Och

iTrader: (3)

Of course, thats the same software dealers use.

Och

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Look how much stuff this software monitors LIVE!

And this is just on the power train! It can monitor the rest of the systems as well - AC, VSC, airbags, etc, and it can run a number of tests.

In comparison, generic ELM software is only able to monitor basic powertrain sensors.

skperformance

iTrader: (6)

i have used my bluetooth and usb elm 327 chip for 3 years , it works but it very slow at readings , good for an idea but takes about 10 seconds between updates of each sensors new data .
i have had the damn techstream program and it will not communicate with the cable or car on 3 pc's . Keeps giving me a stupid vim communications error . if anyone has any ideas as the seller is a complete moron . i really want this thing to work .
help

GS4_Fiend

iTrader: (22)

Holy crap! I should have known. I need to get this. Thanks for sharing! So just get the basic T1S cable and thats what i get?

GS4_Fiend

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Mind telling us which buyer you got it from too?

Och

iTrader: (3)

Its TIS cable, not T1S.

Sk, this software will only work with certain cables. The certified is Mongoose MFC, but its $500. The cheapest cable that it will work with is X-Horse MVCI, just search ebay for Toyota TIS, they go for around $120 shipped from HK or China. I bought it from seller ystoney2010.

It will not work with $20 basic ELM cables.

Och

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TIS cable is not particularly fast either, whether you buy a cheap TIS cable or the genuine Mongoose, but it gets the job done.

If you want Techstream to work fast, I hear that there's a $1600 module called CarDAQ-Plus, thats made by the same company that make Mongoose, but for casual use thats way too much money to spend. And even with that module I don't know how fast its going to be. Don't forget that the DLC3 port on our cars is essentially a serial port and the cable has a serial to USB converter. Think dialup modem when it comes to serial ports.

Blanco

iTrader: (8)

So with the X-horse cable you can actually change the C-best settings? IE, changing the customize settings?

GS4_Fiend

iTrader: (22)

According to Och, you can change some settings

Och

iTrader: (3)

Yep, all the settings that are customizable on our cars can be changed with the X-Horse cable.

The only thing that you cannot to is program calibration updates - you will need the Mongoose cable for that.

Blanco

iTrader: (8)

I take it you need a microsoft based pc/laptop to run the software?

Och

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Yes, it runs on windows. You could probably run it on a mac too, through Parallels desktop.

sakataj

iTrader: (182)

hehe, i found him....fixing to buy one it's $47 + $77.99 shipping lol
you said this will come with the hacked version of techstream right?

i wasnt even interested in this till i noticed/read you'll said you could change C-BEST features.

OCH if when i get this in, IF i have any ?'s can i give you a ring about it?

Och

iTrader: (3)

Sure absolutely.

GS4_Fiend

iTrader: (22)

I'm getting it too Brian. Och should have chimmed in about this in the C-Best setting thread.

This product is cool, but the damn shipping costs more than the product itself!

But many thanks to Och for letting us know about it.