Using WinRAR Unpack the following files from either the mini-CD or the download to a temp folder on your hard drive (Use c: temp). Download and install a trial version of if you don't already have it. The content of bundled mini-CD: The Techstream, MVCI drivers and TIS Key all can be found on the mini disk, but I will leave a.zip download containing them if you guys need them. Mine is actually Windows 7 圆4, but for Windows 8 the configuration procedure should be identical. A laptop running 64-bit version of Windows 7/8.
The “newest” refers to the version of bundled Techstream, rather than the cable firmware, as cable shows serial number “MVCI006000001” and firmware version 1.4.1, which is widely known as “cheap clone of the original XHorse MVCI cable”. Mine was advertised as “Newest V8.00.034 MINI VCI for TOYOTA TIS Techstream Diagnostic Cable & Software”. The cable is about 4’ long, with translucent casing and “MINI-VCI J2534 Standard OBDII Communication Interface” sticker: The cable comes with a mini CD with drivers and Toyota Techstream software. MINI VCI cable for TOYOTA TIS Techstream. And completely uninstall any traces of previous attempts to download the software) Equipment Needed. Also, make sure your cd comes with the same version that is listed as mine 8.00.034. Download all of the files from this Dropbox link: (Even if you have the mini cd, and have the software already, you still need to download the ' mvci-圆4.reg' and ' TechstreamUpdateV8.10.021.exe' files from that link. The software works on any OS, but the drivers are the problem so instead they just have to be downloaded manually. I got stuck doing Google searches for about 2 hours trying to figure out if this could be done on a Windows 64-bit computer without the use of annoying Dual Boot or Virtual Machines on XP, and despite what most of these threads say, IT CAN BE DONE!
I know there are a few threads out there already on the subject, but they don't contain any useful guides on how to actually succeed in activating and using this software, it's mostly just download links.
Browse to the folder with Windows Explorer.This is for anyone that is currently trying to use Techstream software to change dealer settings on their BRZ/FRS with a MINI-VCI cable and software. Open the file MVCI Driver for TOYOTA.msi with 7zip and extract to the folder you created. Create the folder C:Program Files (x86)XHorse ElectronicsMVCI Driver for Toyota TIS. Reading the instructions it required me to install the MVCI driver followed by the Techstream software.The MVCI driver repeatedly failed to install so after a quick search it appeared that other people also had this issue when using 64 bit versions of Windows 7, I was running 64 bit Windows 8.The solution was very simple are required manually extracting the MVCI driver, I used 7 zip which worked very well but the are many other applications that will extract this installer.
Mini VCII purchased a Mini VCI cable to perform diagnostics on a Toyota from an online site and it arrived with a cd containing drivers, the Techstream software, and some PDF documents with instructions.The main files of interest on the cd were ‘MVCI Driver for TOYOTA’ and ‘Toyota Techstream 8.00.034’.