Everything posted by MonsterS
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Headlights
I use lens cleaner for headlights then clear laquer with uv protection. still have to do it every year but it's better than every 6 months.
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Intermittant 'Shudder'
Hi Gavins, Worth changing gearbox fluid. is the shudder constant still? When was the last wheel alignment done? I had a shudder caused by the tie end rods once they were replaced it stopped.
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Orange engine light and speedo' not working
Could be the conversion chip on the back of the speedo causing issues.
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Brakes upgrade?
Alphard servo/drums give longer travel length. There is really no way of improving them unless you replace all rubber lines with race lines (metal braided lines, available from Ben Hau).
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replacement handbrake cable
Check the length. You might find it from another vehicle. On ebay there are the right and left side. ns one This may be the blueprint version. Not sure if it fits though check the measurements.
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Camper ideas
Welcome, removing seats is a nightmare. As you'll need to remove the floor bolts that the sliders sit on. Putting in a swivel chair is a fairly easy thing to do. However you must notify the DVLA when removing seats, altering for a swivel seat then it will have to go to a VOSA station for re classifying.
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VSC notification
VSC is traction control. I would check the speed sensors. might be some dirt on one of them
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AH10 facelift no side repeaters?
Yes that would be it. a more streamlined setup
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Seat covers
Any from Halfords for the previa will work I Believe.
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Head unit
Thanks. I know it was something like that but when I bought it from Ben it was a filter box + cables.
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A new to buying a Alphard questions...
Hi Pete & Sam, Welcome to the forum. I'll try and answer the questions direct and short. 1) If you import you get pot luck, but buying from a deal at least you can see it first and go through it. 2) 3.0 for a camper/conversion. As i found the 2.4's gutless uphill 3) does not matter which year. I found that the 3.0L on the 2002 - 2005 great it's a Lexus non interferance engine so if the cam belt goes your engine does not. 4) YES that's a must be done over in the country. 5) Toilet, fridge and heating. 6) has it had a new cambelt & when was the last service.
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Rear screen - how to open it?
This can only be done via Toyota Techstream. Which cost's pretty penny. It involves reprogramming the ecu which is not for the faint hearted.
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Head unit
The only person i know that has them is Ben Hau
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Trim clips
Is this what your looking for? I've bought these for the rear boot, front passenger door to replace clips i've broken. EBAY
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Automatic Transmission Oil Type
That's best practice but make sure when you are filling you DO NOT over fill otherwise bang! there goes your gearbox. underfilling is slightly okay as the way it moves around in there.
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Head unit
Make sure if you have theatre make sure that you get a filter so you can still use them.
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Replacement Spark Plugs
Any sparks that fit the Camry will fit the Alphard. Same for the RX300 for the 3L. Bit of a pain to get at but once it's done great.
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Can we do the MOT through Halfords?
Any place will do a MOT, just needs to be registered with the DVLA.
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Bulbs…. What bulbs?
Check the servicing area. I made a list of bulbs for the Alphard on there. This will give all types you need. Bulb forum section
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Static electricity shocks
we bolted a anti static strap to the exhaust and all good now for us.
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My toyota alphard 2007 won't start
Sounds like a flat battery, if you have a multimeter you can turn it on it DC and check the voltage it should be between 12 - 14v
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General Club Meet - Late Spring 2023- Ideas
Castle Coombe race track?
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P0135 Powertrain O2 Heater Circuit (Bank 1 Sensor 1)
The oxygen sensors are connected directly to the ecu so more than likely it's the sensor itself or a fault in the wire or plug.
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Dash cams
I have installed several nextbase dashcams and they are the best to be honest. The cables are long enough and you can jack into the drivers side fuse box for power. then run the cables along the trims to the boot.
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Buying a new radio
There are lot's on Ali express. If you send them a picture with an image on the back of all the wires and plug's they can match it like for like. :)
