Chris.ac

If you want cheap, you can always go the route of a FM transmitter/bluetooth adaptor like this: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005002877156752.html Allows you to connect your devices via BT to it, then connect it via FM, adds usb/sdcard storage and has its own little control buttons, so no fiddling with your phone.

Trust me, I have a switch that is illuminated with all the other buttons, and has a 'on' led on it too, it is not visible from my normal seated postion, I have to crane my neck to see it through the spokes of the steering wheel - the spares slots in my dash are 'keyed' for specific toyota switchgear so you would have to file away plastic to get an aftermarket switch to fit - there is one 'generic' hole that accepts the switch without hacking away at dash. - I had thought to swap positions of some of the installed switches to make more visible, this is how I found out that it was not possible without lots of unnecessary damage The original aftermarket switch the dealer fitted was done by drilling a hole next to the start button!, so I ripped that out and replaced that part of the dash because it looked so rubbish.

Could I suggest looking here: http://eightseaters.blogspot.com/search/label/HU Operation So many different headunits, but on mine there are 2 bluetooth connections to set up - one for the'phone' and one for 'media' I even have it that my wifes phone will autoconnect the media, so she acts like DJ, whilst mine is free to connect for hands free calling if necessary

What does that headunit look like, and what year of manufacture in your 20series, the wiring plugs went through several changes between 2008 and 2015, with different parts of the loom 'hidden' dependant on if you had intelligent parking assist (auto parking with 3 or 4 cameras), rear camera only, Navigation, media HDD, usb input, rear screen, 8 or 18 speaker setup etc.

I use them quite regularly, having to turn them off and on several times on some trips, lots of A303 and M4 commuting. The installation using the rocker switch means it is obscured by the steering wheel - the proper switch gear means you have the telltale incorporated into the dash clocks properly, and if you forget to switch them off, at the end of a commute, they automatically revert back to the off state the next time you start engine. Its just personal preference, some people like to lower their vehicle and fit 20" wheels, or fit bodykits, for me im a sucker for keeping the external look as close to original as possible.

You also have the height control sensor on the rear axle (also indicated in that powerpoint) check that it is not broken or seized

you can recalibrate them: Check the instructions in this powerpoint. https://slideplayer.com/slide/10248235/

Fog relay fuse.pdf The relay you need is identical to the 'STCut relay' (Same part number) that is in the same relay/fuse block, I got the part number from the Toyota EPC, but my local shops didnt have it by that part number, a mechanic was in the shop at the time, he was able to recognise the relay just from the photo and pin arrangement on that PDF, he had a scrap peugeot on his trailer and gave me one of the relays from that for free, its a common relay type, so should not be hard to find for info: https://toyota.epc-data.com/alphard/ggh20w/63376/electric/8401/85916L/

I might do, resell it here if it works

https://www.jauce.com/auction/k1038214245 https://www.jauce.com/auction/t1010370578 These are for 10 series - they both appear to have reflex reflector properties and lighting - one part is a private seller,and the other is available on bulk.

im sure the units ben installs have 2 usb inputs for storage, he wont give exact model details of the GVIF box he is using, though, which I can understand from a business point of view, but its irritating as hell, there would be alot more custom for him if he was more unfront, as from all my digging into the costs of the various gvif boxes and the wiring looms means he is not making much profit at all, at most he is making £80 per install. attached is a type of interface box that sits between the exisiting park assist box and the headunit, you then feed an android box in to this (as well as any other video source) I think he has a box that has the android portion integrated CI-VL2-GVIF.pdf

Gosh, if I hadnt just recently got my 2010 alphard last October, i'd bite your hand off to get this.

2008 onwards (may be the same as earlier?) Rubbers install.pdf Rubbers removal.pdf

Is that a 20 series 2008 vehicle? the wiring diagrams are coded EM08Z5E You can get PDF copies of them here: https://cardiagn.com/toyota-alphard-vellfire-em08z5e-em2441e-wiring-diagrams/ Even has the plug diagrams. Earlier models *may* use the same colouring scheme, I'm not sure if the looms are as identicle.

