global techstream software overview

1. Global TechStream Software Overview

2. Global Techstream (GTS) Software
GTS is the new generation diagnostics tool developed by Toyota Motor
Corporation.
Unlike the current diagnostic tool, “Intelligent Tester II”, GTS is a PC-based
diagnostic tool. It consists of two components: GTS software and Vehicle
Interface Module (VIM). GTS software is at the core of the diagnostic tool, and
VIM is the communication gateway between GTS software and vehicle’s ECUs.
These components enable technicians to diagnose and reprogram the vehicles.
Features
• Windows-based software for Toyota/Lexus vehicles
• Requires Vehicle Interface Module (VIM) to connect the vehicle
• Legacy Model support with DLC3 (OBDII) connector from 1996 to present
• Apply all the Intelligent Tester II function except Oscilloscope and Voltage meter
• User friendly GUI - more understandable Graphing, displaying DTCs in all
systems etc. with PC screen
• Bigger data storage than IT-II to save Data List, DTCs etc.
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3. GTS Software License
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One Year License:
GTS software is updated 4 times per year.
Major version-up will execute every year (Ex. Version 6 for 2011, version 7 for 2012).
The user can use the license for a major version of the purchased year. It’s valid for one year
(365days) from the date when the user activates the software.
The software license for previous major version would not be taken over to new major version.
(Ex. If you purchase the GTS software license of Version 6, you can update to Version 6.0, 6.1,
6.2.... If you wish to get the Version 7, you need to purchase it.)
The user can purchase next major version of software, or re-activate the same major version
of software for one more year after the termination of the software.
The license for the same major version can be activated with no extra charge.
Site License:
GTS Software is one year site license. Dealership can
install one GTS Software license into multiple PCs in the
same workshop.
2011(Major Version 6)
Version 6 1st update 2nd update 3rd update Version 7
Purchase and activation of license (valid for 365 days)
* Can use only major version 6
Software Termination:
Purchase new license of major version or Reactivate
the same version for one more year.
2012(Major Version 7)

4. GTS Software
Main Menu:
• Connect to Vehicle
• Open Scan Data File
• Check for Scantool Updates
• Generic OBD II
• Software Registration
• User Selection
• Language Selection
• Log Out
Techstream
To launch GTS Software double-click the “Techstream” icon.
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* For installation of GTS software please refer to Global Techstream Installation Procedure.
* Please also make sure that “Other area” is selected in Techstream Configuration.

5. GTS Software - Main menu -
Begins diagnosing the vehicle. The vehicle type is automatically determined
via communication with the vehicle. If the vehicle type cannot be
automatically determined, the user must select Option, etc.
Opens the Service Event File or Uploads Drive Recorder Data.
Runs Generic OBD II.
Changes the language.
* Global Techstream software supports English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
Change the User.
Changes the Current user to Generic User. If user settings are changed, the
changes made will be cancelled.
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Checks for Global Techstream software updates. (Not support)
Performs user registration so the software can be used.

6. Software Registration
By clicking “Software Registration”
button, Web browser will launch and
access to Software license key
generation on globaltechstream.com
site. You enter the required
information and get the license key in
this page. Copy and paste the license
key information to key field in Register
Techstream Software window, and the
OK button.
* Requires to reboot the software.
After installing GTS software, Software ID is displayed automatically in Register
Techstream Software window. Based on this ID the license key will be created.
Without license key you can execute the software for only ten times.
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How register the license:
Click button from main , Register Techstream Software window
appears.

7. User Accounts
• Vehicle Brand (Toyota or Lexus)
• Font Size
• Units
• Language
• Hot Keys
By Setting up a Global Techstream user account and logging in, you can
set preferences for:
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Setting up an account also
creates a directory under
your name that helps you
keep your files organized.

8. Add New user
If this is the first time you’re logging in, click Add New User and follow the
prompts to create a user account.
Tips:
After you create your account, you still
need to select your name from the list
to become the current user.
Then, select your preferences for:
• Vehicle Brand
• Font Size
• Units
• Language
• Hot Keys
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9. User Selection
Once you’ve set up a
user account, select
yourself as the current
user…
…then click OK.
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10. Before connecting it to the vehicle…
1) Connect VIM (Vehicle Interface Module) to PC.
* If you connect VIM for the first time, you need to install the driver in PC.
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2) Check VIM setting.
Select VIM select from Setup menu, then check “OTC VIM” is selected
and click OK.
USB Cable DLC Cable

11. Connect to Vehicle
Vehicle Connection Wizard:
Verify that the Required Information is correct.
Choose the correct Options. Click Next button.
System Select Window appears.
Tip:
If the vehicle can have options, the Next
button will not become active until you make a
selection on the Option pull-down menu.
To connect to the vehicle:
• Connect the DLC cable. (IG-ON)
• Click to launch the
Vehicle Connection Wizard.
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Connect to Vehicle -> System Select
The System Select screen appears when the vehicle is
connected to GTS software.
It lists the ECUs installed in the vehicle.

13. Connect to Vehicle -> System Select
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Click this tub to access the System Select Menu.
ECUs are grouped by the system to
access the targeted ECUs easier.
To Connect ECU ….
Double-click the system name, or Select the
system name and click the Live Data button.

