Chris.ac

Honestly, buy Toyota shims.

Toyota do brake service kits that have the shims.

I'm still using the original, which are designed to last the lifetime of the vehicle. 

Some owners throw out the originals if shims are included with pads, that's usually a mistake! 

The bulbs are listed on the top of the headlamps. Embossed into the frame. 

Eg.

On my 2010 Alphard, the high beam are hb3

And the dipped are d4s

Could you take photo of your dash?

If it the newer one that has a display with a navigation menu?

Not seen this, makes sense because the speed limit in Japan is 60.

Maybe it is configurable via the obd2 port using techstream

10 hours ago, Jeza said:

Hi Chris

 

I have this CD but would not install onto my windows 11 computer, so I just had to copy the files manually and open index2.html. I also tried installing it under windows XP, that didn't work either. I have translated most of the disc but some reason the wiring diagram menu doesn't work due to a Javascript function that is missing, I think.

 

"function FC(WO)"

 

Can you search your disc to see if is present.

 

Most of the .gif images in the description section have a .pdf version as well but I can't get this to load instead.

 

Next is to find a program that will open, translate scanned .pdf files then save automatically! 

I don't have the 10 series cdrom, you need to ask Atlanticcobra2023.

On 7/10/2025 at 7:46 AM, Gamith said:

>Not sure why a wing would need taking off for a rear fog lamp repair? 

Most likely the rear bumper as it makes access to the reflectors easier - it's only a few clips and takes maybe 5 mins.

Yep, i removed bumper, removed reflectors, and fitted foglights in my lunch break. 

Took less than 30 mins, and I'm not a mechanic.

I have the same error code. I've not gone any further to investigate.

There is a section on the ac in the maintenance manual, but the website is offline at moment. 

I'll try and post it here later.

I've also gone back and corrected the typos, using a mobile keyboard and it likes to auto correct incorrectly.

40 minutes ago, Rojie said:

 

Hello Chris,

 

As far as I am aware my air con if working fine.

 

However, I was left wondering if you are aware of a similar (test) technique on the 10 series.

I'm pretty sure it's the same process, this seems to be a Toyota standard from early 2000s

The clean icon is just part of the climate controls, every 10 mins it will activate the Ioniser to curb the door, clean just means it completed that cycle. 

Here is a helpful PowerPoint doing so the electrical systems in your 20 series. 

https://slideplayer.com/slide/10248235/

If you want to try without waiting, this video does the steps, ignore the fact it's not same Toyota or headunit, the exact same process works.

Press start button twice without brake pressed ( so it didn't start) hold auto and recirculate mode button, then start vehicle. 

Everything should flash, then press the circulate button for it to run through all the tests, it will count up from 1.

Once it cycles to 1 again, press the auto button and your error codes will be displayed

Yes. You can get an error code displayed and a test of the systems without connecting anything.

I'm just shopping at moment, but give me an hour and I'll let you know which buttons to press, it should be holding the auto and recirculate button whilst car is in ign mode, but I'm confirm. 

It will then cycle through all the motor and airflow settings and climate mode switching and present a code where the temperature is usually displayed

On 6/23/2025 at 6:23 PM, arthurj said:

Me too, please!

I can't because your email address is not a Google one, if you could pm me an email address that is compatible, such as yahoo or Gmail, i will add you

On 6/23/2025 at 6:23 PM, arthurj said:

Me too, please!

Pm me your email address

On 6/24/2025 at 7:38 PM, Wiizard said:

 

Pm me your email address and I'll add you to my Google drive

Adding you via email

On 6/24/2025 at 9:59 AM, Kash said:

I suggest we create a post for series 20 like we have for series 10 for all manuals and add stuff there please rather than having to rely on people DM'ing members. That should help find things for new owners/members without having to poke some of the mods/admins.

We have to be careful, the material is copyright.

I found the hybrid maintenance cdrom iso on a Russian website as a torrent. 

Trying to find the link again

2009 and 2011 are the same chassis. 

@twcut

Have to be careful with AliExpress claims. 

Make sure they specify original Toyota 360 degree 4 cameras (which was only 270 degree, 3 cameras before 2012)

And not aftermarket 360 setups.

Sometimes they give an external module that converts the output from the park assist ecu to a composite camera feed.

In reality, if you are going for a Birdseye view 360 setup, you'll be better off with an aftermarket kit due to improvements in resolution and low light imaging.

The claim of 360 working generally means the headunit is fitted with the module, as this is an optional module that the cheaper units sell separate, and it's required to allow the software to load.

6 hours ago, lime said:

I am invested in keeping my alphard on the road until I am no longer able to drive, so doing the job properly is in order, I think as you have the stalk with both fogs is in order and have found the part on amaya. Going to be ordering it soon.

Nice. 

I recommend Valenti reflector/led.

There are 2 bumper designs on the 20 series, so you will need to make sure to order the correct design (there are 3 design types on Valenti website) 

All info is on the main thread. 

https://uk.alphardclub.com/forums/topic/1222-rear-foglights-better-integration/

Where there is a will, there is a way. 

Depends on your headunit. 

Some have dual Bluetooth, so separate connections for phone and media. 

Some have an aux input on the rear of the centre armrest storage console. 

Some you can use a Bluetooth to fm adaptor. 

Try this site, has lots of information on the 10 series headunit operation. 

Try posting an image of your headunit so others can advise better

http://eightseaters.blogspot.com/search/label/HU Operation

On 6/11/2025 at 11:30 AM, lime said:

I have a ggh20 2010 (pre facelift) alphard, it has come to me without rear fog lights (and a valid mot, ach!)

 

I'm trying to find lights to go in where the reflectors are now that are also reflective because I don't want to stick on a little reflector.

 

Thanks in advance

Check the thread i started. 

It depends on your budget, and how legal you want it. 

If you do it the way a few of us have, you'll fit a new indicator stalk, and replace the reflectors with a e marked retro reflector with leds

1 hour ago, Willk200 said:

Hi there what year alphard is it for please? I have a 2.4 2003 petrol auto. Would it tell me anything on there about changing stereo controls into English? Thanks

JDM vehicles in general do not have English options on the head units designed for Japan (due to custom satnav, connectivity to japans road communication network, radio frequency ranges that are not generally used elsewhere etc, unless it is a headunit also used on the export models for Hong Kong or Malaysia, in which case they tend to have lower spec headunits in English. 

You most certainly will need to get used to the interface, which didn't take long to be fair, or swap it out for a uk headunit

I've owned import Toyota's since 1999, and just never bothered replacing the fitted units, they do what they are designed to do. Play music. 

Cheapest fix is a radio band expander for about £15, and a Bluetooth to FM adaptor if an aux in is not available.

Can also find the maintenance manual here. 

http://zatonevkredit.ru/repair_manuals/viewdoc_html/AWHwhg3wBFyj9RK3uOsv

https://www.kolhosniki.ru/toyota&marke=TOYOTA&model=ALPHARD;VELLFIRE&motor=2AR-FE&modelCode=AGH30R&dir=part1

Parking ECU, the sonar sensors, and cameras ( on the higher equipment spec) route through that. 

The reason it connects to amp is that utilise the drivers side dash speakers