Remote start key for Alphard / Vellfire

[Teekay]

Hi wonder if anyone got installed / purchased remote start key for Alphard or Vellfire in UK.

 

This is usually a dealer optional extra with the cars in Japan.

[Darren Eyles]

Hi buddy, I have just done a new key for mine, this is how.

bought key off eBay £18.99

set key for doors- did myself off YouTube £0

blade cut and key chipped £45.00

hope that helps

[Teekay]

4 minutes ago, Darren Eyles said:

Hi buddy, I have just done a new key for mine, this is how.

bought key off eBay £18.99

set key for doors- did myself off YouTube £0

blade cut and key chipped £45.00

hope that helps

Hi Darren is that for remote start key? To use in winter months? Or you mean the normal key 
 

[Rojie]

21 minutes ago, Teekay said:

Hi Darren is that for remote start key? To use in winter months? Or you mean the normal key 
 

Normal key, is what Darren has.

I don't believe the Gen 1 supports remote start.

[Teekay]

On 5/26/2022 at 8:47 PM, Rojie said:

Normal key, is what Darren has.

I don't believe the Gen 1 supports remote start.

I see, I thought it was post under remote start, so got my hopes high 🙂
 

I wish we could get remote start installed here in UK, worth paying for those extra cold winter mornings.. 🌨️❄️☃️

[Rojie]

9 hours ago, Teekay said:

I see, I thought it was post under remote start, so got my hopes high 🙂
 

I wish we could get remote start installed here in UK, worth paying for those extra cold winter mornings.. 🌨️❄️☃️

 

I used to put a fan heater in my car years ago !

[Teekay]

2 hours ago, Rojie said:

 

I used to put a fan heater in my car years ago !

We do the same 😀 it works really well

 

In Scandinavian parking are plug in points.. They are lovely. Thankfully we don't need them as much but there are days when toy wish for them 

[Rojie]

7 hours ago, Teekay said:

We do the same 😀 it works really well

 

In Scandinavian parking are plug in points.. They are lovely. Thankfully we don't need them as much but there are days when toy wish for them 

 

I remember them well When I visited Oulu. Was that place cold ?!?

I also lived in the USA (many years ago) where block heaters were common in the Mid West states.

[Teekay]

12 minutes ago, Rojie said:

 

I remember them well When I visited Oulu. Was that place cold ?!?

I also lived in the USA (many years ago) where block heaters were common in the Mid West states.

 

[Rojie]

34 minutes ago, Teekay said:

 

 

Small world. I used to work with, not for, the Eaton Corporation !

[Chris.ac]

On 5/29/2022 at 12:07 AM, Teekay said:

I see, I thought it was post under remote start, so got my hopes high 🙂
 

I wish we could get remote start installed here in UK, worth paying for those extra cold winter mornings.. 🌨️❄️☃️

I thought, in the UK, it was illegal to leave an attended vehicle with the engine running?

[Teekay]

2 hours ago, Chris.ac said:

I thought, in the UK, it was illegal to leave an attended vehicle with the engine running?

Good point Chris but this remote start in winter month’s might be usecase only when the car is in one’s driveway(private space). It’s a feature that’s so many cars have so can’t be illegal as long as it is not in public space

[Arthur]

I have a Yupiteru DCL82ES fitted to my 2007 V6 AWD. No idea how it works (or what it does 🤷‍♂️). I’m [very] slowly working my way through the 74 page instruction booklet using Google Translate. It’s certainly something not to be messed with by a Luddite like me and I think I’d rather it wasn’t there at all. The vehicle seems to have a variety of aftermarket wiring for technology (including dashcam, satnav and radar detection systems) that has been removed prior to its import from Japan.

[Teekay]

1 hour ago, Arthur said:

I have a Yupiteru DCL82ES fitted to my 2007 V6 AWD. No idea how it works (or what it does 🤷‍♂️). I’m [very] slowly working my way through the 74 page instruction booklet using Google Translate. It’s certainly something not to be messed with by a Luddite like me and I think I’d rather it wasn’t there at all. The vehicle seems to have a variety of aftermarket wiring for technology (including dashcam, satnav and radar detection systems) that has been removed prior to its import from Japan.

why would someone remove the wiring and complicate the matters? Wonder if it is some export regulation or seller was being stupid? Perhaps you can share some photos to paint a picture of what is going on 

[jimmy11]

On 5/30/2022 at 12:32 PM, Chris.ac said:

I thought, in the UK, it was illegal to leave an attended vehicle with the engine running?

this came with my 2009 alphard ..its been great it the cold snap

[jimmy11]

starts the car ..as soon as you open the door the car stops ..saves anyone driving off in it

[Chris.ac]

I'm looking at the module that allows you to stop/start engine, lock/unlock doors, open/close windows and set the cabin climate control/AC via mobile phone app. 

Around £250 DIY. 

 

The AC control for the summer would be nice.