Not an expert on Hybrids, from what I understand, if the hybrid system has been functioning optimally back in Japan, i.e. it has been utilising the electric motors the majority of the time, it is possible that the cooling system for the battery is not working as it should - you may need to get access to the fan blower that keeps the battery/aux battery cool - if these reach a certain temperature, it will cut off the hybrid system. Coupled to this, is the loading of the Electric motors, could reduce the loading on the petrol engine - what condition are the spark plugs in?, and potentially the operation of the catalytic convertor at reduced heat levels could require it to be cleaned. I got this info from: https://www.fixmycar.pk/toyota-alphard-hybrid-e-four-2/ I think there may be some diagnostic info in the online maintenance manual I posted up a few days ago (its in japanese though)

Using the Japanese manaul i found online, this page details disassembly: http://fsm.japanclassic.ru/toyota/2002.5_7a037_alphard_anh1,mnh1/x339/servinfo/x33900001ap000k_base.html and http://fsm.japanclassic.ru/toyota/2002.5_7a037_alphard_anh1,mnh1/x339/servinfo/x33900000ci000a_base.html

AH, forgot the main thing... The website link.. I hope this helps someone, the main page has 5 coloured tabs at top, I think the 1st just reloads, 2nd is maintenance manual, DTC error code diagnostics etc, 3rd is feature list/instructions, 4th is wiring, 5th is engine/gearbox disassembly/rebuild. http://fsm.japanclassic.ru/toyota/2002.5_7a037_alphard_anh1,mnh1/x339/index2.html The original source appears to be from a technicians CD, if anyone wants to help dig to find out how to use this site better, or find the original source, thats great!

Wiring for the TEMS:

Anyone that knows me, will know I am a furious Googler. I know that it is almost impossible to find decent workshop manuals for the 10 series (1st Gen alphands) I have some news, I found something online, contains wiring diagrams, maintenance instructions, tracking measurements, etc etc. Bad news, its in Japanese, partially good news, you can use Chrome browser to auto translate chuncks of it. Example: Of Course, the diagrams are images, so do not auto translate, but you could submit these as an image search or use mobile phone camera to translate If anyone wants to try navigating this site, even with the minor issue of language, the diagrams themselves would prove useful, I think. Boot removal to access lamps, example:

I saw a youtube video on changing this switch - I think I recall that there are actually 2 switchs, one is for the break lights, one activates the selonoid that releases the gearshift and allows engine to start

Yep, side curtains running the length of both sides, also an additional 4 (i think) shock sensors mounted in centre and rear of car to assess impact velocity to trigger bags. I imagine a smack hard enough to trigger the side bags would probably write off the vehicle anyway, but you will probably get shards of furniture flying about dependant on the quality of the install. I imagine the conversion costs would have to take this in to account, to remove the bags and deactivate them from the system, probably would need to downgrade the SRS ECM to prevent it whining about the missing bags, and activating the warning indicator on dash. I think you'd have to really love the facelift and some of the modern electronics to make the 20series worthwhile. For me, the occasional rollmat if I need to catch some zzzz in the alphard is sufficient.

private import? if so, I know there are dealers selling copies the certs on ebay

Link to GTS (Global techstream) document with ECU/ECM firmware update instructions: https://www.toyota-tech.eu/td/ditabulletin/index.aspx?link=fi9OR0J1bGxldGluL0ctMDAwMlQtVE1DRU4vaW5kZXguaHRtbA%3d%3d

Techstream will communicate with the 30 series, its a standard tool on newer Alphards (2008 onwards) as well as most JDM Toyotas since around 2006 You would be well advised to just buy the connection lead/adaptor and a copy of techstream from ebay, should be under $50 AUS. I can even provide a link to the software pre-setup in a virtual machine, so no faffin about with drivers and software install/registration/compatibility with newer versions of Windows OS. In this way, even if you are not comfortable with diagnosis, you can bring a laptop with you to the service technician and show the status with a tool that actually works