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Yes, unfortunately there are a lot of Toyota dealers like that, but not all. Try some others, Cardiff, Newport ? Parts, if you know the part number, assuming they are not obsolete, should be available from Toyota Direct. I have never used Amayama but they seem to be able to supply most items (but not cheap due to shipping). Have you identified the part number yet ?

Amayama has them for 78 sterling, plus shipping. Send a PM to Picasso, I'm sure he can give you a UK price as a guide.

Hi Austin, There is a tab top left hand side of the main page Try there to start with. If you use on line websites, many will not recognise Alphard; although their respective insurance companies will insure Alphards. Better to phone them is this happens. Good Luck

The epc is mainly for finding the correct part numbers; although there are links to offshore suppliers. Toyota Direct may be helpful as is my local Toyota dealer. There is another way that Picasso told me about. I am trying to get Picasso's information loaded in the Technical section, asap, so we can all refer to it.

There is a very useful thread for Alphard Insurance. Give it a try. Some insurance companies are fine with Alphards; until they are converted. I was with Aviva prior to conversion. Make sure your intended insurance company knows it is converted. The converting company should be able to help as they must encounter these enquiries frequently. Now I'm with Scenic.

Hu Austin, Welcome to the Forum.

Have you looked at toyota/alphard/epc.com

The handbooks by JPNZ are really useful, I would recommend them to everyone; but ensure you get the correct version. As good as they are, they are owners manuals and detail all the switch locations, relays, fluid types, tyres, pressures, etc, etc. etc They are not maintenance manuals, and do not delve into how to fix things. Some threads on here do though. I am informed that JPNZ should be introducing a Maintenance Manual, in English, later this year (2022). What models, it will cover, and how comprehensive it is remains to be seen. In the meantime, can I make a silly suggestion ? Is the traction control switchable on your vehicle ? Is it ON or OFF ? If the TRC is activated it will lead the ECU to reduce engine power (to reduce the wheel slip). Make sure all your tyres are the same size, fitted correctly in terms of direction of rotation, and are at the same correct pressure, and have similar wear. Any non similar tyre circumstances / combinations can cause the TRC to become 'confused' I doubt this will help with the engine management light, but it may help with the traction control. Please note my Alphard is much older than yours and some of these remarks have been harvested from my JPNZ Owners Manual and may not apply to your vehicle.

Have you tried ToyotaAlphardEPC.com. Other than that Picasso will probably advise you. Hoppy New Year

Give us a wave as we all drive by each other. Happy New Year.

Ian, Welcome to the Forum

So it is a relative high miler, for its age. With such a mileage, I doubt changing the auto oil will do any harm. Its condition may be a pointer. I'll be interested to see what Picasso's view is.

Hi Wasi, Welcome to the Forum. If you can answer a few questions it may help members to help you. When wss the vehicle imported ? How long have you had the vehicle ? What is the current mileage ? What petrol are you using ? Is the gearbox 'hunting' between gears while cruising ?

Hi Tricky, Welcome to the Forum. So sorry to hear about your predicament. Won't the 'offenders' insurance company be paying for the damage repair. Hopefully you have it insured for a sensible value. You might want to start collecting some for sale adverts so you will be able to demonstrate its true value.

Welcome to the Forum Yes they are the same. Be aware that many vehicles are modified in Japan, or even on reaching these shores. Lowering of the vehicles is not uncommon. A problem ? No, unless you want to raise it again as it can be quite expensive.

Are you sure you have an alarm ? I don't think I have. I do have an immobiliser though. Any ideas ? Get a bigger dog !

I suspect not. Pop Top is extra ! Depends which convertor you use. The Pop Top kits are not cheap, and fitting them is quite major; chassis rigidity and strength etc, in an accident / rollover !

I don't have a side conversion. The quality of the conversion is key, but especially if having a pop top. Some conversion companies are far more competent that others. Do your homework.

Some Toyota Dealers will do this work for you (it's a Lexus engine after all). But some are huffy about grey imports, and won't be interested. My local (official) Toyota dealer quoted around £600 (inc VAT) for New Cam Belt and water pump. Not cheap, but genuine Toyota parts and a warranty. Whilst I recognise the Alphard Club view above, as the cam belt won't last forever (and nor will a chain) so it will need to be changed at some point. My Toyota dealer suggested they normally last at least 150km BUT should be replaced every 10 years; whatever the mileage. This may, or may not, be true; but the 1MZ FE engine is a non interference engine. What is a non interference engine ? With an interference engine if the cam belt fails it is almost certain the piston will hit the valves, or vice versa (depending on your viewpoint). This could result in minor damage to valves, and pistons, but is far more likely to result in MAJOR damage and expense. With a non interference engine, assuming there are no 'dropped' valves, the pistons and valves will not come into contact. MAJOR relief. A cam belt failure should not result in 'dropped' 'valves. Over revving abuse might ! If the cam belt fails, will you break down ? Yes. Will you have a wrecked motor ? No. Having said all this, there is no guarantee and cam belt replacement should be considered. In many vehicles the cam belt won't fail, but the tensioner will, and it can be the same with timing chains. Question. Are the timing chains on the 2.4 and 3.5 duplex or simplex ? Makes no difference if the tensioner fails but .....

So, the saga continues, for those not already bored senseless by this. There is a maximum height stipulated for reflectors, in fact there are several depending on other factors. For an Alphard, my interpretation is, 900mm. Reflectors, according to my reading, must carry certain approval marks. The approval mark should incorporate "I" or "IA". So my motorcycle stick on solution seems to be a non starter, although I will check if they carry the necessary markings. The aformentioned dimensional requirements, as supplied by Starider, are correct. So, yet again, I am back to Stariders approach of rear mudflaps with approved reflectors mounted on them.

The garage at the top of Haldon Hill has LPG. It is on the road to Torbay (A380), not Plymouth (A38). .Be careful not to drive by as you come upon the turn quite suddenly.

Welcome to the Forum, You will need a 'Tell Tale' illuminated light within reach, and visible, from the driving position for the rear fog light. Chris.ac is, or has, implemented / integrated his rear fog lights with the stalk control, as above.

Interesting point about the Insurance Inspectors.

Hi Ldrego, I have watched many of your Alphard / Vellfire videos (Cuttothechase), and promoted them on here in this Forum Do you have separate rear fog lights and reflectors ? There is an ongoing debate that many Alphards, on importation, have had their rear reflectors replaced with fog lights that are not reflective. Hence owners are now without rear reflectors, an MOT reuirement. I was wondering if you have had this problem and how you overcame it.

Yes it does help. Thank you. All a bit of a mess, isn't it ! i respect what you have advised, but, according to my reading of the instructions to MOT inspectors, those regulations are not part of the MOT inspection ! It would appear DVLA can't agree with itself ! I note you don't mention any requirement for the height of reflectors. So, I need to reread the DVLA info. Notwithstanding that, the motorcycle reflectors are so small as to be relatively unobtrusive, That is still my favourite solution as they can be positioned anywhere that complies with your advice. When the Inspector that does my cars returns from New Year i will speak with him. THANKS for doing all the research. It is appreciated. Solving this problem is easy, doing it aesthetically is proving more difficult ! As a wild afterthought whilst re reading this; as the size of fog lights is not specified, I could stick these small 20mm reflectors on my fog lights. Eureka ! I just need to ensure the fog lights are not largely obscured. If the 3M tape doesn't adhere well, the superglue will !