Ian S

Thanks again for the advice. I think that things are all sorted out now, so I wanted to give the outcome in case anyone else gets the same error code (P1300 Igniter Circuit #1). My mechanic did not believe that it could be the coil packs as he had put four new ones in last month. However he swapped the coil pack on cylinder one with the one on cylinder three and the error code moved to that cylinder, confirming that the coil pack was the problem. He changed the coil pack and everything has worked well over the last few days. So in summary there have been two error codes, one after the other: ‘P0171 System too lean A/F lean malfunction bank 1’ ‘P1300 Igniter Circuit #1’ The first code went away after changing a MAF sensor (airflow sensor) The second code went away after changing a coil pack. My mechanic still suspects that we haven’t really got to the root of the problem, however at least the vehicle does run now! Thanks again for all the suggestions, particularly to Rojie and Picasso. Best wishes Ian

The mechanic has just been round with the computer. The error code is: P1300 Igniter Circuit #1 Any advice gratefully received! Ian

The engine computer light is glowing. My mechanic is sending someone on Monday to read the codes at our house to see if we can find the issue and avoid another recovery to the garage.

Yes. It was just a suggestion from the mechanic that if I was using catalytic cleaner then using the 'super' unleaded might also be a good idea as it contains cleaning agents. I usually use the 'ordinary' Any other thoughts? Do I need a Toyota main dealer??

Can I give an update on the Toyota Alphard? We replaced the MAF sensor (£160). All seemed well. I went to Halfords last Saturday and put catalytic cleaner into a 1/8th full tank. I drove 15 mins (as suggested) then stopped to fill up with V-Power unleaded petrol (mechanic said this would clean the engine). I drove on. 5 minutes later the engine cut-out. I had to have the car recovered (£200!) as it would not start. Since then it has been at home. If I start it, it runs normally for a few seconds or longer, then cuts out. Once it ran for two minutes. The engine sounds normal. I wondered if it is the computer which is cutting the engine because it is getting some sort of 'serious error' code? A few thoughts: Is the catalytic cleaner in the fuel line a problem, which will clear Can these cars use V-Power fuel? Any other suggestions? Regards Ian

Fantastic! I really appreciate the opportunity to get experienced advice on this forum. I will ask Alex (my mechanic) to do these things. Very best wishes Ian

Dear all I would be very grateful for any advice. I would particularly like to hear from anyone who has had a similar problem and has solved it. My mechanic thinks that it is an automatic gearbox problem. This is a January 2008 2400cc hybrid petrol Alphard, which I have had for about 10 months. The problem started a month ago immediately after repairs to the rear suspension. The problem comes and goes and is most marked at higher speeds and when climbing. The engine ‘jerks’ under acceleration, misses beats and has reduced power (50 mph on motorway climbing). The error code: ‘P0171 System too lean A/F lean malfunction bank 1’ has come up twice. This states that the engine is running with a reduced fuel mixture, but my mechanic has looked at this twice and is convinced that this is just a symptom of a deeper problem. Actions taken so far: coil and plugs changed, gearbox oil changed and all pipework checked for air leaks. Any suggestions? My mechanic thinks that it is an automatic gearbox problem and that it will be expensive… Best wishes Ian

Apologies if I’m showing my ignorance here but I don’t fully understand the 4WD nature of the 2008 Alphard 2.4l Hybrid. I had assumed that there would be a knob to switch on the 4WD. However, I now understand that it always has electrical drive to the rear wheels as well as the petrol drive to the front wheels, hence four-wheel-drive. So my question is, will it function as a four-wheel-drive if the front wheels can’t grip, in mud for example? The reason for my question is that I have a regular journey across about ¼ mile of rough track which can be very muddy. My previous vehicle (a 2 wheel drive, Toyota Granvia) sometimes struggled. Any advice appreciated! Ian

Thanks Starider, I have been in touch with Mike. He will come back to me with prices. Many thanks, Ian

Thanks so much everyone. That is really helpful. The garage gave the same sort of explanation - poor suspension will ultimately lead to other problems and further damage. I will have a think about this cost over Christmas. If anyone knows an Alphard specialist garage - please let me know as that may be an option if not too far away. Many thanks Ian

Can I ask for advice about ‘bushes’ and ‘arms’. I have recently received my 2008 2.4 L hybrid, which has driven about 62,000 miles and drives well. I have had it serviced and been advised that there are issues with the suspension bushes, particularly at the back. I have been advised to replace the front lower arms, rear axle bushes and lower arm bushes (apologies that I don’t even know what these are..) I was a bit surprised at the size of the quote £1435 for parts and labour, although I do have a lot of confidence in the garage. I don’t know much about the issues of suspension or what the significance of worn bushes is. Does anyone have any comments which might help me? For example: what might happen if I don’t deal with this? Does this quote sound reasonable for this amount of work? Does anyone have links to relevant videos? Many thanks Ian

Thanks so much We were able to get the oil filter (and a spare) from Toyota. Thanks for all the help. Ian

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My garage serviced my recently arrived Alphard. Soon afterwards the oil filter leaked until all the oil was gone. The garage now say that they used a filter which they thought was right but the thread was not precisely correct and they are having great difficulty getting exactly the right oil filter. I noticed a post from 2017 with part numbers which has this for the oil filter: 90915-YZZD1 Can anyone advise if this is still right and have any suggestions of where to get this? Many thanks Ian

Got it!