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
   

Hanging Aromatic Perfume

Used to buy many type/brand of car perfume but no satisfaction on my point of view.
Glade, Ambi-Pur and 'made in china' which are sold widely at store across the country.
Main type of car perfume which are available:

1. Liquid
2. Gel

Came across my mind while driving my father's car SAGA, noticed that he use the 'hanging type' car perfume. I do not know the brand but the odour is so refreshing. May be because its the first time i had been inside the car or the odour is well blended inside the interior due to the car small cabin space unlike the Alphard.

I want to give a try to my Alphard. Bought at Big Aeon store, priced at RM16++ , do not remember exactly the cent portion. Smell good and refresing. So far its the best odour for my Alphard.