Lesz

On 11/30/2022 at 2:09 PM, Teekay said:

I've asked someone who does Fog lights install and he said the rear tail light conversion bulb is 

 

921R Red 12V 21W Capless Push Fit Car Bulb

 

To remind the original bulb there was  
KOITO JAPAN 921
12V W16W E4 2EL 8ZG

 

Fog light after conversion is circled in picture below.

 

 

Message sent @Teekay

Hi Alan. 

According to the Vellfire 2008-2015 Owner's Manual, it is an accessory case or compartment. 

I stuff a box of latex gloves and a packet of cleaning wipes in there. 

51 minutes ago, skippy992 said:

My guess it’s a 3 way cigarette lighter socket but can’t see right inside socket 1 found a hidden socket in my 2008 alphard which was a socket used it to plug my dash cam into.

You may be right

I purchased my Vellfire last August. 

Seated to the left on the floor, drivers side, is this little device with a lead trailing from it  towards under the dash. 

My guess is some sort of Japanese charger, but not sure. 

On 7/30/2022 at 9:17 AM, Chris.ac said:

basically, all the sidelights, interior lights, number plate lights use the same capless bulbs, with the exception of the small boot illumination bulb, that looks like a fuse shaped bulb.

These type https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autobulbs-Capless-Sidelight-Bulbs-Interior/dp/B009ZJUI90

 

I replaced all my 5W and 8W capless using LED ones, whiter light, and brighter.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/382904669684

 

Far far far cheaper than going to halfords or the like, 10 bulbs for under a tenner, I bought 20 and did all bulbs at once (including the ones above the Visors)

 

 

 

 

Hi Chris

So which link from what you shared has the boot LED bulb? 

All my interior lights have the bright white LED lights installed apart from the boot which needs updating. 

Cheers 

Les 

5 hours ago, kinging said:

 

Do you still have any details/links on the parts? As I wanted to add the lever to my chairs too, thanks.

Sure, here they are:

Left Side Assembly rear Passenger Seat - 72058A
Screws (x2) 90167-40044

Right Side Assembly rear Passenger Seat - 72057
Screws (x2) 90167-40044

Please bear in mind this is specific to my vehicle's trim and colour codes which is a 1st generation, 2009 Vellfire, with beige leather seats.
Best suggestion is to go onto the Amayama website and click on: "Genuine Online Car Parts Catalogue" and select: "Toyota" from the list. Enter your vehicle's VIN/Frame number in the box. Then from the Part's Group select: "Body & Interior" then select: "Seat and Seat Track" then from there you can see the exploded diagram parts and parts numbers. 

I have also used Amayama to source a Lever Sub-Assy, Rear Seat Lock Control, LH & RH, to enable the rear captain seats to slide inwards. Annoyingly, I only ordered 1 set screw for each seat instead of 2. Will have to source the additional screws locally. 

Was really impressed with the great packaging! 

17 hours ago, Stupidearthling said:

Pleased to have found this thread. I'm about to embark on this journey.

 

I'm looking at the unit from dvdgpsnav.com - which according to the email I just received will connect to everything but it wont give me the trip / mph etc.. What I was hoping to do is find some software that can read the data in KM/h odometer and display it in MPH and mileage so I don't need to tamper with the spedometer.

 

You can get yourself a HUD. Plug in directly to the OBD2 port or via GPS. Displays driving data on the front windshield such as speed in mph,RPM,water temperature,voltage single mileage,compass etc. 

On 9/6/2022 at 7:47 PM, Bazzer1955 said:

No problem, it beats rewiring stuff for no apparent gain 👍 

It sure does

Works a treat! 

Thanks Barry! 

L

On 8/27/2022 at 6:51 PM, Bazzer1955 said:

I stuck a usb converter/adapter in one of  the 110v sockets, can be switched on or off from the dash, doesn't get hot and is rated 110v to 240v. Gives me 3 usb sockets 👍

Would you be kind to provide the specific converter/adapter please? Thanks! 

1 hour ago, Rojie said:

 

Keep Shopping.

Trust me I have, you name it, I've quote requested it. Based on my area postcode that's the best quote. 

Hello all,new to the forum and recently acquired a 2009 Vellfire G Edition 3.5 v6

Jap cover quoted me £850 with legal fees. The next best quote was with Brentacre at 560 Fully Comprehensive (£500 excess) Free legal cover and 90 day Euro cover. 

They mirrored my 4years NCB from my main vehicle, Mercedes C class. 

Great write up Craig.. 

I'm looking around for an Android player. The one you installed looks a solid contender. Would you know if it would be compatible with the the premium 18 speaker surround system? 

Cheers 

Les