Mini Vci 1.4 quick Q - will it read codes on a 2012

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Accessories and Modifications' started by andreimontreal, Dec 23, 2019.

  1. andreimontreal

    andreimontreal Active Member

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    What the title said; looking to find out this asap. I need fast a mini vci to read codes on a 2012. I found this firmware 1.4 with Techstream 13 on amazon that can ship here tomorrow (amazon com has good reviews for that - I hope it works).

    From what I understand that will work to read codes just fine? It will limit me for certain setting mods and whatnot?
     
    #1 andreimontreal, Dec 23, 2019
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    Software is free on internet but cord isnt
     
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    Not my question by far @tankyuong.
     
    #3 andreimontreal, Dec 23, 2019
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    Depends on the software version and build that is available.
     
    #4 Grit, Dec 23, 2019
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    The software version - it says in the link - it's v13.00.022 . The build: do you mean the car or the computer?
     
    #5 andreimontreal, Dec 23, 2019
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    If you purchased a J2534 protocol dongle, the dongle will be able to plug into the OBD2 port for reading the codes;).

    Some members have had challenges either installing the software or having the dongle recognizing the software either due to installation challenges or the quality of the dongle:cool:.

    But it is set up to read the codes:).

    Good luck and keep us posted .
     
    #6 Raytheeagle, Dec 24, 2019
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    Should be here Fri or Sat. Will def update because of the whole brakes issue if you saw that.
     
    #7 andreimontreal, Dec 24, 2019
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