Hi, my Alphard has just developed a problem,the engine warning light comes on after driving for several miles,the temperature gauge shows normal.When I stop for a period of time and start again the light does not come on again for some time.The only fault I can find is that the expansion tank had been over filled. Both cooling fans are working as they should.Oil was changed recently and is at the recommended level. I can't find any other problem.Any ideas would be appreciated.

Hello you will need to get the codes read to see if you have any fault codes 

Hi Picasso, is it possible to purchase a suitable reader for the Alphard? I am of the "old school" of motor engineers when cars had few if any sensors.The tuning/ testing equipment I have is steam powered by todays standards!! Many thanks for your interest.

Hi again,just had a thought,is there a dip stick for the transmission oil?

There should be a dip stick there is one on my 3.0 I'm sure some one will be able to tell you where it is 

The AncelJP700 will read codes if engine light on but if you want to do a full diagnostic with out the light on you will need techstream software 

Thanks for the help. Regards. 

Hi, found the transmission dip stick,it's just below the heater intake pipe with a RED tipped dip stick. Quite long and needs carefully pushing back in.

Hi Lee,

Thanks for your help,I purchased the correct sensor and everything then worked fine,until I used the kick down at which point the engine light came on. Stopped for a few minutes started again engine light went out and remained out until once again I asked for extra power, light came on.

Within the last three days went upto a caravan dealers near Burnham on Sea. Towed all the way there and towed new caravan back and managed to drive without asking for extra power,no light at all.

The Alphard has developed a rattle in the exhaust system which seems to be coming from the Cat. The whole system looks rather delicate so I am looking to replace the lot.Any ideas where I might get a reasonable deal? Many thanks,  Tony.

whats your reg no. pm me if you want 

Hi Lee,   reg number:-  F8 TCM    2007.  {need to find how to send pm].

Click on Picasso's circular P emblem (above), and then select Message from the top of his home page.

 

Thanks Roger,   Have done.  regards Tony   PS  Have just posted about the sliding door.