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So Techstream for 2nd Gen is basically useless?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Wayon, Apr 10, 2020.

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  1. Apr 10, 2020 at 9:15 AM
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    Pretty much stock for now. . .
    I read all sorts of stuff about lots of customizations that people are doing (door locks and buzzers and more) so I got a cable with the program and I can't do any of it. Am I missing something?

    I guess I should have done a little more research.

    I hate it when that happens.
     
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  2. Apr 10, 2020 at 9:20 AM
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    There isn't much tech on the 2nd gen to customize. I think it's cool that the 3rd gen, and other vehicles have the availability to change the settings and customize it to the drivers liking.

    I'm not sure if I really like being able to change so many things through techstream, I'd always be wanting to change the settings.
     
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  3. Apr 10, 2020 at 9:36 AM
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    Pretty much stock for now. . .
    I know, I wish I had the option though. . . Really the main one is playing the stereo with the door open without that damn buzzer.
     
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  4. Apr 10, 2020 at 9:38 AM
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    You can disable the seatbelt chime.
     
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  5. Apr 10, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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    Pretty much stock for now. . .
    You mean with Techstream?
     
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  6. Apr 10, 2020 at 9:44 AM
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    Phoosa I never saw nothing.

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    Disabled seatbelt chime in mine with version purchased off Amazon.

    No issues.
     
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  7. Apr 10, 2020 at 9:53 AM
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    I did poke around. There's a fair amount of trouble to possibly get in. Lol
     
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  8. Apr 10, 2020 at 9:56 AM
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  9. Apr 10, 2020 at 9:57 AM
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    2015 tacoma is the last of the simple scans, maybe 8 modules haha.

    Modern Toyotas have 50+ modules, takes forever to scan.

    My only issue with tacoma is the 4x4 system. Absolutely zero feedback or functionality. Just a blinking light.
     
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  10. Apr 10, 2020 at 11:22 AM
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    With Techstream you can program your own keys and TPMS sensors. That’s why I bought it.
     
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  11. May 11, 2020 at 3:47 PM
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    I’m still learning how to do it with my windows 10 64 bit laptop. I need to recalibrate my seat occupant sensor for make the airbag light go away. And also program my own keys
     
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  12. May 11, 2020 at 5:19 PM
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    Yes it's quite useless in customizing the 2nd gen Tacoma because it's only the seat belt chime. However you can program new keys and new TPMS.

    However with my 2018 $4Runner there are tons of options to customize.
     
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  13. May 11, 2020 at 7:12 PM
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    So who has a link to the cable they're using? Also, was the software separate or included with the cable purchase?
     
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  14. May 11, 2020 at 7:55 PM
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    I think any mini vci cable for Toyota will work. I searched on eBay for one and sorted by the ones shipping from the US. All the other ones were shipping from China with an ETA of sometime in July, this one is coming next week
     
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  15. May 11, 2020 at 8:21 PM
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    Just to be contrary.
    The main purpose of Techstream is not the customize option....

    OBD stands for On Board Diagnostics.
     
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  16. May 12, 2020 at 6:16 AM
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    What he said......TS allows you to turn on of off those options that are available, as listed in the owners manual (like the seat belt and door open chimes). It is primarily a diagnostic tool.
     
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    I thought it was "Oh Boy! Damn!!!"
     
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