Rojie

Hi Colin, welcome to this Forum.

Are they different ?

I'll measure my plates tomorrow, and let you know.

Remember you cannot assign a vanity plate (year) that is newer than the year of the vehicle.

I am assuming here, that DVLA will regard the year of manufacture as the key date; not the year the vehicle was imported.

So 2005 in your case; but worth  a quick check with DVLA if you haven't bought the vanity plate yet.

Hello Louise,

Welcome to this Forum.

This section is for introductions only.

So I'll move it to the Alphard section.

Kwik Fit should be able to offer you a good selection.

2 hours ago, Tinkerbell said:

Thanks I can’t see anything under those titles. Do you have website link? 

https://www.toyotadirect.com/ You will need the exact part number.

https://toyota.epc-data.com/alphard/ You will need to know your model number and be able to read mechanical drawings.

Hope this helps.

Some of the major convertors will sell you parts.

15 hours ago, Tinkerbell said:

I’ve got a 2002-2008 workshop manual on order from the USA whether I’ll get to or not will wait and see. Now I need a MOT to get registered and it could turn into a Catch 22 situation. I now need a front suspension and ball joint parts replacement. Any one recommend good Toyota Alphard parts supplier? Thanks Robert 

new boy

Toyota Direct is an option if you know the part numbers. The Toyota Alphard EPC may help you with that.

17 hours ago, Mickw said:

Hi thought I'd mention I tried expander and was a waist of time and money but bought a pure 400 digital radio from amazon £55 ish or £120 from halfords only small ,stick it where you like on dash or screen, set your radio in car  to a fm channel not in use and new digital radio to same fm channel, really easy to use and there's absolutely loads of digital radio channels to choose from ,no need to change your radio in your dash,plays through your car speakers 

Hi Mick,

Thanks for bringing this to our attention.

More expensive than an expander but way, way, simpler. No dash to remove, which, to me, is a very risky business !

I have checked this out on Amazon and ebay, looks great.

My only question is "Does it need a phone to work ?"

I think not, but hope you can confirm that.

Does it need a separate aerial ?

I have been looking at an Xtrons unit to fit under the passenger seat and input it through the VTR inputs.

4 minutes ago, Rojie said:

 

Type Chris.ac in the search area, then click on his 'member box' then send him a message.

 

Sorry to be so nosey! Why do you need a circuit diagram for the speedo ?

It didn't work for me either !

Search on Can the captain seats fold flat.

Chris has contributed to that thread. Click on his 'box' and in the header you should have the option to Message him.

Hopefully this will work for you.

2 hours ago, Mary lawrence said:

Hey thanks but how do I find this person to be able to message him? 🤦‍♀️

Type Chris.ac in the search area, then click on his 'member box' then send him a message.

Sorry to be so nosey! Why do you need a circuit diagram for the speedo ?

3 hours ago, Mary lawrence said:

Wanted a diagram of wiring for the Speedo 

Hello Mary, Welcome to this Forum.

I suggest you PM Chris.ac.

He may be able to help you.

We are all glad you got it fixed.

On 6/21/2021 at 6:01 PM, shawn said:

Well thank you.

it is good to know its normal.

 

Its a far cry from back in the day when people just stuffed a lump of rag in the hole and drove around like a petrol bomb waiting to happen.😱

Molotov cocktails to you too !

3 minutes ago, jqsparker said:

Hi Stevee,

 

Have you managed to fit towbar your Alphard?

 

I bought last week my 2011 Alphard and I am looking for towbar.

 

Does the one for 10 series fit? To need to cut bumper?

 

Thanks 

Jack

They are no English language Workshop Manuals published yet for Alphards

Picasso works for a company that will be selling Workshop manuals next year.

There is an Owners Manual

Hello Ian,

Welcome to the Forum.

Hopefully we, collectively, can answer any questions you may have.

Just now, Rojie said:

Good morning Jason,

 

I have a 2006 MZG too. A very fine machine it is too.

I don't have it with me at the moment so cannot go out and play !

 

From the JPNZ manual I learn there is a anti theft security feature that may be causing the problem !

The feature prevents the lock/unlock button being used through a partially open driver window !

There are several sequences that cause this to happen. (If necessary I can advise you of these).

