Everything posted by MonsterS
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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
- ODBII or JOBD diagnostic code readers for the Alphard
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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.
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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