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It seems the AFS is actually working. I never take notice when the lights come on but last night when I started the car I made a point of looking where the light points to when switched on and I could see the beam moving up and down as it seemed to calibrate itself. When driving along a country lane I tried to see if any movement laterally when going around a bend and I think there was a little, very subtle movement I think so it does seem to be working after all. I did find something online suggesting that in the first 15 mins of starting the engine whilst stationary one could as a test turn the steering wheel side to side and should see sideways movement but I haven’t done this but may do to satisfy my curiosity.

So, the wipers are replaced (passenger side wiper arrived today morning) I tried them and everything seems ok for me. There's a small section left unwiped at the bottom of screen on passenger side (see picture) but it's not really affecting visibility. Will test them properly when some rain arrives (don't need to wait very long for it I bet 😜) VID_20251212_123750.mp4

Hi Chris I've been thinking about buying the refills only but, as I'm not sure if they will fit properly (I have some aftermarket blades installed on my Alfie, can't even identify the make/producer) I decided to order a proper one - NWB - for the first change (I have my Alfie since July) and then I'll probably get the refills. Thanks anyway Regards

Work great (on 20 series) on country roads at night.

Just to add, you can buy boxes of 10 rubber refills. When removing the old rubber, you must remove and swap to the new rubber, the two long metal ribs. At the moment, getting those official rubber refills in packs of 10 requires going via a 3rd party. I'm still looking at the first effectiveness. I used amayama to buy a few rubbers for both sides ( kept adding to basket until the postage bumped up, at which point i removed one rubber too get it down to the lowest cost delivery)

Anyone have any info on this place? Seems to have popped up out of nowhere and can find very limited info on it. Owner is registered as Matthew Douglas, previously associated with Apex Cars Shipley. Can't tell if it's just a new business with little presence yet or if there's something dodgy about it. Here's one of their adverts: Autotrader Ad And here's their facebook page that's brand new: Facebook page Any info appreciated!

It's a full blade assembly. I will replace them all together when the passenger side wiper arrive and I will share my opinion.

Thanks is this the full blade assembly or just the rubber itself? Would be interested to find out of the HD75A fits and works okay.

For the front ones: https://amzn.asia/d/1X8kPAj Just select the length (HD35A - passenger side, HD75A - driver side) For the rear one: https://amzn.asia/d/3cxwHA9 And select GRB40 Before ordering you need to make an account on Japanese Amazon ( very easy to do so, you can do it in English). Hope it helps bodekUK

Do you have a link to these on Amazon? Thanks...

Hi all Alphard/Vellfire owners. About two weeks ago I've ordered the wiper blades from Amazon.co.jp The rear one and front driver side just arrived today. Stil waiting for the passenger side, should arrive by Monday next week. About £52 (£25 for shipping only) so I think it's not bad. 2 weeks awaiting time is also acceptable. Will replace them when the passenger side wiper arrive.

IMO that's a good price for a car that looks, on the face of it, to be well looked-after and supplied by a known dealer. If you can get them down a little to £12k or even £11.5 / £11k then great. If it's your first Alphard and definitely if it's your first Japanese import then it appears to be a low risk investment and you could always part-ex and upgrade later.

Those words are not mine, I typed them exactly as they are in the Toyota manual. I don't notice it either mate! One of those gimmicky things, there might be some very tiny benefit sometimes.........

I have been considering replacing that low amp rated battery on ours, and having bought a simple battery tester, it was just a little slower cranking over on a couple of very cold mornings. On testing it, it measured in at 420 cca out of 510. However, after a small charge, it was still starting the engine fine though! I tried a new 027 battery in the tray, and when I went to clamp it down, it was obvious that the clamp was made for a taller battery! I then tried an 068 size - as per the Bosch S4 E41 that @Philllx fitted to his - and as was already said, fitted nicely with no modifications! That's clearly the battery that the tray and clamp were designed for! I got mine locally in Stockport, from Advanced Battery Supplies. I opted for one of their own brand models, an EFB type, 068, with 75ah and 760cca, and 5 year warranty. Certainly seems to crank over a little faster, and fire up a tiny bit quicker, or maybe it's just psychological hey!! No problem recognising both fobs, the head unit kept the radio stations and the other settings, all the windows still worked on Auto, but I did have to open and close manually the boot to make it work with the motor again.

I had the engine running, I never notice anything when driving around bends.

The manual I found on here, and had printed, says it this way: AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) improves visibility at intersections and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of light axis of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tyre angle that are controlled by steering input. Operates at speeds of 10km/h (6mph) or higher.

Switch off ignition, then start engine. Afs wont adjust whilst stationary, except during start up when it calibrates itself. Its most noticeable when turning corners, you should see the light pattern move to the side.

Hi all, I’m not sure if my AFS is working or not. I’m driving a 2006 3.0L MZ Alphard. I sat parked up tonight with the. Headlights on and toggled the AFS switch on and off with a pause of about 10 seconds in between and noticed no change in the light pattern. I assume there should be a bit of light movement when changed, is that correct? Does it need to be working for the MOT? if so I may have to get it fixed before the test. Thanks in advance

We loved one, but decided against it. The other was OK, but the fixed-armrest chairs were a total pain for our child seat

see anything you like

For main hid bulb (dipped headlight)

The headlamp cover is like a side dish. I'll take a photo

If you're turning the cylinder that sticks out, with markings on it, that's NOT the bit you need. Look through the front of the lens, and gauge from there where the back of the bulb you are wanting is, the cover will be over that bit. I can't take a pic for you just now, sorry!

Thanks for the welcome We went to Stuart Spencer and New Acre yesterday to view 2 cars (I think those were both reccomendations of yours from this forum actually)

Welcome Steve check out Stuart Spencer autos in Dudley he has a website