Everything posted by MonsterS
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Access to rear light bulbs
remove the rear trim on the boot to access the boot ones the rear lights on the main body of the vehicle are screws/bolts which need to be undone then the lights slid off.
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Removing Rear Spoiler
you need to go in through the boot. Remove the trims and then its a 13mm socket which can be undone but becareful as the spoiler is normally stuck on to the paintwork with the age of the vehicles.
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Alphard camper winter cover
i believe the Merc vito covers fit.
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Wing mirror
for the passenger to see too. from what i remember or blind spot mirror.
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Rear lights
By default the rear fog light does not work as in Japan you do not need them so its added as a extra to pass the registration and mot. You can however change this and add it in via the bumper reflectors using the same wiring.
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Cam belt replacement surrey
if it is the 3L then it's a belt the 2.4 has a chain. The belt is really easy and any garage can do it. It's the same engine as the Lexus rx300 and very easy to do. driver side wheel comes off then the cover showing the pulleys and the top cover comes off. Any garage can do this it is not a special job. Make sure you get the water pump changed at the same time and don't let them fob you off with it does not need doing as it does when cam belt is changed.
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Toe-in settings?
There was a system that the alphard are actually on I thought it was star something. I'll have a look and see
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Flat battery problems
We bought a higher rated Tanya battery with the same terminal layout and that stopped our dead battery issues. I have to modify the tray slightly on one side but fits perfectly now.
- C1244 open or short in deceleration sensor
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Head Gasket / Engine issues
It's the exact same engine as the lexus rx300 or rs300 if you have the 3l version. Would be worth googling that engine. Or as John said drill the bolts out. I did this on our previous estima and took me half a day to drill them all out and retap them. Cheaper than a new engine.
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sliding door problem
Hi, there are no workshop manuals. What problem are you having with the door?
- Overweight vehicle
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Alphard Hybrid Servicing
I would get a code reader on it and see when testing. that would tell you the codes and location of the failure. sounds like steering wheel rack.
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Newly bought alphard not starting
thank you for letting everyone know. Also might be worth checking the fuses under the bonnet for good measure.
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Engine cover hold down bolt
should just be a m8 bolt. sounds like it has been sheered or dethreaded. (proberly done up too tight before).
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Torque wrench settings
Hi, Yes look up on the forum owners manual. If you purchase that it has all the toque settings, bulbs, reset procedures etc.
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Replacing rear arm bushes 2007 AN10 2.4
Get the app on your phone/tablet auto doc. This will give you genuine parts and the better qaulity parts needed. Yes the axle has to come off but they can actually use jacks to support it and a mobile press to push the new ones in. It is a tough job but does not take that long if done correctly.
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Insurance
MARK Richards are a decent lot. Ask them
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2003 2.4 Auto
Try Mark Richards insurance. Simple answer if you remove the original radio you loose features such as Lane control, front cameras etc. New sat nav can be put in on a android radio but you'll have to install a new aerial and new camera.
- Replacement battery for 3ltr MZ 2008
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Importing a Alphard
MonsterS replied to Graham Turner's topic in Questions on Buying a Toyota Alphard or Vellfire in the UK.It's all fairly simple. Import using an agent. There is one in Hallen, Avonmouth, Bristol. You will need the speedo converted, a rear fog light and that's about it besides registering it with the dvla. All the forms are easy ish to complete. It's the tax rating you might have to fight and getting it EU approved for emissions to get a lower tax bracket.
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Correct Tyre Pressures
So, if they are not on the drivers door post they may be in the filler cap. for the 255 / 55 / r17 is 2.3 but as for the 215 / 60 / r17 seems a bit odd for a alphy. I'd find that sticker if you can.
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Alphard Royal Lounge
MonsterS replied to Graham Turner's topic in Questions on Buying a Toyota Alphard or Vellfire in the UK.All alphards seats move on runners. back and forth. I would go for a 3L at least if towing a caravan.
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Removing sliders
they bolt down to the sub frame. you need to remove the carpet in order to access the bolts.
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Spare wheel carrier
ask paul as ace cars (i think thats it) they are a alphard breaker you can find them on ebay for most things.
