Mongoose MFC - Toyota, Honda, Nissan, VW, and Others

NEWS: Toyota Techstream now runs on the Mongoose MFC in full diagnostic mode and fully certified by Toyota!

Techstream software is now available by subscription, both short term and long term

This is the full blown Toyota maintenance diagnostic system. Use the Mongoose directly with the Techstream tough book, or simply load the software on your own laptop or PC and see the same results the dealer sees.

Mongoose MFC cable with ISO9141/CAN for Toyota, Honda, Nissan, VW, and Others

Mongoose is a low-cost, high-performance vehicle network interface that connects a laptop directly to the Bus Network via the OBD-II connector. Drew Technologies designed this product to be affordable for Professional Technicians, CarPCs, the aftermarket, and automotive enthusiasts. The package includes:

Mongoose MFC vehicle interface
Installation CD with device driver (J2534 compatible)

The Mongoose MFC includes a J2534 driver and delivers full-speed (12mps) USB 2.0 performance. This version is compatible with most European and Asian vehicles. Please verify compatibility before ordering.

Key Features of the Mongoose MFC for Toyota, Honda, Nissan, VW

J2534 and J2534-1 compliant device driver
Commercial Range (0 to +70� C)
Dimensions: 3" x 1.75"
Operating Voltage: Bus-powered by USB
Host Interface: Full-speed 12 mbps USB 2.0 with J2534 device driver
Lost cost, high performance pass-thru diagnostic tool for use with PC
USB Diagnostics tool for CAN and ISO9141 vehicles
Supports reprogramming for Toyota, Honda, Nissan, VW, and Audi.
Simple packaging with electronics contained inside the cable.
Retail Price $495, see the Tuner Tools price for discounts
J2534 and J2534-1 compliant device driver
Commercial Range (0 to +70� C)
Dimensions: 3" x 1.75"
Operating Voltage: Bus-powered by USB
Host Interface: Full-speed 12 mbps USB 2.0 with J2534 device driver

Bus Protocols supported by the Mongoose MFC for Toyota, Honda, Nissan, VW

CAN Bus (capable of ISO 15765, GMLAN, J1939, and ISO14229)
KWP2000 (ISO9141 / ISO14230)
Short to Ground pins 1, 9 and 15
VPP +5 Pin 12

Diagnostics with the Mongoose MFC for Toyota, Honda, Nissan, VW

The Mongoose MFC is a USB pass-thru device that utilizes the SAE J2534-1 API. What this means is that the Mongoose MFC uses a standard communications interface to the vehicle, allowing it to work with 3rd party diagnostic applications. Different diagnostics and data logging applications supported are currently supported by the Mongoose, with more being added all of the time.

We stock and sell 3rd party diagnostics and data logging applications PCMScan and ScanXL. With either ScanXL or PCMScan you can retrieve and clear DTC codes, view and record PID data, and perform other general diagnostics. PCMScan or ScanXL running on the Mongoose supports all ISO141 import vehicles and all CAN vehicles from GM, Ford, BMW, Honda, Toyota, Chrysler, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Volvo, Volkswagen, and many other automaker brands.