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Hi All I was looking to get another Key and was wondering how to tell what my master key is, I've seen ones on the internet saying, For 2005 Toyota Alphard 314.3MHz + 4D67Chip does anyone know how to tell what transponder is in your master key. With Thanks Will

Hello Christopher the Toyota part no. Is 9046709166 use the part no. In eBay these clips are used most places on the Alphard

I got a load of random fixings from Aliexpress (I think) and just play with them to get one that does the job.

There seem to have been many different head units over the years of the AH10. Mine was a particularly unusual one because my Alphard is the "limited edition Dual AVN special" - which literally just means it had a Dual AVN head unit, which I believe was so called because it could show two apps at the same time. Probably revolutionary for 2005 but also the reason why all of the bloody plugs were different than most of its peers 😠 I got the Android unit fitted in the end but it was a very laborious process of going wire-by-wire.

Hi. My rear panel has become lose and I noticed one of the panel clips is missing. The other 2 are not doing much either when tightened. Does anyone know what clips I may need to secure this.

Hi all, tried searching for this but doesn’t seem to be any posts. Picked up my 2005 alphard yesterday and having trouble figuring out how to play music through my phone (have managed to connect the Bluetooth and have a phone call). I am considering getting one of those Apple car play tablet things for ease- but from what I’ve seen it looks as though I’ll struggle to connect it without an aux as the Bluetooth will only connect to the car, or my phone, but not both. Has anyone got one of these to work? Alternatively any ideas how to play music through my phone? Tried Google translate on the menu options but couldn’t get anywhere. thanks!

I just wanted to give a shout out to DYERNOSTICS, near Bodmin. Our head gasket (2.4L, 2007) went a couple of months ago and Dyernostics was one of the only local places happy to look at it. They were extremely knowledgeable about the Alphard and gave us some great advice about general maintenance. The repair came in on budget and on time, they kept us up to date throughout and they even fixed some other little niggles on the way. A nice chap and highly recommended. I will be using them for services from now on. Jobs a good’un.

Hi all, I’ve A 2013 Vellfire 2.4. has anyone tried this reversal of the 1st row of seats? Thanks, Steve

Hi Ben. Out of interest was it the smaller sized head unit or the bigger one (ah10 had 2 variants depending on whether it was early or later version I believe)? Pic of mine, 2003 which was the smaller one

The Gen 2 list would be great please.

Thanks, yes will look into the expander👍

The item I ordered is not on amazon now, but search "uv clear headlight film" and quite a few come up, including various colours.

JDM vehicles in general do not have English options on the head units designed for Japan (due to custom satnav, connectivity to japans road communication network, radio frequency ranges that are not generally used elsewhere etc, unless it is a headunit also used on the export models for Hong Kong or Malaysia, in which case they tend to have lower spec headunits in English. You most certainly will need to get used to the interface, which didn't take long to be fair, or swap it out for a uk headunit I've owned import Toyota's since 1999, and just never bothered replacing the fitted units, they do what they are designed to do. Play music. Cheapest fix is a radio band expander for about £15, and a Bluetooth to FM adaptor if an aux in is not available.

Hi Will, With the greatest of respect, you are considering buying a vehicle over 20 years old, and intended solely for the Japanese Domestic Market (JDM). You cannot expect it to be a UK spec vehicle. Having said that, if you buy it, you will be surprised how sophisticated it will be.

He he, beginning to wonder what I have got myself into

If it is the JPNZ Owners Manual it is well worth having/ No it won't. You almost certainly can't.

Hi there what year alphard is it for please? I have a 2.4 2003 petrol auto. Would it tell me anything on there about changing stereo controls into English? Thanks

Check the Servicing section for a recommended garage near you.

No, it is not to do with reading accuracy; as you say they are all an indication, that is all. I think it is to do with the petrol recirculation system ! Chris is the expert.

Sorry, that ship has sailed… I hung onto them for several months but eventually I took them to the tip

Hiya Roger, thanks for those numbers, much appreciated! You've cajoled me into setting myself the aim of getting on it this weekend! I do agree, so much can affect the way brakes feel. I seem to remember a few VW cars I drove felt like they were very "over servo'd" - way too much brake for very little pressure. I always used to change hoses on my motorcycles, but as yet never felt it necessary on any cars, not even the Impreza we had a while ago. Yep, I've only got little legs, but strong, so I do have it far enough back to be away from the steering wheel with bent legs on the pedals. My Mrs and I have the same leg length, so never have the argument about the seat position, but in the Alphard she does have the seat higher than me. 😁

3 hours labour at £80 an hour to learn that the multimedia system is completely dead and that i need to replace the motor on the front blower.. waiting for prices

I suspect that the more rapid movement towards the empty end could be a matter of accuracy. When more than half-full the accuracy doesn't need to be that good, but as you approach zero it would be better to get a more accurate indicator. Of course it could be something else entirely - you would have to ask Mr. Toyota.

I agree with Catweazle. If you are capable of doing a few bolts and screws do it your self. Most panels are either screwed, bolted or pop clipped on. Easy to change over, only the main frame and interior shell is welded. everything else can be swapped.

Hello Samantha, Welcome to the Forum.