BigNev

Hi guys! If it's not getting hot enough, then, as you intimated, it could well be the thermostat even though it was changed. Try this - After a drive, or not, if you sit with it stationary, with the heater off will speed up the experiment, maybe a slightly fast idle speed, and see if it will then get hot, and hot enough to bring in the radiator cooling fans. If it does, quite possibly the thermostat. I had a Ford Galaxy 2007 1.8 diesel that would not get over around 65C, even with most of the rad blocked off. Never did figure it out.

That's absolutely brilliant mate! Thank you!! I only have the rear camera, 2010 model, I'm a poor relation on that one! I'll have a look tonight for that! By any wondrous chance can you remember the manufacturer? You've not still got the box have you??😃

Hi guys! I don't suppose you know if that unit works with the 18 speaker theatre system by any chance? I know its apparently a major complication for compatibility, but as the car will hopefully be a long term ownership I'm quite happy to invest a few quid in something good. Only had our Vellfire a couple of weeks, loving it so far, managed to get radio and cd playing easily, contemplating learning Japanese to use all those features that are on it!! Due to the age of my daughters we're not too bothered about the roof display. Do want to keep that original rear view camera with the steering guide lines, I've not had anything like it before and really like it!

Really appreciate your help on this, as otherwise I'd be totally bewildered by the little variation in numbers on the Amayama site. Sadly JP Car Parts said no stock. So, I've ordered them up, because if you've still got the wrappers with those numbers you can't give me any better confidence!! I'll post some pics on here when I get them and fit them, with full credit going to you for the research! May help some others along the way hey! Thanks again pal!

Wow, found them, listed on Amayama! Same price as you managed to get them for! Just before I go and press the button to but them, were you as confused as me on the many variations on the last 2 digits for what appear to be the same part!!

Hi @opelrsx Ooh looks like one of the previous owners have fitted the wrong bulbs then! Could explain why they aren't as good as I expected too I guess! Thank you for that info, I'll go and see my local guys for a new pair!

That's brilliant, thanks very much for that, I will get moving on that! Cheers!

My low beam HID is a D2R, took it out last night as I too want to improve it. I'm hoping the bulb has aged and that's the trouble.

Hi there @skippy992 I'm hoping to add those extra levers to ours, for the sideways movement advantage, do you hopefully happen to be able to remember, or find from your records, the part numbers? I have looked on Amayama, and think I've found the right ones, but it would be nice to check with someone who's done it, as the name description is a bit off. The number I'm coming up with is 72677-58010-CO, and 72678, but yours are beige so I would expect a small variation on the number string. Hoping you can help me! Cheers!

The wheels are little more in keeping with the vehicle type now! The others were beautiful to lots of people, just not my taste! Yep, the width, tyre size, and offset all come within acceptable parameters! Lucky for me, free wheels, just the tyres to lay out for!

Hi guys! At last, we have bought one! Local private sale in Manchester, 2010 3.5 V6, 126,000 km, and it's already been converted to LPG by the one UK owner, which is great as we would have done it! I've had to compromise a little on the service history, but the oil is very clean, and it's clean alloy inside the oil filler cap, so it's clearly been well looked after. Sound Car VX report. One owner in Japan, one fastidious owner for 3 years in the UK. For the price I'm very happy so far. The wheels aren't to my taste, and I'm changing them tomorrow for a set I took off our Grand Voyager.

Yes, that's what I thought! The secondary smaller one. Our Impreza had one, as does our current Subaru Outback. Really good to know, as we have a branch not far away at all from us!

Check your coolant level in the radiator!

Looks sweet that mate! From your comment that price included a new catalytic converter!

Thanks for that, we have a local importer who is very good too, but that's not what I'm asking you guys for!

Hi guys! Hope you are all well! I'm still looking (and procrastinating on it!) for our Alphard / Vellfire, 3.5 V6, 2009 onwards. Looking for a bit of "voice of reason" input from you guys who've got one - am I being too hung up on wanting one with the service history from Japan? I realise it's possibly "luck of the draw" if the books are put in the vehicle before the auction, and lots do not have any documentation, but some do. I also am led to believe that the Japanese do look after their cars way better than the British, and their bi-annual test is tighter than our MOT, it seems advisories are not accepted, they get fixed. Until the departure from Japan of course - I've seen a few of you have replaced lots of suspension bushes either on, or shortly after, the cars arrival. But that isn't service of fluids, oils and filters. If we were only keeping it for a short time I would be less bothered, but it will be a long term car. Our current (about to go) Grand Voyager we've had for 10 years, now 148,000 miles, and the Subaru Outback 5 1/2 years, now 173,000 miles, so you see what I mean. Both of these are 2005 cars. And for us, it's a large financial commitment, so I don't want to buy a time bomb or money pit - V6 cam chains and tensioners, and the variable valve lift / timing oil solenoids, would rely on fresh oil for a long life! Cheers Guys and girls!

Absolutely cracking mate! Yes, not every problem has a complicated solution!

AHA! Hopefully you've discovered the source of the problem! Earth connections are so important, especially nowadays (all relative) with so much electrical kit on cars! I'll keep my fingers crossed and await your update!

Yes indeed! Please do try to find that connector first though! Another thought, turn off the lpg on the button to run on petrol, see if it does anything?? I don't know, but may go quiet if its not on gas. The electronic one actually turns it off gas if the valve saver runs out. Its linked in to the BRC system. I personally don't think that's a good thing, but that's how it's supposed to be wired.

It's in a good spot, but I'm short too so it's a long stretch to the back of the engine bay! 🤣 Good job I've got disproportionately long arms!

Ah, never thought of that!! I've got the electronic version of valve saver system on our Subaru, and the red LED is just above the LPG button. If there is an electrical connector to your reservoir, can you disconnect it, see if goes quiet, and then bridge across the terminals on the car side wiring to see if it make the beep again? If I've got it right, when you disconnect it, it should break the connection of the float switch and silence the alarm- if that's what it is of course!!

Hiya! I'll start the guesses - is it your fog light switch? Is it actually a switch? Or just a warning lamp?

Hi there! Just to put a bit extra thought to the equation - are you driving with the headlamps on? And other electrical load items? Obviously the fuel system is a rather unavoidable one, fuel pump, injectors and ecu. If you are, then possibly that's why it never gets completely "off charge" / fully charged, maybe? My Subaru Outback has a clever alternator that regulates the charge voltage, not just on or off, but even without lights in the summer, it didn't often drop down to 12.5 volts. There was always something drawing on it, radio/CD/music player, phone chargers, wipers (it's Britain!) etc. But from what I've read, these Toyota's aren't daft, or more realistically not a pain in the posterior, unlike many cars nowadays! Not like those that have got to be told parts have been changed cos they're too stupid to work it out themselves..... Progress, ha. Or manufacturer / dealer profits on labour, perhaps? So changing a battery shouldn't be a headache.

Hi there! Have you checked to see that your radiator is full of coolant?