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You can buy dash mats to stop the dash becoming sticky. But too late if it is already sticky.

@NorthBoy just take your time, get the correct brushes and some decent quality rags to wipe the spray off. I didn't mask anything off by the way but I do have a very steady hand (art degree finally paid off 😂) but you might want to mask up if your aren't confident, see how you get on and good luck!

@big_boz you have given me the confidence to finally give it a go - cheers. I will report back

Hi @NorthBoy So the spray I found applying liberally and leaving it for a few mins to penetrate worked quite well. My dash really was only sticky down near the screen, I would say one pass over most of the dash was enough, the actual sticky bit I did several times and still have quite a bit left. The finishing coat I did everywhere, I got some of the foam brushes the company use in the demo videos off Amazon for very little money and then also had a very small watercolour brush to do the detail areas. I have only done one pass so far and it was quite cold when I did it, now a few months later it definitely needs doing again as there is some areas that can be seen not quite be an even tone. Again though I have loads left to do it again so when the weather warms up do it again and possibly a third time to get it perfect. Regards sugru, you can use it for deep scratches, I had a few dents that I completely covered and used vinyl I had to apply the leather like pattern. As an aside the dash paint in the kit covers the sugru completely but it takes an extra coat so I would suggest giving the sugru areas an initial pass with the paint, let it dry then do the whole dash. I was a bit like you dude, I didn't want to start it and make my dash worse, but that 100% is not the case it was very simple and the results are great.

I had a similar problem. Took it back to where I bought it. They replaced the actuator (I think that is what is called), that moves plastic flaps that route hot and cold air to windscreen, feet, etc. The unit is up the side of the centre console, but not easy to get to There are a few you tube videos and other posts about this problem as I remember

Big Boz, I have this job to do, but haven’t had the time yet. I have the the same ‘sticky dash fit’ product from Oz, but have been a little apprehensive in using it yet. Your post does however fill me with hope. A couple of questions if I may: - — how did you use the cleaning spray and how did it leave the surface? I’ve previously tried to clean off the sticky stuff before I knew what I was doing with normal cleaner, and don’t want to create more mess. - when you applied the finishing coat did you paint down front of the console plastic - the area that connects with the clove box - I have fine single line cracks in some areas does the Sugru work for those, or just big holes. Any advise will be gratefully received.

Craig, I had the same problem. It is not a difficult job, although a little fiddly. I got the part from Jap Euro car parts. I can’t remember the part number but it looks like the attached. For fitting I found you tube Rav 5 videos good to show you what to do. The design and layout is the same. Basically - remove from RHS wheel, remove the plastic covering that separates this area from the engine area, and you’ll see the washer fluid tank with the two pumps - one for front, one for rear at the bottom. They are held in with washer so can be pulled off. To check it is the pump and not the fuse. Swap the rear (working) pump and plug it into the front socket. If it works the pump is the problem. If it doesn’t, then you’ll need to look at the electrics. Hope that helps

Take a look at aliexpress (https://www.aliexpress.com/w/wholesale-alphard.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.search.0) and search for 'alphard' - lots come up. A popular add-on on the site are plastic light strips that you can feed into gaps between the trim, and then change colour should you wish. I have seen some for the door rails and areas like that! You can also get replacement interior lights in different colours, thing like that.

Im not that brave to tell her that lol

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hello colin pm me your reg no. and i will send you a drawing and the oe no. and might beable to point you in right direction

Hi looking for an air mix flap actuator drivers side (r/h side) for my series 20 any body help please

Thanks for your input kinging, that’s really useful, I will take a look. I’ve found rhdjapan and Blackhawk which have some nice bits and pieces and their shipping to the uk seems quite reasonable.

Hello jason i have atatched 2 photos show fuse box in engine bay have marked red the fuses you need to look at i hope this helps.

I have a set of lowering springs , I removed them due to some issues when traveling over field lanes etc when visiting campsites (dont recall supras being designed for rough surface travel?) I fitted 19" wheels three years ago, take heed as to Rojie's comments, from my dealings with upgrading several alphards and vellfires they become a "Cash Cow" very quickley

Take a look at Tegiwa, I believed they have a few items for AH20.

Thanks for the dashboard info,i will go find one Women seem to like white is to match the kitchen appliances lol

It looks really nice. That was my first choice but the wife wanted white and getting anything but white near me was tough. I also have the velour interior, not a lover of leather especially in summer. The interior is very hard wearing, the only wear I have is the drivers armrest. One more thing to consider is the dashboard. It has a habit of being sticky in summer if it gets direct heat when parked. There are dash covers you can buy, some are felt (stay away from these). I bought one from AliExpress, its like a fake leather and fits perfect. For the price of it, its better then having to fix the dash. There are different options. I just went for the plain black https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004996293742.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.69.1f291802g8vu0v

My parking sensors are great. They can beep and I can still keep going. They are after all just an aid to parking. My gripe with the camera is that at night it becomes useless, because the light from the number plate lights affects it. Its even worse in the rain and as the original importer took one of the reversing lights to make a fog light, its limited anyway

Thanks, when I have some time I will go through all the fuses to be sure before ringing Northstar

What head unit do you have? You can adjust the distance they start screaming at you. My Alphard has 4 rear sensors, not just the corners. You can calibrate the camera from the headunit. With engine running, and lights off, hold the top right physical button on the headunit, and flick lights on and off 3 times to enter service menu. Use a translator app like Google translate, you can navigate to the camera settings.

should leave forum alone first thing in the morning paul thank for pointing out my error

Mine work Ok - I get a rear, front and corner warnings and they are graduated well, with 3 levels of warning (I think). My only complaint is that the rear camera is rather zoomed in, so you don't get any idea of where the vehicle is in relation to the view. Is it possible that the sensors have been rotated (if that's possible, they are round) so you aren't getting the coverage that you should - maybe they are scanning a lot more sky then they should?

I think you mean Denis 🙂

This is brilliant going to help a lot of members Denis