BigNev

Hello there newbie!

I would second the recommendation for the "JPNZ" owners manual, I bought one before we got ours! 

Auto Jap Spares were where I got ours, via ebay.

In the meanwhile, from that very manual, the description of that button is - "Wide View Front And Side Control", whatever that means as there is no further explanation.

But my guess is it's related to the car having the 360 degree camera system, and the button perhaps alters the view shown on the screen.

Cheers, Nev

Original or not, if you can read the words, you'll have a chance of working it out!

We've not got a manual for our original head unit.

Hi there!

Have you tried the Google translate function on your phone?

We did on our original head unit, and it was VERY useful at enabling us to use its features!

Cheers, Nev 

Yep, or they could wriggle, they're like that!

On both our cars it made no difference to the premium, bit its on record!

Hi George!

No, but I use Hubcentric spacers on my Subaru, they can also do what you're after, giving a different pcd for the wheel, if the right ones are available.

Cheers, Nev

Hi Chris!

And also do please ensure to use the right grease in the right area, not copper grease anymore!

My apologies if you knew this!

Cheers, Nev

Hi Kevin!

Yes, just run them at what's on the door plate, perhaps plus a psi or two.

Which will probably be around 36 to 38 psi.

And for almost all cars!

It's not a racing car, it really won't make any appreciable difference.

There's plenty of other posts here, and everywhere for that matter, discussing the pros and cons of a bit more pressure in them. 

Less rolling resistance, less grip to the road etc etc. But a little bit won't hurt!

Cheers, Nev 

On 9/9/2025 at 12:14 AM, Tony X said:

Hello everyone

I need a new battery. My Alphard is imported from Japan. Year made 2011. 
I am looking to replace my battery. 
Can anyone suggest which model should I get from halford?

Thank you !!!!

Hi Tony!

How did you go on with sourcing a new battery?

Cheers,

Nev

Hi Craig!

My personal use experience, Apec, Pagid, or obviously originals, Toyota!

Cheers, Nev

Hi Neil!

Yes, ebay.

I got the opposite side to that a few months ago, due to water ingress in my case. round figures £90.00

It doesn't matter if it's a black one, the plastic pops out to swap over!

Do look VERY closely at the pictures, the first one I received had a ruddy hole in the back!!

Returned it OK, as I had mentioned in the messages why I wanted it.

Cheers,

Nev

Hi Ionut!

Nice work there!

Apparently it's similar steps to change the rear plugs on mine,.

Initially seems like it's a hassle to take the scuttle off, but if it's like our previous one, Grand Voyager V6, the job's not going to happen if you don't!!

Cheers,

Nev

Hi there!

That is the inverter pump for a Hybrid.

Do you have the Hybrid model?

Your info says you have the standard petrol, so that pump obviously won't fit.

No matter how hard you try!

And this is the wrong section of the forum for a Hybrid....

Cheers, Nev

Hi there!

Or at least read the "pending" codes!

Cheers, Nev

Jolly Blooming Marvellous!!!

And a monster of an output for the size!

Hi Phil!

I just had a look at that one, and at 261mm wide (rather than 242 for my 027 ), it could just squidge into mine.

Most were 266 to 270mm.

I'm reckoning if it did in yours it jolly well should do, same car model!!

But - how did you go on with the retaining bracket across the top as it's 30mm higher than the 027 battery?

Did it need any bending to clamp properly? Not a big deal really!

The back is simple as it's the usual rod / nut with plenty of "slack" on the thread, but the front fixing is a bolt directly into the metal frame. Was it easy enough to use a longer bolt and spacer?

Cheers, Nev

Hi there!

There aren't any fuel shortages.

It was only 1 person in 1 locality who had trouble getting the "Super" E5 unleaded, the 5% Ethanol mix, at the point he posted.

He hasn't been back to say anything further so we don't know if his area has or hasn't got E5 now.

For a week locally to me, 2 major supermarkets had none, but that was soon over and there hasn't been any problem since.

Cheers! Nev

Cracking solution! 

The simplest is often the way as they say!

If you do need a 12v battery, there's another thread active just now on that subject, but basically I'd suggest Tayna Batteries, in Bodelwyddan, North Wales, for good price and next day delivery.

Cheers,

Nev

So, from my tape measure, a size 068 won't fit in the battery tray on mine.

And there isn't that much difference in amp grunt to the 027 option.

But the one I have in it, a "Starting Bull" is at the bottom end on the range, 510 cca, whereas Varta, Bosch and Exide have 610, 610, and 640 models!!

And that's without going to AGM type! They go to 680!!

 Cheers, Nev

Hi Alex!

And I agree with you!

If I'm buying a battery, I try to look for the higher amp rating and "cold cranking amps" in the size. There can be quite a difference in performance for different manufacturers hey!

And these cars do have a LOT of electrical kit!

Just looked at Tayna, and for my reg they suggest an 068 battery.

Perhaps when I'm home later I'll do some research on physical size difference to the one that's on mine. The guy I bought our car from clearly had one die shortly after he got it from the importer, and bought one local to him, as the receipt for it is in the folder!

Cheers, Nev 

Hi Tony!

I'd personally suggest Tayna batteries in Bodelwyddan, North Wales.

They'll save you a fortune, and will send it to you next day.

My car has an 027 battery fitted. I'm not saying that's right, or for yours though, it was put on by the previous owner.

Cheers, Nev 

Hi Stephen!

I don't have a Hybrid, but I would suggest also buying a (12v car) battery tester, relatively cheap kit nowadays, to give an indication of the amp rating capacity, as voltage does not necessarily give the whole picture.

Yes it needs good voltage, for the communication side, but it's "amps that cranks".

Actually though, from reading on this forum, I believe it isn't the 12v battery that cranks the engine!!!

I'll hand over to those who know on that one!!

Cheers,

Nev

Ah, chuffing heck.

My mistake, should have asked for a picture first, as one paints a thousand words!

Ah ECO mode button, I wish I had it!!

Sorry, off thread!

No

Simples

Use Toyota actual fluid, yes it's more cost, but it will absolutely be correct. And it's not going to want doing often hey!

Well blooming heck! 

You live and learn!

Let us know the technique if you get it sorted please!

Cheers, Nev