Everything posted by MonsterS
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Android car radio upgrade?
none. However Ben Hau https://www.facebook.com/538931818 Does a android play/apple play upgrade of the exsisting unit so you get to keep everything and have the ability to use radio, phone etc on it. worth speaking to him.
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Alphard 2004 Repair Location
Not sure in Edinburgh but if you ever go near birmingham then there is Ben Hau, (or ben alphard) who does everything you need doing.
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Bristol Alphard.
Welcome, and i've replied to you via thread and pm'd you Any questions let me know. Which model is it? 3L or 2.4 hybrid?
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Trusted Garage in Bristol
They can do all car problems. vans etc... They are all very capable and if they need specific items they have all the tools to look at the alphard on the computer system. Also i've printed the workshop manual off for the 3L for them. ABS, servicing, exhaust's, unsealing, cam belts, timing chains, mot etc. they do it all under one roof.
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Insurance Cost Issues
Ring mark richards insurance they are fairly good and know alphards really well.
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XTRONS Headunit Installation
red to reverse and f-cam is front camera.
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Leisure battery, 240V, Tyres etc..
not sure on most. But tyres we have the reinforced tyres and they do the job fine. but this is a van unconverted.
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Diagnostics test required
behind the glove box is one location. you might need to pull the glove box out completly to get at it.
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Warning Light
It is the "Hybrid System Warning light" Could be because you let the batteries go flat. I would suggest getting a code reader or having toyota look at it as it may be one battery has died or at the very least it needs the error codes clearning.
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Head units not fitting
Head over to the facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/alphardmart/?fref=nf they can do inline upgrade of exsisting units.
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Stereos!
There are a few choices, but most of all I would seek out a recommended installer. However if you want to DIY the job them head over to the Alphard market group on facebook and they can convert the exsisting unit to android or apple play for you.
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Diagnostics test required
What type? 3.0l or 2.4? hybrid or non hybrid?
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Japanese to English 2007 Alphard
Would be nice to know what system they use to convert as I've been trying with a raspberry pi but there are too many inputs to manually configure each section.
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Gearbox issue on full throttle.
Good to hear. I'll sticky this as some other people will have the same issue.
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Gearbox issue on full throttle.
its called the kickdown. do you have it in D or 3? Kickdown will increase the rev's to the limit then change but if you've got it stuck in 3 then it cant go higher. because theres not gear to follow on from. If you have it in D then the kick down switch is not working and i suggest taking it to toyota to check out. as on full throttle it should still kick to the next gear.
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A mechanic needed
whats wrong?
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
yeah, i think i'm just doing it wrong tbh. not had time latley to try again
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ELECTRIC WINDOWS
very long winded. I bought a book on my alphard but still cant get the motion locking to kick in
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Japanese to English 2007 Alphard
if its the original head unit you can't as these are made for japanese market only and therefore no english option. I use google translate on my phone to figure out everything. otherwise its a new head unit.
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Bonnet mirror
Have you tried contacting toyota? as sometimes it is the same parts across many vehicles. Or even a breakers yard.
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Roof Rack
Thule do them. i would strongly suggest calling your local thule distributor and asking.
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Hybrid vs standard engine
Like any hybrid that batteries do not last forever. However some people have trouble because diagnostic's are a nightmare when it comes to hybrids. I've got a 3L petrol and very happy with it.
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Rear Exhaust Silencer
Might be worth checking which ones it fits as there are other vehicles that might also have the same backbox. they tend to use the same exhaust for several vehicles. try looking at the heliux and see if that fits.
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Rear Exhaust Silencer
Toyota can order them in
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Emissions class
Best way is to take it to a dvla testing station and get them todo the emissions. (Make sure you take it for a long drive first to clear any grim from the system)...
