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Front end clunking
So since we got the car, (2010 vellfire 2.4) the front left and front right makes a knocking sound when going over bumps, sometimes once or twice and sometimes several in very quick succession, the vehicle has air suspension, and this sound doesn't really change in pitch or how often it happens regardless of how high or low the car is set up, I had initially thought drop links because the noise I hear sounds all the world like a worn droplink, so I installed new ones and the sound didn't really
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Alphard Wind Deflectors Wanted (Gen1)
Hi all, I have a 2007 Alphard without wind deflectors. I really want to fit the genuine toyota ones to the van, but I can't find any right now, they seem to be like hen's teeth. I did manage to find a listing on eBay a few weeks ago, all 4 for 55 inc postage, which was an absolute steal. Well, unfortunately Royal Mail managed to snap two of them in transit, so now i'm absolutely gutted in all honesty - 20 year old items shipped in a bin bag was just asking for trouble. Anyway, if anyone has a
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Addy ·Hi I’m Adi from West Norfolk Just put a deposit down on our first Alphard. It’s a 2.4L petrol from Andy’s Imports. Should have it in a week or two and will no doubt be scouring these pages for info. All the best
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Battery swap has the engine light and vsc warning
Hi, a recent battery swap has the engine and VSC lights on. (2011 2,4L) lots on the net about this as a common fault on a swap. I have tried the disconnect negative battery lead trick = no good I have tried wheels left / right /straight on trick = no good I tried my launch crp123x despite having a sub menu with an Alphard reset - that didnt work. So I need a better diag' tool and pondering which one, tempted with an " icarsoft jp v3" or maybe up the anti to a "cr max " to maybe deal with
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ABS REPLACEMENT
DJ1 ·Toyota said thenoise on my brake pedal is due to a faulty ABS pump. They said it would take around 5 hours to replace it with a second hand unit I got from Nippon Auto's. does anyone know if tha't correct the length of time involved? looking on you tube it says all you need to do is disconnect battery first then disconnect the electrical plug undo the pipe lines on the ABS unit and then unbolt from the body and replace the unit connecting the pipes back in and electrical connection. Anyone ever
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Front end clunking
I have the same, its worn suspension mounts.
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Front end clunking
So since we got the car, (2010 vellfire 2.4) the front left and front right makes a knocking sound when going over bumps, sometimes once or twice and sometimes several in very quick succession, the vehicle has air suspension, and this sound doesn't really change in pitch or how often it happens regardless of how high or low the car is set up, I had initially thought drop links because the noise I hear sounds all the world like a worn droplink, so I installed new ones and the sound didn't really change, inspected the sway bar bushings and they didn't look massively worn but I've replaced those with new OEM bushings and the noise still persists. Looking under the car the only thing I can really see that has any noticeable play is the driveshafts (both sides) but given that the noise is the same regardless of if I'm accelerating or not, and I don't get any odd sounds when turning at full lock I'm doubtful that it's those. Engine mounts look spot on and even when nudged with a bar they don't have much play at all, I've looked over the brakes and they don't seem to be doing it either (and the rattle/clunk happens even when breaking lightly and breaking hard) so I figured I'd ask if anyone has any ideas before i go having the lower arms removed and new bushings installed along with new ball joints. Thanks!
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Alphard Wind Deflectors Wanted (Gen1)
Nippon Autospares in Derby has some: https://nipponautospares.com/search?q=deflector&at%5B0%5D%5Bname%5D=Make&at%5B0%5D%5Bvalue_name%5D=Toyota but looks like only the right rear and right front (I think, it's labelled as right rear but has a sloping part that I think is for the front RH door). You could ask if they might be getting any more in?
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Would never advise to buy without seeing And I was told by many not to but all worked out ok”4700 miles and immaculate 👍🏼
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Hi Adi I’m on the south coast , became the proud owner of a vellfire 2.4 in feb 2026 Bought without seeing from London had it delivered. (Sounds Bit dodge I know) Had 6 months MOT on it just put it into local garage this week And relief went straight through, really is a pleasure to drive 👍🏼👍🏼
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Alphard Wind Deflectors Wanted (Gen1)
Hi @Gamith Thanks for your kind help. I was ideally wanting to keep the alphard toyota parts only. Not too sure how good these aftermarket options are - Anyone have experience of them? I see there's one good review on the Amazon listing, so I may give those a go...