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Is finding parts a problem?
alpar ·Hi all - 1st post. I'm due to see a 2006 Alphard tomorrow (2.4l, campervan conversion, automatic, under 75k miles). This morning I spoke to my local, trusted Toyota mechanic because I know nothing about Alphards. He warned me of the following: Parts can be very hard to get (sometimes impossible), as they are imports. The electrics can be an issue. Working on them can be tricky, because any instructions would be in Japanese. How seriously should I take these 3 warnings? I don't want to lum
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Hybrid water pump wiring diagram
Loretto ·I have a problem with the hybrid water coolant pump and it seems there is a dodgy wire or connection as only 2v arrives at the water pump. This causes the vehicle to overheat. Can someone share the wiring diagram? -
"E" on MFD dashboard display
PaulS_ ·Hi all, has anyone seen this "E" message and/or know what it stands for? This may or may not be related to my other forum post on a flat battery, but I couldn't find anything in the manual about it. -
English Alphard / Velfire Workshop Repair Manual - HERE!
Simbad ·Hi All, If you’ve been following my DIY projects, you’ll know the struggle. A while back I found a proper goldmine – a Russian site hosting the full 20 series repair workshop manual. Naturally the link died, I cleared my bookmarks and I thought it was gone for good. I’m about to have a go at replacing the steering wheel bushings. To be honest, most garages are just incompetent when it is comes to working on these cars properly because 'it's not on our system'. I’d much rather do it myself as I -
chrome bonnet top moulding for series 20
Joe- ·Hi all, I’m looking for a replacement chrome bonnet top moulding for my 2008 Alphard 350S C Package (GGH20). It’s the trim strip along the front edge of the bonnet, just above the grille. Mine is missing, but the clips and studs are still on the bonnet, as you can see in the photo. A few of the clips are bent, so I may need new ones too. I’ve been told it’s around £300 new, which seems like a lot for a piece of trim, so I’d much rather find a used one in good condition. Does anyone have any s
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Is finding parts a problem?
On parts, Autodoc (EU based) are good for most service parts. If you need OEM Toyota, Amayama have the online catalogues to find the genuine part number and will ship from Japan (postage starts at about £20 and takes 2 weeks, add £12.50 import fee and VAT if the order is above £135). Once you have the part number from Amayama it's also worth searching eBay, Toyota Direct Parts (you can submit a request if they don't list it) and calling your local Toyota dealer for a quote.
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Is finding parts a problem?
On service information, there are official service manual CDs which are very comprehensive. They're mostly HTML files and images - I use Firefox browser with its inbuilt translation which makes a pretty good job of translating the Japanese into English. The Techstream dealer service software is also widely available online (there are knockoff 'MiniVCI' cables available, but I'm using a Tactrix Openport clone which seems a bit more stable). You can select Japanese models but use English for all the prompts - especially useful when it's stepping you through a procedure. You just need a garage who is used to thinking out of the box a little. Many garages are all about throughput - they do regular MOT repairs all day long and it's all priced up on the computer - it's not worth their while for anything that falls out of their usual pattern, eg parts aren't available from their usual supplier. You need someone who is willing to take the time to do things a different way - either someone with JDM experience or an old school village/backstreet garage who is willing to do things differently, and perhaps have you hold their hand if needed.
- Hybrid water pump wiring diagram
- Hybrid water pump wiring diagram
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Is finding parts a problem?
Thanks to you also, sir - I'm getting some excellent help here, in advance of my inspection.
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Is finding parts a problem?
There are plenty of dedicated parts suppliers either independents or even some Toyota dealers, in fact Toyota sell service parts on eBay. The only electrical problems that crop up regularly are the powered sliding door which is in fact a bowden type cable that breaks up and jams the motor inside the door, a quick solution is to cut the cabel and open/close manually and the ballast units for the dip headlights but they are an easy fix as well