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Hi all,

I'm getting a refuel light at just under 200km. I'm presuming that this is not normal behaviour...?

It's a fairly new import, and wanted to run the fuel down to check the refuelling light point.

7 hours ago, Chris.ac said:

This is the auto highbeam camera, it will dip the beam when it detected an oncoming vehicle

 
That makes perfect sense. Thanks Chris.

Hi all, does anyone have any recommendations as to paint and bodywork?

I have a few scrapes on one side, and some chips around the edge of one door. No biggie and it's a standard Toyota paint (202).

Any suggestions in the south mids (Oxon/Northants/Warks/Worcs) would be gratefully received 🙂 Thanks!

Thanks all! The vehicle has both auto wipe and auto high beam, so I'll try both of those over the next few days and report back. Thanks everyone for your help with this one.

1 hour ago, Alphard Club said:

never seen one of these before. does it look oem like factory fitted?

It does, in that it's clearly professionally fitted and unlike many aftermarket dashcams, there is no logo on the unit. I have searched high and low online for AH20 front cameras / dashcams but uncovered nothing similar.

Also, the car has the original head unit which was more puzzling as the camera doesn't appear to be visible as a source input.

Hi all,

Getting know my vehicle a little more...

There's some sort of front camera on it, which is in front of the interior mirror. A lead goes from the camera and goes up to somewhere, alongside the lead from the mirror.

I have tried to pull the camera casing apart but there's no obvious way to open it or any "give" and I don't want to break it. There are also no lights on the unit, so I'm not sure whether it's working or just taking up space.

Also, I can't find how it would be accessed. There doesn't appear to be a way to view the camera even when the car is moving.

I have attached a view of the camera, from outside the vehicle (sorry for the reflections) and inside, taken from the passenger door, with the camera on the left hand side.

Has anyone seen an installation like this before and/or have any insight? I'm puzzled tbh.

Thanks @skippy992 - that looks great.

I have been experimenting with an old Apple TV, as above - I bought this cable for it from Amazon - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CR4GSQ8R?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details - haven't connected it to the TV yet, just run the TV to see if it "pops" - all OK so far.

1 hour ago, skippy992 said:

Hi

i have a mirror cast device with RCA output connected to the vans input sockets you can then steam everything from your mobile to both screens including sat nav youtube that way you can utilise the vans excellent sound system without the expense of changing the head unit with all the cost and loss of some functions that involves mine cost $35 Australian dollars from china works really had it 2years no trouble runs off USB socket.

Thanks Skippy - do you happen to know where you bought it from eg AliExpress?

1 hour ago, Rojie said:

 

I think Lightening and USB C are both digital interfaces; whereas RCA is analogue, i.e. Component Video is analogue.

 

Lightening cables are available that have an in-built DAC which will output analogue signals.

 

 

Thanks Roger and yes, absolutely; I'll need to source a good cable for that.

In perusing further, I was wondering if an Apple TV would fit the bill. There's a useful discussion on a 4x4 South Africa forum which implies that appliances running at ~100W at 1A should work without popping. An Apple TV can switch down to around that wattage, and it's just over 1A. If I can connect that and get an HDMI->RCA cable, I'm sorted. (I don't say this with 100% confidence though!)

Hi all,

What are people doing with the Component Video inputs that link to the flip-down TV?

I'd like to connect it to a Lightning or USB-C plug for video input off a mobile device, but can't seem to find a good one online.

+1 for CarVX. It's about 20 quid for the check.

£20k seems high for a 2003 definitely.

Hi all,

Just to let the group know that Listers Toyota in Stratford-upon-Avon has a couple of folks there who are happy to help with Alphard / Vellfire service and parts:

Samuel Hopgood

Josh Goddard

both are firstname.lastname@listers.co.uk.

I haven't taken my Alphard to them yet, but have used exactly this dealer for about 15 years now for previous Toyotas and the service is always high-quality and courteous.

I have been in email discussions with Samuel and I'm taking the Alphard for a full service later in the summer and he honestly seems super-enthusiastic about Alphards and Vellfires! Samuel has given his permission to pass on the above details, so hope that it helps with anyone looking for service from an authorised UK garage/dealer.

Wow! That is lovely.

Thanks very much for your help folks.

Hi all,

First-time Alphard owner and first-time poster. I’d just like to say thanks to everyone that contributes to this forum as the information and tips have been genuinely helpful in terms of what to know about the car.

I’ll probably have a few more questions but here’s the first one. The car is great - everything works as it should - but after about 80mph it’s getting quite rattly and vibrates.

My assumption is that this is specific to this car and needs resolving. It’s a 2.4 hybrid.

Any advice would be welcome. I’m happy to take the car back for the garage to inspect, but any advice in advance would be great.