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First time I have been out in my Alph when it’s been cold - turned on the fan and turned temp up - rear heating is working , but front will only blow cold air . Anyone able to help me resolve the problem cheers

Vehicle is in excellent condition inside and out - 91825 klm ( 57057miles) .Serviced and Mot'd on 29th September ( only advisories two front tyres cracking on walls)- full set of 4 Firestone tyres filled 4th October 23- When purchased had wax underseal, speed dial changed to read mph/klm- android system/reversing camera fitted- converted to LPG ( still under guarantee, A/C gas refilled- twin sunroofs -private plate. 2set of keys (1-4way with fob- 1 transponder and 2 way fob ) Exempt from low emission charge in all cities where applied- DVLA issued new log book showing bi fuel. AA inspection welcomed for peace of mind asking £10500.

That’s High even for London - my wife has 5 years no claims bonus (protected) and fully comp - £457 from Admiral. Must admit insurance has gone up , last year with same company was only £307 -

I Insure my Alphard trough my wife ( as already have main car via myself ). She has 5 years protected no claims and is currently insured with Admiral until Aug (waiting renewal notice). Last year her premium was £367. - went on the other day comparison site. Hasting direct essentials. Quoted. £ 383 - try. Them and

Sounds like a sensor problem

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HI , once you transfered the inners into your new 4 way key case , you need to program the transponder chip in order for the ignition to work- I purchased a OB2D Toyota Smart Key Maker ( cost £13 on Ebay) which is used to program the transponder in a chipped key. You insert the device into the OB2D port (sited under the panel drivers side) you hear a short bleep, insert the new key and turned it to second position ( do not turn again as if to start the engine) you will hear another short beep then it goes silent, after about a minute or so then you will hear a long beep - remove the device from the OB2D port ( do not on any account leave it in) then turn the key off and back to the second position 4-5 times. in quick succession remove the key and reinsert and start your engine - that's all it takes and your key is programmed all under two minutes. PLEASE NOTE these smart key makers only work on Toyota's who's original key have a small dot on the base of the key , otherwise you will mess up your system. The new transponder key you order wont have a dot on it but the transponder they have in it, is the right one for your vehicle .

HI all, I posted earlier and also put up a photo of the OB2D Toyota Smart Key Maker ( cost £13 on Ebay) which is used to program the transponder in a chipped key. Well mine arrived today and I took the plunge. I inserted the device into my OB2D heard a short bleep then inserted my new transponder key and turned it to second position ( do not turn again as if to start the engine) you will hear a short beep again and then it goes silent, after about a minute or so then you will hear a long beep - remove the device from the OB2D port ( do not on any account leave it in) then turn the key off and back to the second position 4-5 times. remove the key and reinsert and start your engine - that's all it takes and your key is programmed all under two minutes. I had my transponder key cut and chipped by Keymoon cost of £20 - you send them a clear photo of your original key and they will cut it. PLEASE NOTE these smart key makers only work on Toyota's who's original key have a small dot on the base of the key , otherwise you will mess up your system. The new transponder key you order wont have a dot on it but the transponder they have in it, is the right one for your vehicle . So I now have two sets on keys my 4way and the spare transponder key ( for ignition only)which i use with the little fob i to open and shut the vehicle - Hope this is of help to anyone who has only one master keyi

Hi just for information for anyone in the north west. I contacted Gastech in Warrington who sell Alphard's as well as doing LPG conversions and servicing/repairs ( Its where I got mine conversion done) They can program the the key (I obtained off Ebay) for £40 -

That's good to know, would they need access to you vehicle to obtain the code to program the key?

Hi , I,m in the same situation with only one master key- I bought on Ebay a duplicate key and then had it cut. ( key an cutting £20). From discussions on here lies the problem you then have to pay a locksmith to program it at cost I have been searching ebay and came across the smart keymaster ( for Toyota vehicle's only ( cost circa £12 ) and also looked at various videos on you tube how to use and programme, all of which were very simple- What must be stressed its only for Keys that have a dot the key blade ( found on the base ) . its only designed to start your ignition and wont program the other function buttons on the key ( e. lock and open doors etc) However, if you only need the security of having a second key, this sounds ideal, as you can lock and open your vehicle using the separate fob . IT does come with warnings that you must have right key or it can mess up the security system on your vehicle. For members who are more technically savvy than me your thoughts and opinions would be gratefully appreciated before I venture forward.

hi my Alphard had a panasonic stero unit when I bought it . I had the unit replaced with an Eonon android unit which included rear camera, It cost £500 including fitting (including camera) With regard the sat nav, although you can use google maps and others I downloaded Tom Tom go cost £19.75 renewable annually. Trust this will assist.

I take on board what you say ,most things are open to fraud, but when I had my vehicle converted by an approved installer it was registered on the online official lpg conversion site. I sent the certificate and warranty with my log book to Dvla to change it to read bi fuel. With that you would have thought the local authorities would exempt your vehicle. But I dare say in the end they just want the money. If you think about it they say they want clean air but they will forgo that if you pay.