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Hi @ombakjernih , Apologies for getting back to you late and thanks for your continued support. I bought all of the components you used because I really wanted it to work the same way you achieved (parking trajectory, parking radar ,etc) a) bought 40 pin socket for the meter b) bought Raise Canbus box (same model as yours) c) I even decided to follow you and buy Dudu to guarantee it will work (my old unit was a 2 months old Onkyo) - this was major part of my delay in coming back to the thread (order + wait + go to the shop to install) But I must admit, I'm still lost due to a struggle of noticing misaligned information in a few places Connection from the meter : I understood from the diagram below that, I need to connect PIN 13 and 14 from the meter However, in your latest comment, it was mentioned I should use Pin 11 and 12 from the meter So tried to find 3rd reference by manually zooming + counting pin from with the photo of your setup, and based on the picture, it was connected with Pin 12 and 13 As I could not decide between the 3 choices (13+14 or, 12+13 or 11 + 12) + I didn't dare to proceed not knowing what would happen if the wiring was not done correctly. Connection to CANBUS box It was mentioned in your latest comment that I should connect with pin 13 and 16 Then I zoomed and manually counted the pin of your setup, I derived it's 11 and 12. Again, I cannot decide which one is the correct. All in all, I strongly believe what you share in this thread is insightful and can benefit greatly a lot of Alphard 20 lovers. I would be grateful if you can review my struggle and guide me to the finish line. Thank you in advance once again for the help.

So yesterday I began to take out the sound system to fit a piggyback car play/android auto system. Long story short it didn't work, I took out so aftermarket RCA leads but otherwise changed nothing but now all works. In one of my above photos you'll see a shot of my rear screen, I selected DUAL bottom right corner so it went green and then hit disc and it burst into life. Might be worth either disconnecting the battery or taking the head unit out over night and trying that.

Hi and thank you for your replies. I have tried Nippon Auto Spares and North Star Conversions without luck. Looked on eBay and Facebook and it doesn't seem viable to pay £3000 for a 2002 vehicle. The engine blew through the sump, possible piston rod?? Bought privately in June this year. Will probably get her recovered back to the island and put up for sale as spares or repair, Once again, thank you for your replies and advice.

Promise I will if it works 😂 haha

Toilet tents are easy to buy and stow. Portable toilets are easy to get, but less easy to stow. Most (decent) camp sites have toilet disposal facilities.

Do you have any idea why the engine blew ? Did you buy the vehicle recently ? Privately, or from a business ?

Hello G, Welcome to the Forum. The relevant tyre pressures should be displayed on an information plate in one of the door jambs. It won't be in psi !

After all this is fixed, you need to join the AA !

If you ae a BT customer you may be able to connect to their system. I cannot remember what it is called but, depending on where you are (at that time), you may be able to connect to it. However, it is not particularly accessible in remote or country/rural areas

Do you have electric middle row seats? If not, you'll have a free 12v connector near the bottom of the b pillars, you'll be to remove the trim, but you could essentially hide the router behind the trim or beside the drivers seat

Thanks Gamith will have a look at it.Tent not an option,because I will only use has a day van. ee

As you are on the Isle of Wight try contacting Northstar (https://northstarconversions.com/) and see if they may have one, or know of someone who might.

Not directly helpful but I would have thought the two basic options would be either one mounted to the side - by a side-door would be best so you can remove the cassette easily, or one that can be put into a separate tent, shelter or something similar to the Arpenaz Base M which can be side or rear attached.

Thank you. Ill see if I can work it out.

hi all. Hope you’re doing well. I’m curious to know what tyre pressures should be applied to the above mentioned vellfire? I appreciate your help

Hi,have just purchased 2011 vellfire,any ideas to fit toilet,porta potti after removing third row back seats. Thanks

looking forward to a positive outcome

Hi all, I am going to purchase a new starter motor via the link sent to me . I will let you know result once fitted, once again thanks for your advice and the effort put in to obtain part no.s Fingers crossed

never heard of an alphard flywheel going. usually happens on manual cars and especially manual diesel cars from poor driving habits and quick shifting to save fuel.

here is a picture atatched of the flywheel and a link to buy it from if you want to go down that route i personaly change the starter motor first for the cost of £90

i dont think any damage will be done to the flywheel i have advised many members on here with starter motor problems and all solved by changing the starter motor your worrying because rac gave you wrong information for the cost of a new starter motor is going to be a lot cheaper than changing the fly wheel

Hi all, I'm thinking of adding a 4G/5G router somewhere inside the car, so my Apple TV can connect to it for Internet access rather than faffing around with my phone. The Apple TV is powered from the 100V socket in the centre console, out of sight. I'd like to put the router somewhere out of the way... perhaps under the dash, or in the boot, and it will be a small USB-powered one. Are there any electrical connections that I can grab hold of and connect a USB socket to, other than those in the dash / centre console?

Hi Lee, I really appreciate your help, I am going to remove old starter and see if I can inspect flywheel condition while someone turns the engine manually, can you tell me if I can do any damage due to mis alignment?. I will then order new motor . Its really good to have the help and advise from being part of this forum, Thanks again

https://evergy.co.uk/givenergy-4g-mobile-internet-dongle-5yr Worth a shot with 5 years connectivity included. Otherwise get a 4G/5G router, add a data SIM of your choice.

hard to believe rac told you it was flywheel problem starter motor engages the flywheel starter motors stick so when he freed the the engine manually he un stuck the starter motor here is the oe no. for the starter motor 2810028051 here is a ebay link less than £90 for a new starter motor https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/142543994198?_skw=2810028051&itmmeta=01K9Y8YSWSA3F3RR1ZYNGGNAXB&hash=item213048bd56:g:b1QAAOSwrAtjuAcx&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAAwFkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1cJMSmCYzng1IWECYG0qmIKBEDMJpF%2BjoKdF8CWDWLu%2BJyg357U2QGGQibLkyRW0IONl2xzmU7Gs3dg1w15Q7FeeBozaSvjlPZqxBedOzt987OR%2FIBenRjPQSzEwUQ72Agw7rye8nxnbupAsM8kcDYCxy7LHF3A1daLvDM1g8g2XNFewMRCUgLW8QilaP544zqAHYn%2FBObVeu4SGDEk%2ByZirKhpI99kkTF5%2B4FzoBGShg%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABlBMUMKe-8jPZg if your confident enough be able to change it your self .