| Function | Menu Path | Notes | |----------|-----------|-------| | | System Select → any ECU → Trouble Codes | Use for check engine light, ABS, SRS, etc. | | Live Data (Data List) | System Select → ECU → Data List | Choose parameters (RPM, coolant temp, O2 sensors) | | Active Test | System Select → ECU → Active Test | Command actuators (fuel pump, fans, locks) | | ECU Relearning | System Select → ECU → Utility | For throttle body, idle air, steering angle sensor | | Immobilizer & Key Registration | Immobiliser (under Chassis/ Body) | Requires security seed key (may need Techstream + security dongle for some models) | | Customization | System Select → Main Body → Customize | Change auto-lock, lights, windows, beeps |
The primary advantage is . If you have ever tried to install "vanilla" Techstream from a random eBay CD, you likely encountered "Error: Unable to connect to VIM." The AutoKent distributions are specifically optimized to fix the communication timing issues between the software and the cheap Chinese cables most DIYers use. Final Thoughts autokent techstream