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Connect to Vehicle -> System Select
Starts the Health Check function. DTCs, monitor Status and
program ID are collected from target ECUs.
Starts the Customize function.
Starts the CAN Bus Check function. It lists ECUs that are
connected in CAN Bus.
Starts the Print function.
Returns the screen to the Main Menu Screen.
Starts the ECU Reprogramming function

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Health Check
Health Check function provides Monitor status and Calibration
IDs from target ECU.
Health Check functions provide following
information:
• Monitor Status
• Target ECU DTCs
• Calibration ID
Clear All DTCs:
Deletes all DTC, freeze-frame,
monitor status, monitor results
information and Information Codes.
New Health Check:
Reacquires Health Check
information, and adds an additional
entry in the Stored Data Tab Even
File Tree. Displays Health Check
results.
Time Stamp:
Switch the screen to the
Time Stamp screen.

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Health Check (Time Stamp)
Click Time Stamp button to display the time stamp
information from target ECU. The results of the Time
Stamp are added to the Stored Data Tab Event File Tree.

17. Customize
It is possible to verify and change the set values for
customizable items. Customizable items are divided by function
into Door Lock, Security, Power Window, etc.
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18. CAN Bus Check
When performing a CAN Bus Check, it is possible to display a
list of all ECU's connected to the CAN bus.
“ALL”, “V BUS”, or “Sub-BUS” can be selected from menu
ECU information will display in this area by selecting from pull
down menu below.
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19. Live Data Tab
A Live Data Tab is created for each ECU. Each function is performed by
pressing the menu button on the Live Data Tab.
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20. Live Data Menu
From Live data tab you can perform the following functions.
Start the Trouble Codes function. Displays diagnostic codes.
Start the Data List function. ECU data can be monitored numerically
or in graph form.
The active test is a function to forcibly drive relays, actuators,
solenoids, etc.
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Starts the Monitor function.
Starts the Utility function.

21. Trouble Codes
Displays the DTC data for the system selected on the system
selection screen.
Clear DTCs button：
Deletes DTC, freeze-frame, monitor status,
monitor results information and the
information code.
FF Data button:
Displays freeze-frame data when the cursor is placed on a
DTC that contains freeze-frame data.
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Store button：
Saves DTC, freeze-frame (including Pending FFD),
monitor status, monitor results information and the
information code.

22. Data List
Displays the ECU data numerically or in graph form for the
system selected on the system selection screen.
TIP:
On non-CAN vehicles,
decreasing the number of
displayed parameters will
increase data refresh rate
213 ms
Record button：
Starts Recording the Data List (Unplanned Recording). The
Record button can be pressed even when Live data is being
displayed. Live data can be recorded by pushing the Record
button when in Manual Mode. When recording using the Record
button, the settings are as follows.
Trigger Classification: Manual
Max. Recording Time: 30 sec.
Trigger Position: 50 %
New List button: Enables the user to create a list with fewer
parameters. Parameters may be clicked and highlighted to be carried
over to a new list with only these parameters. A list with fewer
parameters may substantially increase the refresh rate of the values
displayed.
Remove button: Delete the selected row from the current Parameter list.
Data Manager button: Displays the Data List Manger .
Parameter Group list: Data required for diagnosing a specific breakdown
can be grouped. The ECU data belonging to a Parameter Group can be displayed
by selecting that group.
Graph button: Change the display mode to Graph format.
Fuel Consumption button: Launches the Fuel Consumption function.
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Once a snapshot or other data has been stored, the results
can be found under the Stored Data tab.

23. Data List（Graph form）
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Data List（Graph form, common Y-scale）

25. Data List Manager
The Data List Manager lets you easily create custom data lists.
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26. Active Test
The active test is a function to forcibly drive relays, actuators,
solenoids, etc. If they are driven normally in the active test, it
is possible to judge circuits as normal from
the ECU to relays, actuators, solenoids, etc.
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27. Monitor
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N/A
Techstream provides simplified monitor results.
Continuous
Pass
Fail
Incomplete
Not Available
Summary Icons
All monitor data is
displayed on one
screen.
Cumulative and Current tabs
group monitor results.

28. Utility
System checks and other functions, such as EVAP System Check and
Immobilizer Key Registration, have been grouped under the Utility
Selection Menu.
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29. Retrieving stored Data
To retrieve stored data click
File and Open Scan Data File,
or click button
from Main Menu.
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Select Open service event file.
Select the file you want to open,
and then click Load button

30. Saving Data
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To save data click File and
Save As.
Enter a File Name.
You can use the default name, or
create a name that is easy for
you to remember.
Click SAVE Button.
Save your data every time you
have data you’d like to keep.

31. Saving Snapshots
Health Check Data List
Snapshot can be saved from
Health Check or Data List.
Saved snapshots are saved
within a event file.
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32. Stored Data List
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The Stored Data tab provides access
to stored data records:
Vehicle Data
System Data
Tip:
Click the plus and
minus symbols to
open and close
data list items.
Techstream Data

33. Tabs
Global Techstream categorizes the each of function or system as tabs.
System Select: when connecting to the vehicle, this tab appears.
Stored Data: this tab appears when Health Check is executed in System Select
window.
Other tabs：appeared tab for each system which is selected by System select
window.
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34. Global Techstream Software（Screen Flow）
System Select
Live Data
Stored Data
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