Gosford Leather

At last, upgrade car upholstery to full leather included door trim.
The best part is the maker were willing to wrap also the headrest monitor.

There are many design available to decide

For me, prefer 'body' type as i opted for dual tone upholstery.
The darker one is wrapped at the part that touching the body when seating.
That part - perforated except the most upper because i insisted to embroil the Alphard logo to each seat.

Price - RM3200
Estimated Time To be Completed - 1 week (sewing)
Installation - 4 to 6 hours

Mirror Link iPhone 5 to Kenwood HU

Simple setup to display mirror link from iPhone5.
Useful to display navigation Wazer and play video/audio on ICE.

Items:

1. Apple lightning cable to HDMI adapter - RM199
2. HDMI to RCA adapter - RM120
3. HDMI cable & RCA cable (yellow/red/white) - RM20

TOTAL COST : RM339

The Outcome mirror link

Side Step & Interior Cleaning DIY

Side step got scratches and dirty.

Simple cleaning using unique sponge.

Cost - RM5

Just use plain water and rub it to the plastic surface.

O2 Sensor Faulty

Confirm, the trouble code is P0135.

Oxygen O2 Sensor, Bank 1,Sensor 1.

Mean that upstream O2 sensor is in faulty. 

A code P0135 may mean that one or more of the following has happened: 

1. O2 Heater element resistance is high 
2. Internal short or open in the heater element 

3. O2 heater circuit wiring high resistance 
4. Open or short to ground in the wiring harness

Questions?

1. Due to part failure

2. Emission too high?

3. Wiring problem that lead the sensor did not functioning correctly (power lost)?

Most probably, replace the right sensor will overcome this problem if the cause is (1). If other causes, the warning light is still ON. Normally cause (2) will trigger other trouble code together. Cause (3) could be identified with simple DIY check to confirm no electrical problem associated with 02 sensor.
Check the either the power is supplied to the sensor or not.

For Alphard ANH10W, there are two O2 sensor, upstream and down stream
Upstream sensor can be identified easily because it is located inside the engine bay.
Downstream sensor is located near underneath car at the exhaust system.

Upstream Oxygen Sensor Heater

Downstream Oxygen Sensor Heater

Changed both upstream and downstream oxygen sensor even the trouble code indicated the upstream sensor is malfunction. Because for me, this sensors work in a closed loop system. Better change both.

This sensor cost me RM490/pc.

New original Toyota about RM500 ~ RM700

Recond one (repair unit), RM200 ~ RM350 

Generic part , RM150 ~ RM250

Use only the new original Toyota sensor because there are some report/claim by them who use recond/generic part, the engine light warning will ON after 2 weeks with same trouble code P0135.

ATF Change

Went to Autobacs Tebrau City on 11/4/2014 for normal sevice and ATF change. Originally plan to do normal service + ATF change + engine diagnosis at Toyota Service Centre (Heiwa Auto Gallery) at Tebrau City but was told the waiting time too long for me.

That the only one Toyota Service Centre that accept service for re-cond car in Johor as far as I know.

The Autobacs's mechanic (japanese malay speaking guy) willing to help me to do engine diagnosis for Engine Light Warning which I encountered currently.

Cost:

1. Engine Oil Replacement - Mobil Super2000 Semi-synthetic 4Liter               : RM113

2. ATF Oil (Toyota Automatic Transmission Fluid Type T-IV)                        : RM125

3. Engine Diagnosis Scanner                                                                            : RM30

4. Labour Charge, Engine Oil Change                                                              : RM15

4. Labour Charge, ATF Change                                                                      : RM25

                                                                               TOTAL            : RM308

Unfortunately, the result of engine diagnosis did not return any error code.

So, engine warning light appeared without any trouble code?? Weird....

The mechanic take out the connection of the car battery about 30 minutes in order to reset the ECU.

Hopefully, that can clear out the light warning.

But again, the 1st ignition, the light did not come out but in 2nd ignition, the light is ON again and this time - back to the original issue. So, the problem is still there. He suspected that wiring problem and recommend me a guy who can diagnosis the wiring problem.

The Autobacs' visit did not cure the problem. Plan to visit Aliran Motor next week to overcome this problem.

