Alphard Club
Administrators
-
Joined
-
Last visited
Everything posted by Alphard Club
-
As the community is growing nicely more members are now chatting amongst each other, and so I feel it's time for a new "General Chat" section to talk about other things thats not really related to Alphards as such. You can still chat random Alphardness like " did you see that mint Alphard on the Telly last night" and so forth. General chat is not for asking questions about your Alphard, these should stay in the relevant sections. You can also talk about anything else in life. It's a community that should be sociable and make loads of friends with other like minded owners. So please join in and let us all know what your interests are or whats even grinding your gears.
-
to be honest, if you go to any tow bar shop they should be able to fabricate one. They only need to bolt on a bar then attach the ball. Nip round to a few and get some quotes. I have one done for a Lexus Gs300... couple of hours work. Towed big trailers with that.
-
Hi mate Yes windscreens are not too much of an issue, these cars are getting more common now. Alphard 20 series and elgrand both come with a similar size engine. But the brutal truth is around town you'll be lucky to do 20mpg in both cars. You'll get in the mid 30s on the motorway. However, it's a cracking motor to drive if driven softly it soaks up the roads and feels very prestige. These also have plenty of grunt and sound great when you have to apply the grunt lever (Accelerator) I cannot compare to the Elgrand as I am a huge Toyota fan and Nissan is not for me, but not saying it's a bad car. Probably similar to be fair. I beleive the E52 is much smaller than the E51. E51 looks dated compared to 20 Series Alphard or Vellfire. If you can go for LPG. Your money worries will be over if you do. But first do your homework on filling stations in your area. Any BP stations should be ignored as they will soon discontinue LPG. I love my 20 series, gets plenty of stares and i can hear people comment about it positively. Very practical for family or large dog owners, Can do a lot of things you need, but a 1st class ride comes at a first class price. Only thing is I wish i did not get the L package with the electric seats as a family car. They are incredibly big seats. But if you have adults in the back then can be a good option, but with kids seats I could barely fit them. Very difficult to fit due to the fixed seat arms. Parts are not that expensive and relatively easy to obtain after a bit of research. The key is to obtain oem part numbers and then do a search and cross reference 3rd party parts, very easy and plenty of stuff available.
-
unfortunately anything electronics they don't do a lot of discount as the margin is very little.
-
here is a screenshot of the offer in case you have issues downloading the voucher document.
-
Halfords have sent us a discount voucher for Car security products. It expires at the end of June so need to be quick to get the offer. Show this Voucher at the till. Please see T&C's on the offer. 15% off Car Security June 2022 (1).pdf
-
we have changed the restriction and have set up a group promotion for regular members. Once a member hits a certain number then group promotion changes your status and less restrictions applied.
-
Internal messaging is increased to 20 per day. The limits are to stop bots spamming all the member base. It's for your security. However, I will look at group upgrades for more regular members that will remove these limits and opens up community functionality. As for a list, I could be here all day and would be a good bedtime reading if we listed everything. However, the software will inform you of any restrictions or limits and always listen to feedback. Also the community is still in it's infancy and there are always going to be teething issues with any new community, so bear with us. Cheers
-
-
60-65
-
aftermarket ones here https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/392935924321 But not sure spare wheels affect the MOT, it is was not there then they will still pass the MOT, its not a legal requirement. I recently bought a used one and rubber is fine, so buying another one should be fine as long as its not perished.
-
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.
-
also recommend using 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.
-
there are a couple on ebay and i also saw one on our buy and sell group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/alphardbuysell/permalink/4536219379814842/?sale_post_id=4536219379814842
-
first place to start is try and get a part number. then a whole world opens up.
-
I used them a few months ago, very good report, can see all the condition reports for last 3 auctions.
-
CarVX.jp may give you this without any payment. Just need to add VIN
-
Even though it has VSC warning doesnt mean its anything to do with that. I had same warning when i had a lamda sensor go on my series 1. Also that scanner looks good, it lists Alphard May see you about town sometime, i have a black 2008 20 series, i have only seen 2 others in Bournemouth so far, white and black.
-
are yours knocking around bends?
-
Rear cat is defiantly Elgrand. No Cat issues on the Alphard Undersealing is a good idea, but its not going to rust that quickly. I ran one for 2 years and not a dickie bird in the way of rust. Cost of undersalung is £200-300. I would look at Dintrinol and not waxoyl. Insurance will be more expensive, yes it's all down to the seats. One thing is if you buy a 7 seater, make sure it is exactly 7 seats. I make and fit carpets for the alphard and I find so many customers saying they have a 7 seater when its actually an 8. This will affect your insurance when it comes to making a claim, so good to get it right. If it has 3 seat buckles in the centre row then it's definitely an 8 seater. Servicing parts are mostly interchangeable. Believe it or not, a dealer can get any part you want. All they need is a Part number and all these parts can be ordered in. Just need a bit of patience as not a lot will be on the shelf. Saying that, I recently had a water pump doing, blue print did one for my alphard and local garage picked it up from the motor factors. Biggest issue will be panels and side glass. However, there are now quite a few breakers with these parts, i recently picked up a few items from a scrapped alphard. I would not worry to much, they are getting really popular now and parts will become more readily available.
-
Ypou need the Icarsoft scanner, here is a link to one on amazon https://www.amazon.co.uk/iCarsoft-i905-professional-diagnostic-diagnosis/dp/B00P0YKMJK I had one and worked great. Solved the issue and sold it on. It even does live scanning too. These are easy to resell on You will find that you need JOBD as a lot of european OBD scanners will not work on Japanese imports. Probably find it's just a sensor, MAF, Lamda sensor etc. Do you have LPG installed?? BTW Bryn, I am local, shame i no longer have the scanner.
-
Just run around with 20 litres in, you will go through that when warming up and every now and then stick £15 in.
