Everything posted by Rojie
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Rear display
Yoi should not be able to watch video material n the front screen while on the move. There is an interlock system, which can be over-ridden by modifying the interlock wiring.
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About 2008 Vellfire workshop manual
I agree with Lee. They do not need a Workshop Manual. However, perhaps Lee could check the Owners Manual to check for tyre size, wheel nut torque and tyre pressure. I would but I don't have that manual. Seems like Costco, an American company, is very wary of being sued for liability if they make a mistake. Either way, if that is their policy, try Halfords, Kwik Fit, or any other reasonable tyre fitting business.
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Alphard hybrid repaid needed Scotland VSC light on
Rojie replied to Bruce heil's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum 30 Series (2015 Onwards)Send a private message to ldrego and ask him.
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2004 Toyota Alphard brakes cross reference Toyota
Hello Lin, Welcome to the Forum from afar.
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Buying a Toyota velfire 2014 Hybrid model.Any advice please
Hello Benny, Welcome to the Forum. Before making a purchase I would ensure you identify a maintenance operation for service and/or repairs.
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Power points
I am not a hybrid owner so cannot really speak to this. You can draw power from your hybrid battery, but beyond that I cannot advise with any authority. On the audio/video input you should be able to input a signal to the head-unit / entertainment system, albeit an analogue signal.
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Power points
The upper one is a power take off, the lower one an audio/video input to your head unit.
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Glasgow Alphard Specialist
Ask ldrego
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Toyota Alphard Shaking
Hello Tim, Welcome to the Forum.
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Should we be concerned?
I missed the Hybrid section, sorry; so I have moved it.
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2004 3.0 Alphard slow to start.
It is essential to ensure your starter battery is in tip top condition, and tip top charge when winter approaches. Tayna are good for mail order batteries.
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Should we be concerned?
Hi Mark, I would not be too concerned about the servicing. It is a Toyota ! My machine is a low miler, and I don't do many miles each year. Look at the condition of the engine oil, the antifreeze, other fluid levels. Has the machine been prepared for sale properly ? On a low miler, I would be looking at tyre condition, flat spots from long rest periods. The battery condition is a must concern. If your battery is sub-optimal you may experience various electrical gremlins. Starting in winter could become a challenge. My advise, to all owners, is ensure you keep your starter battery in tip top condition. I have a smart charger, which cost about the same as a new battery, well worth the expense. You will need someone competent to maintain it. Enquire what the servicing costs are. I have read gearbox oil and filter changes are important. Is the current owner the first UK owner ? Ask them where they bought it. Again, my standard advice is, no Auction Report no purchase. It is a legal requirement for export from Japan. Some just get lost, some deliberately ! The auction report will certify the 'mileage' at auction; which does not mean the value has not been clocked; but clocking in Japan is rare. Ask for the BITMA report, although if they won't give you the Auction Report they won't give you the BITMA. You can buy the BITMA report yourself. Finally, find an insurer BEFORE you buy ! Good Luck
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Should we be concerned?
Hello Mark, Welcome to the Forum. When is the MOT due ? Advisory is just that. Could mean it needs replacing soon, or maybe even longer. Does MOT state pad thicknesses ? You can expect the next MOT station to 'home in' on any advisories as a certainty. Does not sound like an expensive job to me. Perhaps other members will give you a target price. Are you buying privately ? If so consider agreeing a price, with the work done, and a new MOT.
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Replacing radio
Hello Paul, Welcome to the Forum
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Premium sound system
Firstly G, If you are looking at a Vellfire, you vehicle profile is incorrect. A 2008nVellfire will be a Gen 2 machine, 2008 onward. Your question is a very common question, with hundreds, if not more, responses on this Forum. You should search for Head Unit (or similar) and/or Android (or similar) in the search box at the top rhs of your home screen. Be cautious, as some of these upgrades are far from simple, especially with the multi-speaker systems. A photo of your current head unit may help members help you.
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Alpine rear screen
If you have an OEM system you cannot change the language. If you feed audio in through the RCA jacks you will get analogue sound, whatever the audio source. You should be able to feed analogue video through the RCA inputs too. I do not believe you can feed a digital signal to the Gen 1 OEM head units.
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Premium sound system
Hi G, I don't understand your question. Are you considering changing your head unit and asking for recommendations ?
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Aircon problems - newbie
Hi Asajj, Unfortunately, this means absolutely nothing to me; but may be meaningful to an A/C engineer B1422/22*1 Compressor Lock Sensor Circuit - Compressor and magnetic clutch - Compressor and magnetic clutch drive belt - Compressor lock sensor - Wire harness between compressor lock sensor and air conditioning amplifier - Air conditioning amplifier - *1: DTC B1422/22 (Compressor Lock Sensor Circuit) is indicated only for a currently occurring malfunction for 2GRFE. Do you have the 2GRFE engine ?
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Aircon problems - newbie
So sorry Asajj, I forgot to welcome you to the Forum.
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Aircon problems - newbie
Hello Chris, As far as I am aware my air con is working fine. However, I was left wondering if you are aware of a similar (test) technique on the 10 series.
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Evening all
Hello Carl, Welcome to the Forum. Make sure you bag your beast before midnight !
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Waste water exit socket
Thanks for the photo. Which outlet is it ? The one with outlet on it, or the blue one ?
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Waste water exit socket
Hello Alastair, Welcome to the Forum. So you have no grey water storage tank, just an outlet pipe with a valve ? Do you know who performed the conversion ? I would try them first. There are several companies that supply spares for motorhomes and caravans. I would take a photo for them, and it would be helpful if you posted one on this forum. It should make it so much easier for someone to help.
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rear axle mount bushes deteriorating - MoT Advisory
I take your point about end of life. An advisory is just that; but indicates upcoming maintenance will be required. However, if the Tester fails the bushes the only remedy, except getting a retest elsewhere, is to have them replaced. Weather here, thankfully, is nowhere near as extreme as your location.
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Wing mirror passenger side wanted
Hello Julie, Have your tried Topsham Car Sales (no longer in Topsham). They do, or did, specialise in Bongos and Alphards, and do, or did, have several 'spare' vehicles.