or what is mean clearing them?

WOW! Thanks Terry

I have a 2008 Toyota Tundra 5.7L. I am getting a S303-05 error (selected system is not responding or not available) when trying to select various ECUs. The only thing I did differently was select the North America configuration. For some reason when using the "Other" configuration the registration key doesn't work for me. Any ideas?

Make sure virtualization is turned on in your bios....

I am following this guide to a T but I cant progress past the software registration part. It says that the current licence is expired and to obtain a new one. What can I do from here please?

great video mate thank you

G'day Terry. Loving your channel . Browsing Ebay for this mini VCI, seems there might be multiple vendors, some which are described as 'unbranded'. Which one did you use? (some might not be as good as the one you have). Your instructions on how to set up the virtual aspects are brilliant. Like you I have the LC200. My laptop is running Win10 64bit so I'll step through your vid carefully so as I get the 32bit overlay working as needed....