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Auto high beam might be configurable via the obd2 port, you can set the light level triggered for auto lights and the dashboard dimming via this method, i cannot test auto highbeam, because i don't have this feature on my alphard. If you buy a Bluetooth dongle for about £15 from ebay, you can install an app called carscanner on Android or apple that allows you to adjust all the 'dealer' customisation, such as sliding door continuous beep beep sound, the passenger seat belt warning alarm (i have my rucksack on passenger seat, and the weight used to trigger the seatbelt not fitted alarm), and you can turn off the beep/double beep noise when locking/unlocking car with fob etc. You can turn on and off the (hold lock/unlock fob button) to open/close all windows option, and set the a/c behaviour when using auto climate control. Its well worth the small cost for the adaptor, which also gives you access to diagnostics and additional sensor information such as transmission temperature and the usual additional performance graphs, etc

Your blue lights on the centre console are not standard, they are usually green, like on the other switch gear. An interesting feature, which you might not notice except at night, is that if you use the button on the driver's door that 'window locks' ( to stop passengers using the electric windows or sunroof), the leds on the electric window toggles, turn off. Its a nice little feature that most probably won't notice.

Here are the auto lock unlock linked to P instructions. Each option is a toggle, so if you turn on ignition select P then press the unlock button on the driver's door, it will toggle between unlock all on moving to park, or not unlocking all when shifting to park. If you turn on ignition, place in P and then press the lock button on the driver's door, it will toggle between locking all doors when you shut out of park, or not doing anything when shifting out of park. So in my Alphard, i have it to sort unlock when i shift to p, like a taxi, and it only auto locks when i go over 20kph.

Yes, you can change the behaviour of the auto lock/unlock doors quite simply. Its described in the manual the process.

Just uploaded a drive-and-talk in the 20 Series (with timestamps as the video is 54 mins long). I cover some FAQs and things like V6 fuel economy, why I went for 4WD and not FWD, why I avoided the 'low mileage' traps and so on. I also cover a couple of specific gremlins I’m struggling with, like the auto high-beam sensitivity. Would be awesome if any knowledgeable folks that can answer some of these questions. Thanks for the support

Thanks so much smurf, you were correct. This is now all fixed.

Hi. I am also interested in the answer to this. My starter battery under the drivers seat may need replacing and I want to order it before I send it to the garage. Thanks to whoever can help!

Thatbe great if you can. I haven't seen a workshop manual for the AH20

Fresh MOT done, open to offers

Best i can do share the official maintenance instructions

Thanks, I did see that but was after chassis-specific information. Hopefully from someone who had done it on their own 20-series. I've replaced parts before using generic instructions from other models and clearance / order of operations can be quite different. For example, a filler neck replacement on a ford focus means dropping the subframe on some models, but not others

My 03 Alphard 2.4 Hybrid E-four ATH10 campervan has drained the leisure and starter battery even with nothing on and now relies on a noco to start it every time. I've replaced the leisure battery and that had it's life sucked out within the week. The starter battery is under a captain's seat and I can't see what it is to order a new one. I'm well past my prime and only want one attempt at removing the seat! It had a new starter battery in 2021 but doesn't state it's details on the receipt. The hybrid had to be refurbished in 2023, it's costing more in batteries than lpg & petrol 😂

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I found it was the hole that the bolts go through that eventually break up. I added washers to give more surface area to hold the shield in place and all is good again.

Should be the same as other 2gr-fe models. Look on YouTube for 'the car care nut', experienced Toyota tech who shows quite of lot of this type of work.

Thank you I'll check on wightbay or go to main dealer

Thanks for that reply i will look into it 🤗

I replaced mine by making one from sheet metal. Easy enough Todo. Toyota wanted a few hundred quid for one at the time

Hi All, i had a rattle near the back exhaust on breaking and reverse and on looking the heat shield was rusty and hanging down so i had to take it completely off and the rattle stopped, i am asking if anyone knows where i can get a replacement one from its a 2003 Toyota alphard 2.4 Also is it ok to drive without one and does it have to be replaced. Thanks.

You won't get one on IOW but have you checked whitebay? If not your only options are second hand or genuine off Toyota as Picasso said

I replaced them with OEM blades from Japan ordered via Amyama. Not cheap, about £50+/- if I remember. Then I've just ordered the rubber when replacing them as that only cost £21.

I went the dirt cheap route of picking up a wireless car play screen from Aliexpress for £45. I didn't want to replace the head unit and wasn't comfortable getting the kit to add car play to it and didn't fancy spending 400 odd quid and the trip to get Ben to do it for me.

It's possible to do if you have the non electric middle row seats as these can be converted to swivel but it isn't cheap, it was around £1300 to get the seats done when I checked back in 2024. I know North Star Conversions will do this, New Dawn Conversions will also do it but I haven't got a quote from them, their site lists from £540.

Hello Dave you won’t get a back box aftermarket off the shelf it will be a genuine Toyota part only or you can find somewhere that will make you one on the vehicle