As the drivers unlock button works, this doesn't seem to be the problem.

 

Also, as in the Rav video, the lock behaviours can be programmed.

These are:

1) Shift linked auto unlock.

2) Vehicle speed auto lock, my setting, and the default setting. Your setting.

3) Drivers door linked unlock.

 

As P doesn't unlock all your doors, option 1 is out.

If driving off doesn't lock the doors at 20kph (fault aside) option 2 is out, but it does !

 

I wonder if the system has become confused.

If option 3 is set, try to switch off the ignition and open the drivers door within 10 seconds, that should unlock all doors.

 

As a personal safety measure, I would not want my doors to unlock every time I stop, only when someone needs to get in or out.

I assume this is the function you want. I would then press the unlock button.

Changing this setting is as per the Rav video, but pressing the lock/unlock drivers door button to UNLOCK for 5 seconds.

This should set the system to default, which, confusingly, yours seems to be set to !

 

As I say, I don't have access to my machine otherwise I would go and play.

 

 

If you need option 1, as Nov advises, ignition on, shifter in park, press and hold unlock side of switch for 5 seconds.

Hope this all works.

Good morning Jason,

I have a 2006 MZG too. A very fine machine it is too.

I don't have it with me at the moment so cannot go out and play !

From the JPNZ manual I learn there is a anti theft security feature that may be causing the problem !

The feature prevents the lock/unlock button being used through a partially open driver window !

There are several sequences that cause this to happen. (If necessary I can advise you of these).

As the drivers unlock button works, this doesn't seem to be the problem.

Also, as in the Rav video, the lock behaviours can be programmed.

These are:

1) Shift linked auto unlock.

2) Vehicle speed auto lock, my setting, and the default setting. Your setting.

3) Drivers door linked unlock.

As P doesn't unlock all your doors, option 1 is out.

If driving off doesn't lock the doors at 20kph (fault aside) option 2 is out, but it does !

I wonder if the system has become confused.

If option 3 is set, try to switch off the ignition and open the drivers door within 10 seconds, that should unlock all doors.

As a personal safety measure, I would not want my doors to unlock every time I stop, only when someone needs to get in or out.

I assume this is the function you want. I would then press the unlock button.

Changing this setting is as per the Rav video, but pressing the lock/unlock drivers door button to UNLOCK for 5 seconds.

This should set the system to default, which, confusingly, yours seems to be set to !

As I say, I don't have access to my machine otherwise I would go and play.

I don't know (yet); but it helps us all to have some detail.

There are some quirks with the keyless.....

These vehicles are complicated by the many, many options they offer.

Anyhow, now I know I'll read my JPNZ Owners Manual (it's not a Maintenance Manual) and see what else it may be; other than a fault.

There can be several lock set up modes.

I recommend the JPNZ manuals to all owners, make sure you get the correct one for your vehicle. (FRO396, unless you have a hybrid).

So, the drivers door switch unlocks the doors, how about the remotes ? Do they work properly, locking and unlocking.

Do you have electric slide doors ? Ok or not ? Do you have an electric tailgate ? OK ?

Does the ignition key operate the doors when inserted into the doors ?

What model and trim level do you have ?

Model ANH10 (for example) ? Look in the jamb door areas.

Trim is more difficult, but should be on the auction sheet, if you have a copy. Top right hand side ?

Be back later. Regards

3 hours ago, Jason cox said:

Hi all, nope stays locked when in park. The only way to open the doors, other than drivers, is using the unlock button 

Have you got the child lock set ?

You should be able to unlock the passenger door by using the small lever above the normal door lever.

Hopefully that will sort you out.

Do you have the Smart locking system; keyless entry ?

Hello Jason,

Welcome to the Forum.

You should have a door unlock button on your drivers door switch panel.

As a new owner you are likely to have lots more questions.

This Forum is the place for help.

Good Luck.

Hi Harvo, and Midge, and welcome to the Forum.

You will soon learn that there are several Hot Topics regarding Alphies.

I think it fair to say that all, certainly most, Alphie owners are delighted with their machines.

I'm in South Devon. As Devon is such a large county, where are you located ?

