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Swap Indicator and Wiper Stalks
Chris.ac replied to OldTrouserFace's topic in Toyota Alphard (08-15) Technical Guides
Check these codes: https://partsouq.com/en/catalog/genuine/unit?c=Toyota&ssd=%24*KwGYrL2I0uLz6NDAxoO8pMDU9PPt1MXs1dGJw5CJ9o-Gic-Mycmc1N7FyerQjs2amcOQn4CPzMLIjMnf2Z6bnY-GicXA0cfDkp-VlZ-a7oyOg5fDz-zWiMjPjMndw52an5-Zm46C09-I3omWjYj77fyysMOGi47AyYmWjtG6puKZnOGH--r6orbDhouO28mJlo7RydGb_I6BionKx5ff24qS0QAAAACq5yQU%24&vid=0&cid=4&uid=332495&q= -
Swap Indicator and Wiper Stalks
Chris.ac replied to OldTrouserFace's topic in Toyota Alphard (08-15) Technical Guides
you could buy the russian/chinese spec stalks, they were reversed due to left hand drive. In fact, discovering the russian stalks is what led me down the path of getting an upgraded light stalk that had front AND rear fog light switches on it. if you havr the toyota EPC software, you can pull the correct part numbers by searching for the chassis codes GGH20L, ATH20L, ANH20L instead of GGH20W, ANH20W and ATH20W -
Orange engine warning light.
Chris.ac replied to philip klein's topic in Toyota Alphard Club Forum (2002 - 2008)
did they actually diagnose the fault, or stick a wet finger in the air? -
Alphard mirror
Chris.ac replied to Denz's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
there is an aftermarket box that plugs in to the obd port, that will auto fold mirrors and close windows when you lock doors -
Alphard mirror
Chris.ac replied to Denz's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
It's unlikely you have auto tilt, then, unfortunately. do you have auto fold mirrors? when locking/unlocking? It is interesting to know how these functions are linked, as the documentation is all in japanese -
Alphard mirror
Chris.ac replied to Denz's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
looking at the wiring diagrams, it seems to be added to alphards that have auto retract mirrors on the 10 series - although it may have been an option. on the 20 series, there are two looms, one has an additional 4 wires for a horizontal and vertical hall sensor, and additional wires for the retract motor, this function can also be tested by manually pushing the glass out of position when everything is switched off, when you turn on the ignition, the mirror corrects itself. -
Alphard mirror
Chris.ac replied to Denz's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
Do you have memory driver seat? (The panel with 1, 2, 3 mounted on the door)? The auto tilt relies on the vertical hall sensor on the mirror that is part of the memory setting functions. -
Gen 2 Alphard different spec
Chris.ac replied to JapToy's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
350G adds electric driver/passenger seat. 350G premium adds above, plus basic electric middle row. 350GL as above, except the middle row are fully electric, with heating, and ottomans. -
Gen 2 Alphard different spec
Chris.ac replied to JapToy's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
All about the seats, basically. http://en.japanclassic.ru/booklets/42-toyota-alphard-2008-anh20-ggh20.html -
It is an antenna port, on that model in not so sure, it could be tv (on the MD units, a TV box was fitted under passenger seat)
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In 2010, they incorporated the tv tuner inside the headunit, the earlier one has the green connector for the external tv box
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You have a 2008/2009 unit with minidisc player?
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Electric Doors depleting battery when engine off? anyone?
Chris.ac replied to brennyb's topic in Toyota Alphard Servicing
I bought a battery monitor (search for bm2 or bm6, online) It record the cranking voltage/current at each start, and the charging rate and state of charge. It will notify you if abnormal discharging occurs. Connects via bluetooth, or you can buy a version that has a solar powered display to sit on the dash/windscreen Useful to keep tabs on the condition of the battery. -
On my head unit I count 6 antenna input plus GPS input. 2 antenna in spoiler for tv 2 on rear windows FM and Am 1 windscreen for telematics/sos/gbook(toyota wireless network) Total overkill.
