The i-HDS software supports the use of a generic pass-thru VCI that is compliant with SAE J2534-1 and J2534-2. However, American Honda Motor Co. recommends the Denso DST-i for use on Honda and Acura vehicles, Honda Canada Inc. recommends the Denso DST-nano for use on Honda and Acura vehicles, as Honda has worked closely with this manufacturers to ensure their hardware and our software interact safely and within the J2534-1 and J2534-2 specifications, for both diagnostics and reprogramming. If you choose to use a generic VCI, please carefully consider the customer and technical support options you will receive from your chosen device supplier. Honda does not provide technical or customer support for generic VCI devices.
VCI Name Version Information Notes; Firmware J2534 API; DENSO: DST-i: 2.02.0002. 04.04: This is the current generation VCI used by American Honda Motor Co. Honda and Acura dealers. Honda routinely validates the functionality and provides customer support for this device. DENSO: DST-nano: 2.02.0002. 04.04. Mini Vci J2534 Firmware Update Hopefully the search engines pick this up and it is helpful for someone else. Techstream Window 8 64 bit: Got my Techstream (10.30.029) cable and software working on Windows8 64-bit laptop. Was 15 with slow boat shipping, took 2.5 weeks to get.
The VCI Application Table below lists devices that either are approved and supported by Honda or are known to have completed and passed an independent, exhaustive validation program with our i-HDS software suite.
Manufacturer | VCI Name | Version Information | Notes | |
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Firmware | J2534 API | |||
DENSO | DST-i | 2.02.0002* | 04.04 | This is the current generation VCI used by American Honda Motor Co. Honda and Acura dealers. Honda routinely validates the functionality and provides customer support for this device. |
DENSO | DST-nano | 2.02.0002* | 04.04 | This is the current generation VCI used by Honda Canada Inc. Honda and Acura dealers. Honda routinely validates the functionality and provides customer support for this device. |
Bosch | MVCI | 3.01.60* | 04.04 | This is the previous generation VCI used by American Honda Motor Co. and Honda Canada Inc. Honda and Acura dealers. |
Drew Technologies | MongoosePro Honda | 1.9.5** | 04.04 | This company has completed an independent i-HDS validation and claims it to function with the i-HDS software. Honda does not provide ongoing validation, nor customer support for this device. |
Dearborn Group | d-briDGe Pro | 3.303** | 04.04 | This company has completed an independent i-HDS validation and claims it to function with the i-HDS software. Honda does not provide ongoing validation, nor customer support for this device |
* These versions may have been superseded. Honda provides the latest supported versions to current i-HDS subscribers.
** Version used in validation program. See Terms and Conditions and Important Notice Regarding Reprogramming below for more details.