Everything posted by MonsterS
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ANH10 Emissions class
is it a hybrid? the only true way is to take it into a mot centre and get them to run an emissions test for you.
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Handbook in english would be a great help,many thanks
There are a few in english for sale on amazon or ebay. AMAZON
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Toyota Alphard Recall in the UK - Takata Airbag Recall
Tom, this is the same for everyone. we've been on the waiting list for two years. Might be worth checking your brake servo. as on the 2002 models there is a recall for them and they have them in stock. we had ours done 6 months ago.
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wheres the battery ?
its between the front seats in the middle column. have a look there.
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No more beige velour!
depends on your budget. there will be some out there but the leather is for executive models only generally unless it's been added as a optional extra. (correct me if im wrong someone). When we was looking two years ago there were two models for our v6 one was leather the other was normal. we choose normal as the leather one would of cost an extra 3 grand.
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Has anyone used Jap auto agent??
Honestly. It's normal. Depending on the Alphy you want depends on how much work is involved. We had one which didn't need any work besides a full service (which we did ourselves) Algys normally provide full paper work including any remedial works that are needed. Ask them for copies of the auction status of the vehicles i'm sure they will be happy to help.
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ABS or traction fault
Have you tried Toyota directly? they seem to be pretty good here in Bristol.
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Android car radio upgrade?
Ben Hau has been used by many Alpharders i use him for the niche parts i cant find. He's always done a great job. Others who've used him have been very impressed as he goes above and beyond. i'll pm you a link for reviews.
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Bristol Alphard.
ah that's where it becomes sticky. I use elm327 with Torque on android then input a advanced variable for the 3L but don't know the advanced variable for the hybrid i'm afriad. I setup a bristol garage with a very expensive bit of kit which does it all see if i can find the variable and get back to you.
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Where can I look at different conversions?
there are a few on the isle of wight. Northstar conversions do a wide range. have a look on facebook as there are many conversions there.
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Getting Better Clearance for Our Alphard
contact Ben Hau https://www.facebook.com/benjamanhau
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Third brake light bulb replacement
okay so the bulb can be removed two ways. first is from inside the boot. Remove the boot liner at the top and try to unplug and remove. (i tried that first and ended up breaking the bulb. as it's a tight fit. second is to go on top the boot outside and pop the cover off undo the two nuts under it then on the outside top put a smudger or flat screwdriver in and feel for the locking plastic in place and push the end of the screwdriver (handle) up so the other end pushes down then the unit will come free but might need a little push from where the nuts, bolts are.
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Bristol Alphard.
I've just gone down and setup a code reader tool for them which reads all alphard codes, its a really impressive tool. It can rewrite ecu's, re program keys, and does alot with terms of alphards compared to the other tools on the market.
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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.