Everything posted by Catweazle
- car wont crank
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Torque settings wheel alignment - Kwik Fit don't have them
Mine's not 4 x4 though, so not sure if that would make a difference? I got my readings from the aftermarket handbook you can buy from JPNZ
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Torque settings wheel alignment - Kwik Fit don't have them
They couldn't do mine very well even when i gave them the measurements...actually made it worse and I had to go elsewhere to get it rectified. Still wasn't great. it seems they always want to pull left. What did make a massive difference for me was new tyres that were balanced properly. The torque setting was 103nm. It's felt loads better since.
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New Owner to be
Agreed...as a 6 seater it is perfection though!
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Availability of NEW parts.
https://www.autojapspares.co.uk/toyota/alphard-2002-2008/0i-petrol I've bought from these several times. All good.
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Availability of NEW parts.
https://www.japeurocarparts.co.uk/search.php?id=0&vid=2117&make=7&modelID=2104&id=0#results Just Google stuff......
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Changing the windscreen 'drip moulding' side trims
great stuff!
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Changing the windscreen 'drip moulding' side trims
Are they a tight fit or do they rattle at the bottom like mine do lol?
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Removable, swan neck and fixed flange towbars now available.
Good find!
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Detailing Your Alphard
Superb job! Well done for putting in the hours. Mine ususally takes 4.5 hrs to wash and wax, no machines and thats long enough for me.
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New Alphard proud owner.
Welcome Pedro!
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Auto lock of all doors
Just put the car in PARK everytime you stop. Easy to do, and safe. I also always apply the park brake...seen to many videos of automatic cars rolling off down hills (usually USA youtube vids)
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Passenger side headlight condensation
I also have the same issue, same side....bizarre!
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The deed is done! We got one😉
Congrats!
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Static electricity shocks
Anti static rod ...or use your auto rear door opening to dive in lol. I have it too, but seems to come and go at certain times.
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New Alphard Owner
That mattress looks a good fit!
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Alphard Hybrid 2014 rattle from center console.
Have you checked the obvious coins and bits of crap knocking around in the various cubby holes/ashtray etc? Try emptying it all out to see if it makes a difference.... Also try the plastic fascia on the OUTSIDE of the car between the bonnnet and the body(underneath the wipers)
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Fuel consumption
That's without motorway. With motorway I've had 410 miles from a tank.
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Fuel consumption
3 litre alphy -v mz so bit heavier... I go from brim to warning light on every tank for the last 18 months. It takes pretty much 60 litres every time, and I do between 315 and 330 without motorway-Pretty much same journey day in day out. 322 mile on average. 5.36 mpl 60 litres is 13.21 gallons so: 24.37 mpg average £1.80m per litre as I only ever use Super=£8.17 per gallon= 33.5 pence per mile Doesn't seem too bad to me. Would it be wortyh paying to have LPG system installed?
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Underseal / wax?
You absolutely must have it undersealed...preferably before putting any real miles on it. They don't use salt/grit on the roads in Japan, so no need to underseal. Quick google:https://www.cleanerscentral.co.uk/cleaner/962169/rustbuster-of-east-anglia https://www.chassiscare.co.uk/truck-car-services https://www.fyple.co.uk/company/rustbuster-of-east-anglia-2llesuu/ Ring them up and have a chat about it.
- New Carpets
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Changing from 7 seater to 8 Seater. and other tech questions
I can vouch for furniture polish, it worked a treat on mine but does smell a bit nasty for a while. Silicone spray may be a better approach.
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Keder rail ideal for Drive Away Awning tunnel attachment
They look like big suction cups?
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New keys from old?
Ah, think i'm beginning to understand. So not only is there a chip in the button cluster with the battery in it, but there is a chip in the blade section embedded in the molded plastic. (centre right key)
