Toyota Techstream

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by dsgerbc

Software is on the torrentz. No reason to give the Chineeses your $$ for a subpar adaptor. Software works with any "passthrough J2534" OBD device.

I checked, i couldn't find it before purchasing, but figured i needed the cable anyway.

I'm curious as to how this cable is different from the 350$ ecutek cable.... hmm...

[civicdrivr]

Originally Posted by xjohnx

I'm curious as to how this cable is different from the 350$ ecutek cable.... hmm...

After I bought in on the EcuTek group buy, I wondered the same thing....

[d1ck]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

After I bought in on the EcuTek group buy, I wondered the same thing....

Both cables probably cost less than $30.00 to manufacture. I would think that both are simply usb to serial converters with an OBDII interface chip and a security chip of some type. I doubt they're interchangeable though. With ECUTek you're paying for the R&D that went into the software as well as the hardware. These people do have to make a living for themselves as well as their staff.

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

After I bought in on the EcuTek group buy, I wondered the same thing....

Nice, in that case i may hold off on the group buy and pay you to use your cable if i go the ecutek route.

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by d1ck

With ECUTek you're paying for the R&D that went into the software as well as the hardware. These people do have to make a living for themselves as well as their staff.

that's what the license pricing is for.

[Hawaiian]

Originally Posted by civicdrivr

After I bought in on the EcuTek group buy, I wondered the same thing....

Proprietary hardware is another revenue stream for businesses. Any time someone loses one, breaks one, or has one stolen... It's free money, whereas the license is forever.

[d1ck]

Originally Posted by xjohnx

that's what the license pricing is for.

The accounting department at ECUTek doesn't care where the money comes from. As long as they show profits at the end of the year and everyone goes home paid you can say any one thing they sell is for whatever you like. They're in business to make money. Personally I probably won't even be buying their software or hardware - due to cost. However I can understand why it's so expensive.

[Visconti]

I haven't played with a tech stream before - but if it has any functions that you need let me know and I'll see if the EcuTek guys can add it to their ProECU Software

-John

[Sportsguy83]

Originally Posted by xjohnx

The one that i ordered has been delisted, but the cable is the same as in this auction: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Newest-MINI-...69e2ee&vxp=mtr

Mine just had the 7.12.000 software. I think it was $55 total.

Thanks, I'm getting one!

Edit: I actually just got one.

[Captain Insano]

Originally Posted by xjohnx

Anyone here experienced with this software?

It came with my OBD2 cable and I've been able to use it to change some of the dealer settings like headlight auto-off delay time, disable the auto-off for rear defroster, adjust the buzzer volume from the remote, disable passenger side seatbelt warning buzzer. You can also disable DRL, adjust the sensitivity of the auto headlights to come on when it's darker or lighter out.

I REALLY want to disable my DRL. I totally hate that functionality. I assume dealers won't do this if you ask politely to have it disabled.

[xjohnx]

Originally Posted by Captain Insano

I REALLY want to disable my DRL. I totally hate that functionality. I assume dealers won't do this if you ask politely to have it disabled.

They should be able to do it if you ask them to the next time you bring it in for service, unless there is a local law that prevents them from doing so.

[Cade01]

I have a HEX+CAN/USB VAGCOM cable already, too bad it won't work for this(or will it?)

[Laika]

Originally Posted by celica73

I probably wouldn't use the Toyota software. An iPhone app makes a lot more sense for just reading the values, I'm just curious of that information is in there somewhere. No point in running wires and sensors for gauges if the sensors are already there.

Which iphone app did you have in mind?

[Anorexic 86]

For anyone interested...

I found a eBay user from the United Kingdom selling techstream units with FULL DEALER LEVEL DIAGNOSTICS and REFLASH REPROGRAMMING.

$80.00 USD plus shipping.

eBay user ID: diagnostics_uk

email: ukdiagnostics@gmail.com

Use carefully...