Engine Warning Light (1st)

Engine warning light is ON.

The first indication appear somehow after long journey to Pendang. 

The light did not appear after first trip of the day, but appear right after the 2nd engine ignition. The light is ON merely about 5 minutes and then OFF. This condition is connsistently happen about 1 week. After that, the light is ON all the time. Suspected the O2 sensor but could not confirm it.

The effects - nothing abnormal on driving condition but noticed that the fuel consumption is increased a little bit. Honestly, before the light came ON, i felt that the FC was rising.

Was pretty sure the 02 sensor is faulty.

Since the faulty is quite normal for ANH10W. Just need to confirm it.

Will do during next normal maintenance service.

My blogspot might had been hacked!!!

All the photos gone...!!!

WTF....

Replace Key-Housing

Mine already cracked at several spot and could be opened anytime.
Only aware about it when my youngest son ran onto me while bitting the chip (detached from housing).
(nasib baik..anak aku tak telan daa)

Went to TESCO Kota Bharu.
Inside there, there is a shop, ermmm actually not a permanent shop but beside the escalator.
Originally, RM90 to make a key with housing, but i just said
"Errmm tepat lain nih dale lape puloh jah ni"... but i gave him the key anyway to duplicate and replace the broken housing.
He gave the the balance - RM20...huhuhu.. (menjadi taktik aku).

Just for information, our Alphard come with immobilizer.
Duplicated key cannot start the engine but can open our car as well.
So, it important to make sure that Alphard's key and spare key are not missing.
When buying an Alphard, insist to received at least 2 keys (main + spare key).
Only those key can ignite the engine legally.
Heard that duplicate the key with the chip will cost around RM800.

Connectors to the Fujitsu / Denso (TOYOTA) Head Unit

Pictures & Descriptions of the Connectors to the Fujitsu / Denso OEM Navigation Screen (Head Unit) on a 2003 Toyota 4Runner Limited Edition (LE)

The Connectors (Left to Right, Top to Bottom):

5-Pin Connector (Sensor signals):

        

(Right Picture) From Right to Left:

• Pin 1: PKB (Parking Break. This signal is grounded when parking break switch is closed. Floats otherwise) - Input - Connected
• Pin 2: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 3: SPD (Generated from the Speedometer. Most likely this is the Vehicle speed sensor pulse line) - Input - Connected
• Pin 4: TST (Test?) - Input - Not Connected
• Pin 5: REV (Reverse Signal. This signal is tied to +12v when the car is in reverse) - Input - Connected

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10-Pin Connector (Video & Communications):

        

(Right Picture) From Right to Left, Top to Bottom:

• Pin 1: VR (Grounded when Ignition Switch is Off) - Neither Input nor Output - Connected
• Pin 2: R (Red VGA) - Input - Connected
• Pin 3: B (Blue VGA) - Input - Connected
• Pin 4: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 5: TX+ (Transmission+) - In/Out - Connected
• Pin 6: VG (Ground/Shield) - Neither Input nor Output - Connected
• Pin 7: G (Green VGA) - Input - Connected
• Pin 8: SYNC (Probably VSync, Grounds for about .5 X 10^-6s every 6.5 X 10^-6s) - Input - Connected
• Pin 9: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 10: TX- (Transmission-) - In/Out - Connected

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6-Pin Connector (DVD Changer Video)

        

(Right Picture) From Right to Left, Top to Bottom

• Pin 1: TX+ (Transmission+) - In/Out - Not Connected
• Pin 2: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 3: NTSC - Input - Connected
• Pin 4: TX- (Transmission-) - In/Out - Not Connected
• Pin 5: SLD (Shield/Ground for 3 & 6) - Neither Input nor Output - Connected
• Pin 6: SGND (?? Ground) - Neither Input nor Output - Connected

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4-Pin Connector (Reverse Camera Video and Power)

        

(Right Picture) From Right to Left, Top to Bottom

• Pin 1: V+ (Positive Voltage Terminal?? Referred to as B-Eye on Schematics, Probably a composite video signal) - Input - Connected
• Pin 2: CA+ (??) - Output - Connected
• Pin 3: V- (Negative Voltage Terminal?? Referred to as B-Eye-In on Schematics, probably a composite video signal) - Input - Connected
• Pin 4: GND (Ground) - Neither Input nor Output - Connected

