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The answer unfortunately is no. However, there is an option to have Apple car play or Android Audio installed without affecting any of your original audio system and can be installed by Ben Hau (no affiliation to The Alphard Club) Below is a video showing how this can be done. Another option is to have a new audio system replaced which can be down from around £300 which will mean a new head unit with the latest Apple or Android Software with Maps etc.

This works for both 2.4 and 3.0. This guide is based on the 3 litire model, but you can do the same process with the 2.4. You just need to locate your MAF sensor beforehand. This will be situated after the air Filter box and the engine. MAF Sensor on the Toyota Alphard - 3.0 V6 What is a MAF sensor? Your mass air flow sensor or “MAF” detects the volume of air as it enters your engine by heating up a thin wire or resistor. The computer in your car then measures electrical resistance through the MAF as the air flowing through the sensor cools its components down. With a firm understanding of how much air is flowing into your engine, the computer can then direct fuel injectors to add more or less gasoline to the air/fuel mixture. First off you are going to need a can of Isopropyl Alcohol (excuse the state of my old can ) Also be weary of buying MAF sensor cleaner. It's the same stuff and it's twice the cost. Go to your local maplin or ebay and purchase a can for around £4 You also need a stubby screwdriver. I lost mine so using a short screwdriver. Unscrew the top housing of the sensor and gently remove. This will expose the red diode (does not look red at the moment as it's dirty) Spray this diode with Isopropyl liberally. Now for the dodgy bit. Some people recommend not to touch the sensor, however, i have always given mine a very light rub with a cotton wool bud. So be careful here. The dirt is now off the diode. Now look inside the may sensor assembly and you will see two small blades. Give then a good squirt. Shake off residual alcohol and wait for the sensor to dry. Takes about 5 mins. Refit to car. If you had a Check engine light due to the MAF sensor then this is a good time to disconnect the negative terminal on the battery for 15 mins to reset the ECU and clear any codes. I have seen the car also go in to limp home mode by simply having a dirty sensor. The dealer hates people knowing how to clean these as most of the time all they need is a simply clean while the dealer wants to help himself to £200 from you for simply replacing a dirty sensor. All Done for just £4 and 15 mins you could say a whole bunch of notes. Notice: you are responsible for anything you do to your vehicle from this guide. We cannot be held responsible if you break something. Please do so at your own risk.

If you do not want to carry a spare wheel in yor boot then recommend a product called Slime, theres a bunch on ebay https://www.ebay.co.uk/b/slime-puncture-repair/bn_7024942595 Basically it sits in your tyre and coats the inside. Any nail goes in to the tyre is instantly sealed. Great for Motorcycles too.

Here are a list of Insurance companies known to provide insurance for the Toyota Alphard. These are in no particular order and may vary from car to car. There may also be a chance that the advisor you talk to does not know anything about the Alphard, and you will need to ask them to talk to someone who knows. The list below has Alphards have insured Alphard's before. Adrian Flux Insurance (also specialise in Imports and cherished cars) 0800 5876 331 -------------------------------------- Advance Insurance 01249461665 -------------------------------------- Liverpool Victoria 0800 202 8460 -------------------------------------- Admiral Insurance 0333 220 2085 -------------------------------------- A-Plan Insurance (Thatcham) 01635 874 646 This is a local branch, possibly will deal with anyone over the phone. Have been know to insure Alphard's. Probably find your local A-Plan can also assist. -------------------------------------- Mark Richard (Jap Cover) Japanese Imported Cars 01275 792 270 Japcover.co.uk -------------------------------------- Crowthorne Insurance Services Ltd Import Car Insurance 08707 702933 www.crowthorne.co.uk/imported-car-insurance -------------------------------------- Japanese Car Import Specialists http://www.japcover.co.uk/home 01275 792270 -------------------------------------- Lifesure Group Japanese Import Car Insurance Specialists 01480 402460 -------------------------------------- Sky Insurance Japanese Car Insurance 03303 331250 (Could not quote Alphard) --------------------------------------- Keith Michaels PLC Japanese Import Car Insurance 0800 542 2141 --------------------------------------- AJ Insurance Service Import Insurance 0844 880 6708 If you have been insurance by another insurance company no listed above, (including campers) then comment below the company and phone number. Spammy Insurance co's beware, we remove spam.