Charlie Brown
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This post prompted me to try and get this certificate as we plan to travel in France with our Alphard camper this Spring. Initially it looked quite daunting, particularly as the V5 for our 2008 Alphard also does not have any emissions information on it. A search of the internet was fruitless. However, by patiently delving into this web site showed that you could apply for the certificate based on the type of fuel and the year of manufacture, and you did not need to submit a CO2 figure, just leave it blank. Our Alphard turned out to be Euro 4, which gave it a category 2. I have received several emails from the French authorities with lastly, an email version of the certificate that I can use until the physical one arrives by post, which they said would take about a week.
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There is an association called The Auto Locksmiths Association. I have used one of their memebers in South Gloucestershire. They are not cheap mind but doa fantastic job in my view. They have a member down your way. Check out his link. https://jwlocksmith.co.uk/vehicle-key-replacement/?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAqXKpd1-Bc0GlRRpMm8NphZtZxOfe&gclid=CjwKCAjwwLO_BhB2EiwAx2e-30Jn-9cIMHIzezLc77jsbofQw8N6kNpnladrc7B5DxcTW3WVICOtdhoCluAQAvD_BwE
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When we broke a rear side window, we sourced a replacement from our local Toyota dealer, Listers in Cheltenham. They were very efficient and fast in ordering it from Japan. With the registration and vehicle number, they could find all the necessary information on their system. It was expensive though.
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The handbook calls for an API SL, or ISLAC GF-3. These days these specifications are at API SP and ISLAC GF-6. So any good quality engine oil will do the job. Also, the viscosity needs to be considered. Here, the handbook calls for anything from an SAE 5W-20 to an SAE 10W-30, depending on ambient temperature. Personally, I use an SAE 5W-30.
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I think this is a feature of many automatic boxes for many years. I think it is actually sensing that you are braking on a hill and changes down to give you some engine braking. When you accelerate it changes up again. I've had this feature on autos before and our 2008 Aplhard does it.
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We bought a large piece of memory foam from ebay for about £30. Ours is about one inch thick, but you could get thicker if you needed it. It all rolls up with the duvet and just fits behind the seat when we put the seats up. We were tempted to cut it to fit but didn't, which turned out to be a good choice as it has a few inches spare each side which really covers the hard edges either side of the bed. We tried Duvalays but they were really bulky. This arrangement folds up much smaller.
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No, never found a solution, but not really bothered as the cruise control works fine.
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The handbook states the oil to be used as Toyota Auto Fluid Type T-IV. I believe it is available from Toyota dealers and many other outlets such as ebay. The handbook says it takes 8.6 litres.
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The handbook calls for an API SL, or ISLAC GF-3. These days these specifications are at API SP and ISLAC GF-6. So any good quality engine oil will do the job. Also, the viscosity needs to be considered. Here, the handbook calls for anything from an SAE 5W-20 to an SAE 10W-30, depending on ambient temperature. Personally, I use an SAE 5W-30. For the transmission the handbook is much more specific, calling of a Toyota product, Toyota Auto Fluid Type T-IV. I believe this is readily available from various outlets. I hope this helps.
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The handbook says 'SECURITY DISPLAY LIGHT. The display light will flash when the key is pulled out of the ignition and the security system starts operation.' On our 2008 model it goes out when you lock the car.
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On our 2008 face lift model, it is hard plastic. I have the same problem. In places the wood finish has worn through to the black plastic underneath.
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Our Alphard is registered as 'Body type MPV', and the 'Taxation class' is PRIVATE LIGHT GOODS (PLG). I believe it was registered as this before it was actually converted to a camper van. Since conversion there has been no contact with DVLA to change it, and I further I also believe that there is no requirement from DVLA to do so.
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The leisure battery is on its own tray. The fittings look the same as the one that hold the starter battery. I don't know for certain if the starter battery tray is original and in its original place, but it looks it. It is a great use of space but the relatively small leisure battery mentioned previously, only just fits. Anything bigger would not fit. Let me know if I can be of any further help.
