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They are all not too bad on a sensible run. We drove ours (2.4 rear conversion with poptop) from south coast to North Yorkshire and back a while ago and it returned about 29mpg combined both ways at mostly regular motorway speed. It did worse on the way home as we encountered alot of stop start driving. That's when they don't do well, urban and extra urban consumption I've found is quite poor (high teens/low 20's for the most part I reckon). It's horses for courses a bit as I suspect the 2.4 is plenty more efficient than the V6, but has to be worked harder to make the same progress (not that that 2.4 is underpowered, but it gives away 60 horses) so any gains are elmininated

Yeah certainly is, though the Hybrids a CVT I think

Ah of course the 2nd gens a CVT right? Funny the 4 speed in the Mk1 isn't too bad TBH, because they have good torque for a 4 cylinder NA despite the pretty wide ratios it does pull them pretty well. Also it's rear converted with a pop top, probably not much change out of 2 ton lol

Impressive if that's realistic eh?!

Yeah quite a few places offer maps for them, even the 1st gen. I can only assume the factory mapping is quite tame, and being a relatively large capacity 4 cylinder there's a bit of room for improvement. I wouldn't be surprised if it involves increasing the factory 6250rpm rev limit and tuning it to make a few more ponies at the top end. This one reckons c. 179hp can be made.....given the engine is probably the same as the 2nd gen bar software it wouldn't surprise me TBH. https://puretuning.net/en/chiptuning-files/toyota/alphard/2-4i-160hp I think the 2.4 gets a bit of flack for being underpowered, but honestly even stock I'm rather impressed with how well it hauls a vehicle the size of an Alphard around. It's also noticeably more perky when run on high octane fuel. Certainly it's not as effortless or relaxed as the V6 (nor sounds as good) but if you rev it out and are prepared to use the manual gears (will let you hit the rev limit then) for a minivan they tear along quite nicely I think 👍 In the US there is a bit of a following for turbocharging these motors in Camry's, where they then easily make late 200 bhps on very modest boost. I did watch a video of some guys in Australia that also eBay turbo'd a cheap Camry they bought and with next to no playing around (I think it may have had a standalone ECU being the only thing....£££££) it made about 260 brake. I'll be honest, if someone in the UK put together a decent, reliable kit for it and I had the funds, I would probably consider it for a laugh!

My Alphard came with a nice Pioneer double DIN with wireless Carplay/android auto, Bluetooth and DAB. It still has the factory rear camera and steering wheel controls all functional. I'd suggest the best thing would be to seek out a professional car audio installer and see what the options are. Won't be the cheapest but probably the best way.

Absolutely right sorry, I'm confusing it with the FSE that came later. Same engine this but Atkinson cycle hence lower power and torque but higher compression ratio/efficiency etc Agreed I dont think the oil burning issue affected the Japanese made motors greatly either, was rather endemic in the US by all accounts!

Hi folks, Just for anyone who might be in the know is all. So know most AH10 facelifts have AFS Xenons. Does anyone know for a fact whether these are genuine adaptive cornering lamps, or are they just 'AFS' by virtue of having automatic beam levelling? I have to say mine appears fully operational but I have never noticed the beam angle altering when steering, just that it obviously automatically levels as you drive. Appreciate its a much newer vehicle but I also have a 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe with AFS xenons, and when stationary and turning the wheel, the lamps quite obviously move left and right with the steering, and is noticeable when driving. It also had the travel mode setting where you can change the beam angle to suit countries with LHD vehicles that drive on the right. Appreciate any insight or pointers to tech data on them if anyone knows for certain!

My suspicion is that there may have been a 3rd party (not Toyota) part made at some point, which did the rounds for a while, sadly years on we've probably missed the boat. Not overly bothered, as on a black car it hardly shows anyway, but I agree with the chaps, something could probably be fashioned for it. Worst case could take it to a body shop and get them to fill and paint it?

As Picasso mentions, believe only the AH10 facelift models tend to be ULEZ compliant, as due to their relative age they by virtue meet EU4 standard.

I know it's rather made clear in the title, but this wouldn't affect the regular EFI 2.4's for anyone wondering. The AH10 hybrid had a particular development of the 2AZ engine that had direct injection and a higher compression ratio. I guess as well as this issue, they are probably more susceptible to valve coking as well (as the valves don't get washed with fuel during the injection cycle as they would do with the regular port injection motor).

They are like rocking horse poo nowadays. Not sure if there is a genuine part available as I'd quite like one too. @Picasso any idea chap, you're really good with Toyota EPC!

Well they have rear climate control, which can be controlled from the front climate panel, or from the one in the rear. Changing the stereo shouldn't affect its operation as it's not tied into the sound system at all.

This is very nice indeed! Wishing you all the very best with the sale!

Hi Andrew, no problem at all! I came across this chap when I was looking at whether it was possible to code a smart fob to an Alphard. Might be worth a look! Keys can be associated to a Alphard using a particularly key sequence which I call the Toyota funny handshake (lol) but that only works for the RF remote locking stuff, the immobiliser coding is a different kettle of fish https://www.autolockmaster.co.uk/toyota-alphard/

It's a chip in key system on these, unless some sort of 3rd party alarm/immobiliser has been installed on it. A flat battery shouldn't lead to the key being forgotten, my thoughts are that the problem is one of the following: The induction coil for the immobiliser (that's part of the ignition barrel) has gone up the spout, hence why it's not starting The chip in the key fob is possibly damaged/faulty Or the car has forgotten the key from the flat battery (again highly unlikely) and needs to be resyncronised. Unless you have Toyota Techstream software for windows (the dealer level software) and the appropriate ODB cable, it's a main dealer or car locksmith job I'm afraid.

So are the front lights for the most part. Most facelifts have AFS projector headlamps, the pre facelift didn't come with AFS I don't believe (they either had reflector halogen or reflector xenon lamps).

Worth noting as well that some Alphards have tinted headlamps.....if they look a little bronzed that's not actually a problem. Mine are and they still look that way even when polished up.

TBF if your AC is lacking gas or not working properly that won't help. I'd run it up and just set it to very low and make sure it blows nice and cold. If not it might need regassing, have a leak or may not be functioning properly. If it is working, but a decent AC cleaner (they come as an aerosol that you set off and lock and leave it running with the AC on recirculate for a good while - that should get rid of any germs which might be causing the smell. I'll be honest, I make a habit of getting my AC regassed every 2 to 3 years and probably run a cleaner through it at least once per year as a matter of course. Also AC does have a propensity to fail if it isn't used frequently, so for that reason I pretty much run it permanently in any car I have.

A good option would be to lightly wet vac the seats (assuming they are cloth/alcantara) and the carpets, then let it dry out. I use AutoGlym Autofresh spray on the carpets every now and then to give it a nice odour....doesnt last forever but the bottles about 500ml and goes quite a long way.

Yep it's the immobiliser light, you'll find the moment the key is not in the ignition it will flash. It shouldn't flatten the battery. Alot of Japanese/JDM cars of that era had this (my old Subaru Forester had the same).

https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/8538168010 These are the washers, 2x

I just bought brand new washer jets from Amayama, as I damaged one of mine trying to adjust and unblock it. They were not Toyota branded but were Denso parts (so identical to the factory item). Took a little while to come (as sourced and sent in Japan) but very much available!

All sorted thanks to a very kind forum member! Thanks to everyone that replied!