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20-Pin Connector (Bottom Left, When Looking At Rear of Unit) (Power, Audio Outputs)

        

(Right Picture) From Right to Left, Top To Bottom

• Pin 1: BU+B (Battery +12V) - Input - Connected
• Pin 2: ILL+B (Light Control Switch On +12V) - Input - Connected
• Pin 3: AMP+B (??) - Output - Not Connected
• Pin 4: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 5: TX+ (Transmission+) - In/Out - Connected
• Pin 6: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 7: Mute (Radio Switch is On = Logical 1) - Output - Connected
• Pin 8: R+ (Right Audio Out Positive) - Output - Connected
• Pin 9: L+ (Left Audio Out Positive) - Output - Connected
• Pin 10: SLD (Common Ground For Audio Signals) - Neither Input nor Output - Connected
• Pin 11: ACC+B (+12V when key is in ACC/AUX/ON position) - Input - Connected
• Pin 12: ILL- (Light Control Switch On +12V) - Output - Connected
• Pin 13: ANT+B (+12V Power to Antenna Amplifier when Radio Switch is On) - Output - Connected
• Pin 14: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 15: TX- (Transmission-) - In/Out - Connected
• Pin 16: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 17: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 18 - R- (Right Audio Out Negative) - Output - Connected
• Pin 19 - L- (Left Audio Out Negative) - Output - Connected
• Pin 20 - GND (Ground) - Neither Input nor Output - Connected

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12-Pin Connector (Rear audio controller, DVD Changer Audio)

        

(Right Picture) From Right to Left, Top to Bottom

• Pin 1: SLD (Shield/Ground) - Neither Input nor Output - Connected
• Pin 2: R+ (Right Audio Input Positive) - Input - Connected
• Pin 3: R- (Right Audio Input Negative) - Input - Connected
• Pin 4: L+ (Left Audio Input Positive) - Input - Connected
• Pin 5: L- (Left Audio Input Negative) - Input - Connected
• Pin 6: Mute (Logical 1 when Radio Switch is On) - Input - Connected
• Pin 7: GND (Ground) - Neither Input nor Output - Not Connected
• Pin 8: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 9: TX+ (Transmission+) - In/Out - Connected
• Pin 10: TX- (Transmission-) - In/Out - Connected
• Pin 11: ACC+B (+12V when key is in ACC/AUX position) - Output - Not Connected
• Pin 12: BU+B (Battery +12V) - Output - Not Connected

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20-Pin Connector (Bottom Right, When Looking at Rear of Unit) (Rear Controller Audio, Steering Wheel Controls)

        

(Right Picture) From Right to Left, Top to Bottom

• Pin 1: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 2: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 3: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 4: CMP+ (??) - Output - Not Connected
• Pin 5: CMP- (??) - Output - Not Connected
• Pin 6: GND (Ground from Steering wheel audio controls) - Neither Input nor Output - Connected
• Pin 7: SW1 (Seek+/-, Vol+/- Inputs from Steering wheel audio controls) - Input - Connected
• Pin 8: SW2 (Mode input from Steering wheel audio controls) - Input - Connected
• Pin 9: TX1+ (Transmission1+) - In/Out - Not Connected
• Pin 10: TX1- (Transmission1-) - Not Connected
• Pin 11: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 12: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 13: Not Used - Not Connected
• Pin 14: SLD1 (Shield/Ground) - Neither Input nor Output - Connected
• Pin 15: RSR+ (Audio Signal to Rear Audio Controller, For Wireless Headphones) - Output - Connected
• Pin 16: RSR- (Audio Signal to Rear Audio Controller, For Wireless Headphones) - Output - Connected
• Pin 17: RSL+ (Audio Signal to Rear Audio Controller, For Wireless Headphones) - Output - Connected
• Pin 18: RSL- (Audio Signal to Rear Audio Controller, For Wireless Headphones) - Output - Connected
• Pin 19: RMU (Mute Signal to Rear Audio Controller, Logical 1 when Radio Switch is On) - Output - Connected
• Pin 20: Not Used - Not Connected