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Affordable car cover to suit Alphard.
Chris.ac replied to PalePisces90's topic in Toyota Alphard Club Forum (2002 - 2008)
I was going to suggest fitting it inside out, that would allow the zipped section to be on the drivers side, but then I see the material surfaces are different on the inside vs outside. -
Warning lights and Electric Motor cut out
Chris.ac replied to maq's topic in Toyota Alphard (08-15) Technical Guides
You guys really need to learn how to disconnect the HV and 12v batteries when in storage, I'm sure there is a master fuse in the engine bay, and also a kill switch on the hv battery inverter ourself Have none of you tried to purchase the Toyota service manuals on CDROM? They can be found for around £70 including shipping from Japan. Club together and buy one - this is what you are after (I'm not the seller, and you can find this cheaper, this is to show what you need) https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364072895945 The manuals include full diagnostic flowchart and all the codes that can be o/p from the obd port. We can only help so much, but without the source tech manual specifically for the hybrid, we are operating blind. In they past, I've forked out my own cash to help out (I have access to the 10 and 20 non-hybrid series technical manuals), or spent many hours to source data online that I can share (again, for 10 and 20 series non-hybrid I have posted links to online copies of the technical manuals) , I am pretty sure this info is available online for the hybrid too, but you will need to use Japanese or Malaysian search sites. -
Did car work fine before battery went flat? There are some main high current fuses, one of these must have blown. Now the reason for the initial flat battery, this is the concern. A battery going flat would not blow fuses, so something happened, maybe a rodent has chewed through some wire? Are the battery clamps free of rust? Auto electrician should be able to check wiring from battery to alternator and the main fuses pretty quickly, but if the problem lies beyond that, that's when it may take time. All the electrical diagrams are available, but labelled in Japanese at: http://fsm.japanclassic.ru/toyota/2002.5_7a037_alphard_anh1,mnh1/x339/index4.html
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Winter pack fog light on the 10 series. The wiring socket should be there (the existing sidelight on the 'middle' lights has an additional unused wire - that is the fog live)
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Not enough information. Why was battery changed? What was the status before the change? Warning lights etc? When you say 'dead' is this everything? Dashboard lights, central locking, brake lights, etc etc. If you connect battery reversed, although most of the electrics are protected, you could damage the ecu.
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Tinted rear window and car dash cam - camera performance in dark
Chris.ac replied to Teekay's topic in General Chat
My point wasn't clear. I mean the camera unit mounting itself, the molding and mount position, it may be possible to buy a 30 series rear view camera (separate from reversing camera which is fitted near number plate.) Not suggesting replacing the internal rear view camera (which has redundancy built in already, because the 30 series mirror shows you to use old school or digital (the digital allows you to zoom, check blind spots) -
Tinted rear window and car dash cam - camera performance in dark
Chris.ac replied to Teekay's topic in General Chat
I have the limo privacy tint, so the sides are near black from outside, with the rear being slightly more transparent. Have you tried looking at how the 30 series digital rear view mirror camera is set up? I have not done so yet, but it may be something that can be fitted for a more oem look -
Type 'techstream key programming' in to YouTube. Plenty of videos to suit all toyota key types. The procedure is pretty much the same for all, it's such a quick process writing it out would take longer.
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Manual for Alphard 2008
Chris.ac replied to john murray's topic in Toyota Alphard (08-15) Technical Guides
Photo of head unit? They're is more then one type of genuine headunit, based on 3 configurations of speaker and amplifier. There is also a cut off period where the minidisc was removed. -
Tinted rear window and car dash cam - camera performance in dark
Chris.ac replied to Teekay's topic in General Chat
Mine is definitely tinted with film, it's factory fitted but there are a few small damage spots from scratches that confirm it's a film -
ANH 20 Vellfire. 8 seater to 7 seat swap wanted
Chris.ac replied to RXtoAL's topic in Toyota Alphard Used Parts & Accessories
need new rails, with the sound proofing panels, thermal under carpets an top carpet. It can be done, but not just a simple seat swap -
Door / Tailgate bleep
Chris.ac replied to Philllx's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
Correct, the newer version would be useful if you had a 30 series. I tried both versions, no new options, so don't waste your time trying to get the 64bit drivers working etc. -
Even the manual key has a small chip in it that activates when key is inserted in to ignition barrel (like wireless charging) the ignition barrel has the reader for the chip in the key. Another thing I have seen, is some owners 'hide' the immobiliser fob/key in the car, sometimes under the drivers side plastic step.
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Wait. You have no buttons on key and no other remote for the central locking, etc? And the battery you replaced was the main 12v car battery?
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Audio stopped working
Chris.ac replied to VirtualGuy's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
Could you try the procedure here: http://zatonevkredit.ru/repair_manuals/raw_content/AWI4PXGCrzlLPWuuVT9A Open in chrome browser and you can use the built in translation from Russian to English. Interestingly, if the system detected a short circuit, it disables the speakers. Have you made any modifications to wiring? -
Audio stopped working
Chris.ac replied to VirtualGuy's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
Could you try the procedure here: http://zatonevkredit.ru/repair_manuals/raw_content/AWI4PXGCrzlLPWuuVT9A Open in chrome browser and you can use the built in translation from Russian to English. -
Door / Tailgate bleep
Chris.ac replied to Philllx's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
I should say, the supplied techstream software - may be newer, but is not necessary, as the ecu in the alphards will be pre 2015 and work fine with the older installation in the virtual machine -
Door / Tailgate bleep
Chris.ac replied to Philllx's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
using the virtual machine copy from that link, it will create a 32bit installation, all preconfigured. -
Audio stopped working
Chris.ac replied to VirtualGuy's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
no sounds at all, even menu beeps? do you have 18speaker system with external amp? (18speakers you will have a center dashboard speaker and 6 roof speakers) May be the amplifier fuse has blown. -
Search by engine, 1mz-fe, several lexus and Toyota use same alternator. Example: https://www.startermotoralternator.com/xik2975-alternator-for-lexus-toyota https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/311514982429
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Search by engine, 1mz-fe, several lexus and Toyota use same alternator. Example: https://www.startermotoralternator.com/xik2975-alternator-for-lexus-toyota
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Alphard 3.5 insurance in the UK
Chris.ac replied to kully's topic in Toyota Alphard & Vellfire Club Forum (2008 - 2015)
I just went with Mark Richards, I got frustrated with the various nonsense from other insurers e.g. alphard, but only 2.4lt or vellfire with others but no alphard. You'd think they would all align their database the way they continuously prattle on about sharing data. It all seems underhanded, like they are deliberately trying to miss-sell, in order to slopey shoulders any claims.