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Can't remember, but if the battery is disconnected then re-connected aren't there "things" you have to do to get things like door locks and windows etc. to work??

I have found a simple and cheap way of making my speedo compliant.. For just over £12, I purchased a sheet of self adhesive white stick on numbers[you cut from a sheet] and stick on the outside of the speedo head where the white marks are between the KPH numbers[Make sure you use the correct white marks] There are also stickers to add MPH onto the centre of the speedo face. The seller sends an extra set of numbers in case any mistakes are made. EBAY Number286074653037

PS The stalk with wiring was at the time under £15. There are several online fitting videos.

Can't believe how many posts have been written about rear fog lights/switches,since a couple of us began a discussion in October 2021! There still doesn't appear to be a simple ,cheap way of fitting, other than complicated switching/wiring. I still use the dashboard illuminating rocker switch that was fitted after export. In all that time I've only had to use the fogs twice. The best and easiest addition was fitting and connecting a Cruise Control stalk onto the steering column,wiring as described and being able to use the Cruise Control already in place. Read posts from several years ago

Sorry forgot to say, I have the numbers of both sensors if required. Ours is a 2007. 2.4.

Hi, Read somewhere that these cleaners are a waste of time and money. Obviously it's everyones choice, but I seem to remember questioning on Google some time ago and the comments were not very favourable. I just changed the sensor [pre- before the front cat.and about to change the after cat.

Anyone interested in an Alphard model to grace your shelves,one can be purchased from the company below.It has many features as described including opening and sliding doors etc. They only seem to have black in colour although the one I have is in white. They are MSZ Die-cast models. The company who sell these is :- Coolbe

PS. TOOLSTATION product code 17423. Forgot to say you will need a cigarette lighter plug to fit instead of the crocodile clips provided. A Happy Christmas and Prosperous New Year to all Alphardians!

Hi, as your Alphard is a camper. the answer could be what I use,we have a camper conversion which has a 12volt hook up point and a 12v cigarette lighter socket.The socket and the cigarette socket can be used to charge each battery in turn using either socket with a 12v trickle charger[mine were purchased from Toolstation].These can be left on and once the batteries are charged will trickle charge as and when. If you have a 230volt hook up you can use that to charge the leisure battery via the 12v socket I can only speak from my experience as I have,besides the camper,2 tractors,a Quad bike a lawn mower and shredder, each connected to one of these chargers and I haven't had a flat battery since using this method.I am now going to run leads via fuses from the main battery to an extra lighter socket in the dashboard area for trickle charging the main battery. Hope this helps and your time in hospital was successful.

Hi,There has recently be quite a discussion on this very subject.If you look through posts in the last couple of weeks under the same headings as yourself[including my comments], you may find some help.

I recently posted details and pictures of the stainless steel exhaust I had fitted by a National chain of "agents" called Powerflow the work was beautifully done with all components in stainless steel.Have a look at the picture my wife took.I have been in and around the motor trade and eventually became a Secondary School teacher teaching 11 to 18 year olds Technology and Motor Vehicle Studies for many years. I been involved with motor vehicles for over 60years and now spend my retirement restoring classic cars[very slowly now a days].

Sorry forgot to ask, have you got a copy of the driver/owner hand book.In English and very informative, especially when looking for fuses! Look on forum for where to buy from.

Hi, recently had a similar problem.Towed our caravan back from Cornwall, the engine light came on, stopped for a few minutes started up light went out and stayed out until I had to put more power on an incline on the A30, light came on.Same problem as before so a careful drive home,no more light, but notice fuel consumption had increased. Used the Alphard solo a few times after and same problem. Asked around and read Hand book which suggested oxygen/fuel ratio sensor may need replacing. Replaced it, the one before the 2nd Cat,much better, but still came on on occasions. Then the wife noticed a rattle from the exhaust, onto the 4 poster and found a rattle from the 2nd Cat.which sounded like the internals had disintegrated.Had a complete S/S exhaust fitted[Described and as shown in my recent post]. Couldn't fit a new after Cat sensor, as the new one I received had a wiring harness that was too short. When I get time I'll take off the old one and splice the old wiring onto the new wiring. What I have found out since is that the 02-08 Alphards have 2 cats.One as part of the exhaust manifold,and one 1/3 of the distance from the front,this is because of the very strict polution laws in Japan. Hope this helps.

Just a reminder about fitting a flush fitted rear fog[s],some tow bars fit very close behind the rear valance/bumper,leaving little or no room for the light/s

Following the info regarding getting a price drop with a code,the deal has since been removed, sorry!!

Following help from doctor_car I have obtained the NGK number for Iridium plugs. Which is NGK 3764. Find them on ebay 31501576632. Use the code given and price drops by £15. This info was given to me by doctor_car who spent several messages to find me the info. needed.The seller lists these plugs for a Ford but x reference for the Alphard.

Forgot to say the small silencer before the main one was fitted to give a quieter exhaust note at my wife's request!!!

Hi Neville, apparently to comply with Japanese emissions regulations, this model Alphard has 2 cats. one is combined with the exhaust manifold and there is a secondary one in the exhaust pipe work, part the way from front with a sensor just after the cat. and yes the secondary cat was in with the price. Good value and excellent workmanship.

Secondly to the above post, it would appear that the internal collapse of the Cat. had been causing the engine light coming on and the increase in fuel consumption. Driving home, the engine response and the general response was really noticeable [plus no engine warning light] and no rattle.

Hi, Just collected our 2007 Alphard from having a new complete stainless steel exhaust fitted. An amazing piece of work,my wife and I were invited under the lift to examine the finished job.It may seem unusual to wax lyrical about something that is rarely seen,but as a trained motor engineer and having fitted numerous exhaust systems,this one literally took my breath away.It had been perfectly manufactured and fitted accurately down the underside ,all the various contours fitted to perfection. I elected to have a polished tail pipe and of course the whole length[including a new S/S Cat.] was stainless steel, all the clamps and new brackets were S/S. The sensor boss was also S/S but unfortunately the new sensor I supplied had wiring which was not long enough,so they had fitted the original until I can lengthen the wiring. The cost was £1000 + the usual. Considering the cost of a genuine exhaust at almost double, this is a very good price and should out last the rest of the vehicle. I expect they are able to supply this type of exhaust for Alphards. The exhaust was fitted in Tavistock by the national chain POWERFLOW. There must be one near you somewhere in the UK.

Hi, 4 plugs. Plenty for sale on ebay,buy a good make i.e. Bosch.

Hi, It sounds like it could be a front wheel bearing/CV joint needs replacing. It could be an intermittant misfire from the engine. a loose wheel/ damaged tyre. It certainly suggests something around the wheel/transmission/drive shaft area.

I suppose one idea would be to disconnect the whole"unit"and see if every thing still works.If every thing is still OK, I would take it off the battery and put in your shed!!!

Hi, Is your Alphard a camper conversion,if so it could be for charging the leisure battery. Perhaps someone will confirm this.

Hi,if you look back through the Camper posts, you will find my detailed photographs and how I fitted a rail onto my 2007. I also give the company who supplied me with the rail. starider.