GR Yaris (Gen 2) Techstream & J2534 cable for disabling ANC & ESE

[VirtualSmile]

Hey all!

Very recently got my hands on a Gen 2 GR Yaris, MY 2024 / compliance 2025.

I'm trying to access certain OBD settings such as disabling ANC and ESE. I tried using my friend's OBD2 reader with Carista but it's missing a lot of options. Carista support says it's likely I don't have an ANC & ESE system in my car, but I'm almost certain I do, and all Australian models come with the JBL system.

I bought a Cheap J2534 (Mini VCI) cable off Ebay with firmware version v1.4.1 and it came with Techstream v18. Unfortunately I can't read any ECU data - all boxes are yellow and time out / are unavailable when trying to access them .

Has anyone has any luck with the Gen 2 GR Yaris & Techstream? Is this only programmable through Toyota's new online GTS software?

Extra: I got in touch with the dealer I bought the car from - they're not sure if they can do it, and want to charge me a consult / drive in fee of $300, and labour at $180 per hour to figure out of they can or not. This is why I'd like to explore other options first.

Thanks all!

 

[Altocumulus]

Just ask Toyota to turn it off at your next service. They did it for free for me.

 

[Ecsrobin]

automatic or Manual?

 

[VirtualSmile]

Just ask Toyota to turn it off at your next service. They did it for free for me.

Might just do that for the next service - was planning to bring it to another mechanic / place I prefer. Thanks!

 

[VirtualSmile]

automatic or Manual?

It's a manual.

Honestly after sitting in a gen 1 I'm not sure if I even have the ANC / ESE, or if it just sounds different in the gen 2. I would've thought Toyota would know or there would be information about it not being installed on the AUS models.

 

[Ecsrobin]

It's a manual.

Honestly after sitting in a gen 1 I'm not sure if I even have the ANC / ESE, or if it just sounds different in the gen 2. I would've thought Toyota would know or there would be information about it not being installed on the AUS models.

You should have an option in the stereo settings to turn off the plumbed in noise (autos don’t) not sure if ANC is also in that menu.

 

[cdruk]

I just turned mine off in the stereo settings. At the same time, I managed to use techstream for other stuff using an aliexpress cable and software. Just choose a 2021 YARIS GXPA16 G16E-GTS model and it works fine

 

[R-power]

Might just do that for the next service - was planning to bring it to another mechanic / place I prefer. Thanks!

i have mk2 dat8
i have used several times carista with dongle obdlink mx+ and it find ANC & ESE and i can manage them easily