Everything posted by MonsterS
- “Clunking”
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Alphard power outlet advice please
It's a Jap socket. You need to get one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Travel-Adapter-Converts-Canada-Australian/dp/B07HL9GXRM/ref=sr_1_11?dchild=1&keywords=travel+adapter+uk+to+japan&qid=1624982370&sr=8-11
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Headlight levelling sensor
looks the same.
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Buying inspection "Must Do"
1. tyre tread 2. Vaccum clips on the air filter box 3. connectors on the battery and the mount it's sat on 4. make sure it's been underselaed 5. If a new radio is installed make sure it's been soldered in and not scotch locked 6. check gear box fluid is red not black or brown 7. check to make sure its had all it's recall work done such as brake master servo and airbags
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Audio in
Yes, you'll need to select aux/dvd but can buy a phono to rca lead. have seen it working in the past.
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Petrol cap hiss ?
Yes thats normal, as the Petrol tank goes under pressure and creates a vacuum when its being used because of the fuel pump and injectors. The hiss is letting the pressure out. So it's a good sign if there was no hiss every time that would mean you have a leak in the fuel system and air is getting in loosing pressure.
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Alphard repair videos
Hi and Welcome. Thank you for the videos. I've pinned this to the top so everyone can click on the link for the information videos.
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replace gear stick knob 2005 alphard 3.0 auto
it just unscrews and the new one screws in. easy job.
- Advice regarding servicing please
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Japanese text on dashboard screen
Using google translate is the only way. Except it does not pick up shorthand japanese. So thats just a guessing game.
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110V outlet inside a 350G ANH20 on 350G
check it with a multimeter it will soon tell if it is AC or DC
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Android car radio upgrade?
unfortunately not. Unless you can speak to a tech minded person on the sales floor so to speak there will be no way of telling unless it actually states it in the description.
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Cruise control
Unfortunatly not. It would require the ECU to be re flashed on the 2006, from 2002 - 2004 they used the same ecu then changed it for the 2005-2008 models.
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Mirror Removal
Yes, it's a nightmare. You will need to get the body work redone and holes filled.
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Sat nav installation
Xtrons does one that fits nicely. If you remove the original head unit you will loose lane assist, front and rear cameras and will need new ones to get them working again.
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Tow bar fit ANH20 on 350G 4WD
yes its just a facelift. no difference on chasis.
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Starting problems
Sounds odd to me seems like the sensor for park is not validating that its clear to start. have you tried a code reader to see if there are issues?
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Tailgate gas struts
Same as the previa struts I believe
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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