Simbad Posted January 11 Posted January 11 Great news! My Alphard just passed its MOT. To celebrate, I've created a tutorial video on how to properly install the rear fog lamp using the OEM stalk and relay. This guide is specifically for second-gen Alphards, but based on feedback from first-gen owners, the process should be similar. This project took me months of research and gathering information from various sources. Since I couldn't find a single comprehensive video covering all the steps, I decided to make one myself. I hope this video is helpful to the entire Alphard community. Please like, share, and subscribe to help spread the word! 3 1
Gamith Posted January 11 Posted January 11 Thank you - that shows me what to expect for my fog light experience (my one had a fog light switch on the dash but it fed a wire that ended up coiled up in the boot lid!) which so far ends in a add-on light hanging under the bumper. It looks as though I should be able to unscrew the reflectors from underneath - though taking the whole bumper off is also pretty easy. 1
Simbad Posted January 11 Author Posted January 11 1 minute ago, Gamith said: Thank you - that shows me what to expect for my fog light experience (my one had a fog light switch on the dash but it fed a wire that ended up coiled up in the boot lid!) which so far ends in a add-on light hanging under the bumper. It looks as though I should be able to unscrew the reflectors from underneath - though taking the whole bumper off is also pretty easy. Glad this video is proving to be helpful 🙂
Voodoo101 Posted January 21 Posted January 21 This video is perfect. Now I just need to source a light stalk with the rear fog light switch 1
Gamith Posted January 22 Posted January 22 1 hour ago, Picasso said: This is brilliant going to help a lot of members Paul I think you mean Denis 🙂 2
Picasso Posted January 22 Posted January 22 should leave forum alone first thing in the morning paul thank for pointing out my error 1
Chris.ac Posted January 23 Posted January 23 On 1/11/2025 at 12:29 PM, Gamith said: It looks as though I should be able to unscrew the reflectors from underneath - though taking the whole bumper off is also pretty easy. You won't be able to. It really is easier to remove bumper, don't try and remove the wind baffle boxes under the bumper, you still won't get enough space to get a screwdriver in without chewing up the screw head.
Gamith Posted January 24 Posted January 24 I gave it a go last time and you are quite right - taking the bumper off is the best / only way. I did find that the center top of the bumper, i.e. under the catch plate, wouldn't free up. I couldn't see anything to release or unscrew so I had to manage by pulling the bumper away from the body-work and propping it.
Voodoo101 Posted January 24 Posted January 24 Where did you get the swalk with the rear foglight switch?
Gamith Posted January 24 Posted January 24 (edited) 1 hour ago, Voodoo101 said: Where did you get the swalk with the rear foglight switch? https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/8414042080 - it will take a time to get here, but that number will also work on the usual websites. I am just trying to find out whether it's actually worth my while getting one, or whether it won't work on a series 10 (facelift). Your model number and type are useful as it will filter items just for your vehicle. Edited January 24 by Gamith To add info about model number and type 1
Rojie Posted January 24 Posted January 24 I feel sure that Chris.ac has stated there are three types, one or each Gen. I believe the Gen 1 type is unique to Gen 1 machines. Check Chris's posts to be sure
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