Everything posted by Philllx
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Reversing
How did you disable the door ajar beep
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windscreen sun reflector - NEED
https://www.amazon.co.uk/AmazonBasics-Car-Windshield-Sun-Shade/dp/B074JL3DDZ/ref=cm_cr_arp_mb_bdcrb_top?ie=UTF8 Not in stock at the moment, easy to use and fits my vellfire great.
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fitting a tow bar on a camper conversion
This has probably gone off the original topic a little but my take on this, I tow a caravan mtplm 1232kg with my vellfire after some research and information gathered my understanding of the illegality is, the uk law is "not applicable". The uk law only applies to models built for the European market. Grey imports don't come under EU regulations, therefore rules that do not exist can't be applied. One thing to note as well Is there any evidence or records of a grey import driver being prosecuted for towing with a imported vehicle, I don't know of any. The law about a lack of towing weights on the VIN is for cars built for the European market, so that it is clear that an offence has been committed when a vehicle is stopped and the plate inspected. The lack of VIN plate towing weights on an imported vehicle is not reasonable grounds that a towing offence has been committed, as unlike on a European vehicle the lack of towing weights does not indicate it is not allowed to tow as the towing weights on the vin is not a requirement of the market it was destined for. Obviously it is best to follow the caravan club 85% kerb weight guide. I have informed my insurance Aviva,and it has been noted I tow a caravan with the vellfire, they told me there was no requirement to inform them but this may not apply to all insurance companies always worth a phone call, the addition of a towbar is classed as a modification to the car but no increase in premium. I will certainly though take a look at SVTech as per Andyx post above.
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Headlights
I used the autoglym kit about 8 months ago, still looking well today took about 20min per light as there was a few stages to complete. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Autoglym-Headlight-Restoration-Complete-Kit/dp/B015OOVIRA
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Steering wheel locks
I have a maypole mp9045 t-bar type, fits the vellfire fine. https://www.maypoleltd.com/product/mp9045-dashboard-steering-wheel-lock/
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Secondary wing mirror?
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Switch purpose
The black one could have been for a "remote engine start', got one on mine but been disconnected
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Bonnet stone chip guard
Anyone got or have used one, noticed a couple of stone chips appeared on mine. https://deflectors.eu/en/product/hood-bonnet-deflector-bug-shield-for-toyota-vellfire-2008-2015/
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Dashboard panel covers
Seen some on aliexpress. https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005005439934479.html?mp=1&gatewayAdapt=Pc2Msite If you don't mind waiting a few weeks for delivery, there's probably various colours too buy and plenty of other sellers on there if you browse through, looks like there's different kits depending how many trims you want to cover up.
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HL Campers, Liverpool
They said its bonded on with a 3m vhb tape.
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HL Campers, Liverpool
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Camper ideas
Just curious of any ideas tips, where looking to camp in the vellfire just the odd night or two, I don't want a full camper conversion it's currently a 7 seater, I'm having a awning rail fitted over the next week will report back with that, looking to swivel the front passenger seat is this a easy job, currently have a center console as well will this need removing, any thoughts best to remove the rear seats for the extra space or make use of them for a bed, going to try a airbed in the back, I have most other camping gear cadac porta potti electic hook up cable etc. Thanks.
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Starter Battery Recommendations
Vellfire 20 series 3.5 Just looking to upgrade my battery to a higher capacity, wondering what others are using, Tanya batteries recommended https://www.tayna.co.uk/car-batteries/yuasa/ybx5005/ Technology - Wet Capacity (C20) - 65 Ah CCA (EN) - 580 A Length - 232 mm Width - 175 mm Height inc. terms - 225 mm ------------------------------------- I currently have the yuasa ybx3005 Technology - Wet Capacity (C20) - 60 Ah CCA (EN) - 500 A Length - 232 mm Width - 175 mm Height inc. terms - 225 mm plenty of room in the tray seeing if there's anything bigger. Thanks
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MEGATHREAD GARAGE DIRECTORY
North West area. Steve Bell Motors in Newton le Willows
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REAR KNOCKING NOISE
Hi, any update on this please mine is knocking on nearside rear, was it the rear axle bushes, sounds like inside, checked everything.
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Small Light in roof lining
Cheers Guys
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Small Light in roof lining
Anyone know.the reason for this, why it's there, light inside a small gap in the roof lining between the front seats.
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Door / Tailgate bleep
I got supplied version 17, using the v12 on the link which may as well stick with I presume the newer version techstream won't give any more options than the v12.
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Alphard 3.5 insurance in the UK
Aviva insurance, had to ring them for my vellfire couldn't do it online, cheaper for me than Adrian Flux
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Door / Tailgate bleep
Doors and tailgate now bleep just once, bought the techstream software and cable from ebay, had a few problems installing as my laptop is 64bit, searched and followed this guide all works great using virtual box. https://forum.ih8mud.com/threads/how-to-techstream-in-5-minutes.1034923/ I'll try again installing on my laptop at some point but it doesn't seem to like the 64bit windows.
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Day running lights ?
I've recently had these delivered from aliExpress, not fitted yet, look good when tested need linking to the side lamps so they switch off when side lights are on. They replace the front indicator bulbs. https://m.aliexpress.com/item/1005001862616965.html
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Door / Tailgate bleep
Hi Chris Thanks for your help so far much appreciated, can I ask whereabout in the app can these changes be made struggling to find the options Phil
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Door / Tailgate bleep
Cheers Chris , how do you change it
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Door / Tailgate bleep
Hi Guys. Can the bleeping be stopped or disconnected on the side sliding doors and tailgate as they open and close, vellfire 20 series. Thanks