28 minutes ago, Rojie said:

 

Hi again Arthur,

I just did a quick search on Autotrader for some seats for you.

Sussex Car Centre have a white 2009 Vellfire with Captains seats without the solid armrests.

Take a look; because it suggests, very strongly, that you would be able to source some seats that would lie flat.

If you do find some, do check the seat rail / track spacing. You never know, they may even swivel; but I doubt it.

Some convertors will sell you seats.

Good luck, and please let us all know how you get on.

Hello Arthur,

If you are 'dead set' on having a Captains seats that fold flat you may consider those fitted to the previous Evo 1 Alphard.

Although they have very nice armrests, which fold flat, they also fold flat in a rearward direction.

They do not fold flat in a forward direction.

If this may be of interest to you, I stress that you would must ensure that the seat rail spacing is the identical before purchasing any.

The previous Captains seats do not swivel, nor is there a simple way of achieving that; but I doubt that yours swivel either.

If you need more info please PM me as I can offer other ideas.

53 minutes ago, Geoff said:

Ok Rojie. 

Thanks for the info. Im looking at the 2008 on Saturday, so should know whether its Evo 1 or 2. If we go for this vehicle, then we will forego the 2005 model I mentioned, as that one is not in the country until the 30th of this month. I am convinced though, that my dealer will be able to keep any camera functions and/or steering wheel controls, as he has conducted many replacements over the 20 years he's been importing them.

You mention” head unit type number”. How a d where can i find this info?

cheers

Geoff.  

Hi Geoff,

Type number should be somewhere on the surrounding bezel.

I suggest you explicitly ask your dealer about retaining full control before you have it replaced.

After their confirmation you would have a legitimate comeback if needed.

I have a 2006 5 speed auto.

If I were to fault the car; it would be the gear selection !

Compared to all other autos I have ever driven ( a lot, as I lived in the US twice) it is quite agricultural.

I am speaking of the gear shift, not the auto gear changes themselves.

Many people who have not driven autos can struggle when challenged by an auto.

They are easy. Just keep your left foot on the floor; not the pedals !

Like riding a bicycle, or swimming, once you accomplish it you will wonder why you never had an auto.

There is a notification of which gear you have selected on the dash.

If in auto, let the box do the work.

Also you can read the JPNZ Owners Manual as it has a section on 'hill driving'.

Hi Geoff,

Welcome to the Forum.

I'm sure that lots of our Members will be offering advice on this topic.

As you suggest, there is a lot of info, and opinion, on this topic.

Please do the reading, it may be confusing, but will probably be enlightening.

2008 is a crossover year for Alphards. (So is 2005!).

It would help our members to help you if we knew what model your 2008 might be.

2008 is a late Evo 1 (facelifted) or an early Evo 2.

2005 is an early Evo1 or a facelifted Evo 1

The body side panels, among other things, differentiate between the two.

If you are sure both engines are 3.0l V6 then you will have a Evo 1 (as the Evo 2 is 3.5l V6).

If you don't know, upload a side view photo.

It may also help to know the head unit type number (or a photo).

Whatever, if you upgrade your head unit, be careful.

Some upgrades will cause you to lose camera functions and/or steering wheel control (of the head unit).

2 hours ago, shawn said:

The Aberdeen Alphard Automobile Association

The AAAA

It has a nice ring to it 😁

twice as useful as the AA

 

unfortunately im in essex

A?   😕

But which AA ? !

Just now, Rojie said:

 

Hello Nov,

 

Thanks for this insight.

Somewhat disappointing, in my view.

 

However, it must be a relief to know your vehicle wasn't involved in, or too near to, the Fukushima nuclear accident.

I assume that Japan would not allow any radioactive vehicles to be exported. But, it's nice to know.

 

I was expecting more 'full service detail'.

Not being familiar with the Japanese system, perhaps "Inspection" means that any work needed was carried out.

This isn't even as good as the DVLA MOT history, albeit that doesn't cover servicing; and nowhere near would we Brits would regard as full service history record.

 

It would seem to me, that, unless this report is almost zero cost; it isn't really worthwhile.

 

What is you view for other Alphard users/owners ?

 

I really appreciate the detail you have provided for all us Alphie fans.

Reading your history again. It must be reassuring to note the items in the first section.