Techstream No 2021 RAV4 Prime Option Solution
Customer question:
It is a 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime. When choose a vehicle in Techstream V15 software it does not list the Prime as an option. Just the normal Rav4, Rav4 EV and Rav4 HV. Which option should I choose?
Here is the clue.
The early V15 didn’t cover all 2021 vehicles like the Rav4 Prime and the Venza HV, V15.20.021 was the first to include them.
So you need version 15.20.021 and later. Choose either 2021 Rav4 or Rav4 HV.
Also have to choose a proper cable.
User feedback:
I updated Techstream to V15.30.026 and it gives the option of a Rav4 PHV and it works (using the vxdiag vcx nano toyota cable). I was able to address and clear the code and now all is good electronically with the car!
FYI:
Our customers also tested version 18.00.008 and it knows about the 2023 RAV4 Prime. V18 is what people use and works on anything upto 2023.
BMW E90 Radio Coding with VXDIAG VCX SE BMW
Background information:
Got a BMW radio replaced which was removed from a car with a Hi-Fi system, it did not want to be coded (RAD2 module) to Stereo via a cheap inpa cable (because cheap cables do not digest large packages of LCI versions of radios).
You need a better cable for diagnostics and coding. When retrofitting Top Hi-Fi, you have to code the radio for different configurations, and more than once.
It was decided to buy something more serious than a cable. The choice was between the ICOM clone with an optical adapter or the VXDIAG VCX SE BMW. The second one won.
Why choose VXDIAG? After reading reviews about the very frequent failure of ICOMs clone, their dubious filling, and in principle the presence of at least some technical support, in connection with the above, he ordered the VCX SE in the minimum configuration – just a device, without SSD or HDD, since everything necessary was already installed on the laptop and is freely available on the Internet.
Here is such a little thing with functionality not inferior to ICOM.
Of course, in addition to coding, I had other plans for this adapter. Among them was restoring the functionality of the dead radio.
Once again connected to the machine, but now through a modern interface via Wi-Fi, we try to resurrect the radio.
Tried to flash RAD2 with the programming voltage ON, headed to no result as always.
The radio did not start, the firmware was loaded only with the first strip, and the second remained at zero.
Today I was thinking “what if it’s because of the broken MOST Ring, cause I don’t have any MOST module, but the RAD2 HU Have the MOST GW and it blinks when the ignition is on. So, I just made the MOST loop with original BMW wiring (will retrofit top hi-fi in the future, looking for parts at the moment) and has connected it to the RAD2.
Then:
WinKFP
Comfort Mode
Update ECU
Choose RA2CL2
Prog.
Ok
I did it with VCX SE BMW through WiFi connection. The flash procedure took about 15 minutes.
To program the RAD2 with MOST GW you must connect it to itself or rather have MOST loop.
VXDIAG Honda HDS Cannot Connect 02-04 CRV?
Problem:
Resolve VXDIAG VX Manager Error 5 Access Denied Problem
Problem:
Failed to install vx manager for vxdiag vcx se scanner, it reported the error “Setup was unable to create the directory. Error 5: Access is denied.” Any solution?
Solution:
Delete the target folder and reinstall vx manager.
Download vx manager on www.vxdiagshop.com “Download” area or from www.vxdiag.net.
VXDIAG VCX SE Cannot Connect Benz Viano W639?
Problem:
One of vxdiagshop.com’s customers bought the vxdiag VCX SE Benz scanner with his Mercedes Benz Viano W639. He had difficulty connecting to any of the modules.
Will vxdiag vcx se diagnose and code modules on W639?
VXDIAG engineer solution:
Viano W639 you should manually enter VIN to scan modules. VXDIAG Xentry will not automatically read VIN on this old model.
Our engineer has tested it working fine.
Support 4-way can bus, 2-way K-line / L-line protocol. It works fine on 2005 onwards models. For pre-2005 models with Kline, need luck.