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Wiper blade recommendations
Chris.ac replied to pipsyp's topic in Toyota Alphard Club Forum (2002 - 2008)
https://www.opieoils.co.uk/search.aspx?search=denso wiper blade DENSO codes are DUR-065R (26") driver side DU-040(16") passenger side And DRB-040 rear. -
Wiper blade recommendations
Chris.ac replied to pipsyp's topic in Toyota Alphard Club Forum (2002 - 2008)
For ah10, you need 26" and 16" for front, 16" rear That's the sizes from factory. Some people fit 28, but you risk hitting edge of glass. -
Windcreen wiper size?!
Chris.ac replied to Declan C's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
And loads of info, pdf and videos of how to change the blades etc. Who would have thought so much info for a wiper https://www.nwb.co.jp/product_rain/index.html Interestingly, Denso and Nippon are merged, so all Toyota wipers out of factory are from this company. -
Windcreen wiper size?!
Chris.ac replied to Declan C's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
If you want rubbers only, these are the codes for purchasing via amazon etc https://www.nwb.co.jp/sch/search.php?pg=step3&car=アルファード&yomi=ア&maker=トヨタ -
Windcreen wiper size?!
Chris.ac replied to Declan C's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
If your original wipers were the Nippon ones, you should be able to get the rubbers from Toyota, they have their own codes. I currently have a set on order from amazon.jp. My passenger side blade arrived today, finally can get rid of the aftermarket one that did not have the aero design -
Bumper, you could try secondhand, probably easier to join some alphard UK Facebook groups and ask. Brake pads, any motor factor/parts centres (except Halfords, you'll just get frustrated beyond the point any reasonable person deserves) The brakes/discs are common with multiple Toyota.
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Centre Console Wiring
Chris.ac replied to Joel7513's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
Standard loom in 20 series, but the sockets may not be connected dependant on the headunit. You will have 2 connectors(2 wires) these are the 110ac wires, your inverter is most likely not fitted. The 8 pin socket is the Rca aux input connector, you will find the other end probably loose behind the headunit. -
Windcreen wiper size?!
Chris.ac replied to Declan C's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
Did some research. Toyotas OEM Wipers for the alphards used blades provided by nippons blade division called NWB (nippon wiper blades) For the 10 series, the fronts are 26"(650mm) and 16"(400mm), with rear being 16"(400mm) For the 20 series, the rear is the same, but the fronts are 30"(750mm)and 14"(350mm) NWB blades are coded D** (** is the 1st 2 digits of the size in mm, E.g. D75 = 750mm) and the rear is GRB40 The 'D' is their design range that use graphite coated rubber. You can buy their HDA or HDB range (the frames are identical, but the rubber blade is coated in varying qualities of water repellant material that coats the glass (better performance with frost/snow)) You CAN buy just the rubber inserts (check that your existing blades are the nippons ones, they should have a metal clip/rail that needs to be removed and reused - the rubbers do not come with this metal part) I bought a set from amazon.co.jp (you can create an account in English) Search term for 10 series is NWB D65 D40 GRB40 Search term for 20 series is NWB D75 D35 GRB40 You can also buy DENSO, which is a decent OEM used by Toyota. Their largest blade, unfortunately, is only 700mm(28") so if you have a 20 series, you will have slightly less coverage on drivers side. DENSO codes are DU-070R (28") or DUR-065R (26") driver side DU-040(16") or DU-35(14") passenger side And DRB-040 rear. For all these wipers, the passenger and rears are about £8 to £12. The drivers side, being much larger is about £22 to £26 These are hook fixings, so any cheapo blade of manufacturers wipers will work if you get the sizes right. The rear blade has a different connector design, so probably best to stick with the NWB or DENSO designs. Opieoils (linked in a previous post) is very competitive of you are buying the denso blades, but you will be limited to a mac size of 28" If you still have the original NWB (Nippon) blades fitted, you can save money by buying the rubbers only, from Toyota, or amazon.co.jp -
Retrofit cruise control - success story
Chris.ac replied to Nictheboxer's topic in Toyota Alphard Club Forum (2002 - 2008)
It's possible, but complex and expensive. Active cruise control requires the lane keep assist camera, the microwave emitter, the pre crash braking system. These would all need calibration.