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Trick TPMS system

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by bear15, May 22, 2011.

  1. Air_Boss

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    Mine charged slightly less but in the final analysis of a persistent TPMS fault that occurred all summer, I found the car still synced to the winter tires/rims... Discussion at the 20k service and switch-over to summer tires ought to be interesting.
     
  2. PriusGuy32

    PriusGuy32 Prius Driver Extraordinaire

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    ... I ended up buying Techtream and a mini-VCI cable for $30 on the internet. This allows me to - amongst many cool other things - program my TPMS sensors, and easily change from summer to winter tires. (y)
     
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    How much did Techstream cost you... and/or where'd you get it?
     
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    PriusGuy32 Prius Driver Extraordinaire

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    I ended up getting it here: New MINI VCI for TOYOTA TIS Techstream V8.30.021 16Pin Cable

    I paid $34.99 for it as well, even though I bought it ~1 year ago. Shipping took a while as I believe its coming from China/Japan. But in the end, worth it!
     
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    Is the included software what you are using or did you actually obtain Techstream?

    SCH-I545 ?
     
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    Ad states for 16-pin -- won't fit 22-pin.

    What models/years have 16-pin interface?
     
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    Hmmm, works great on my 2007 Pri. Ive been using it for over a year.