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Middle Row of Seats

I have seen and spoke to a guy who has the 7seater vellfire, and yes he has turned his middle seats around by unbolting them, but he said that they didn't slide so unless anyone knows how to slide the seats when turned they won't be able to use them as a bed, but they definitely can face backwards
Martin

By madforce66 · 8 hours ago8 hr
Middle Row of Seats

I have seen and spoke to a guy who has the 7seater vellfire, and yes he has turned his middle seats around by unbolting them, but he said that they didn't slide so unless anyone knows how to slide the seats when turned they won't be able to use them as a bed, but they definitely can face backwards
Martin

By madforce66 · 8 hours ago8 hr
Head Unit connectors and new head unit

These are the connectors that my previous head unit was using and I can't help but feel it could do better. The new head unit works well, I have set up the steering wheel controls and a USB microSD card reader is on it's way so I can add a load of music to it (and not have it playing off my phone all the time).

With the replacement head unit I also got this additional connector set:

The car (2005 facelift) has these additional connectors (sorry it's not the clearest):
So my question is whether there is some way to connect the extra connectors to the unused connectors in the car - I am assuming that some must be connected to speakers that aren't currently being used.

Am I chasing a dream or are any of these connectors actually going to be of some use?

Hopefully someone can let me know.

By Gamith · Thursday at 06:34 PM1 day
Thinking to buy a vellfire 2015 2.5 petrol

I have never seen a 30 series, but inferring from the 20 series...

Regarding recalls, I doubt Toyota UK will do anything, but you can check recall status of a Japanese vehicle here (use Google Translate) if you have the frame number (AGH30-xxxxxxx).
https://toyota.jp/recall/
I would guess that unless the recall is recent it has probably been done in Japan.

I expect the wrap should be mentioned in the auction sheet. From what I've seen the inspector may note obvious damage visible through the wrap but is not going to remove anything to look underneath.

On head units, some OEM ones can't be switched to English but a few minutes with a translate app on your phone (I use DeepL) and you can learn the basics. Most of it (satnav, phone book, TV) aren't useful anyway. Mostly it's Bluetooth, radio and video inputs that you care about.

Japanese FM bands are different but you can buy a band converter for £20 or so (Amazon, AliExpress). The Japanese FM band is smaller so the band shifter typically has a switch to switch upper or lower parts of the band (Japan is 76-95MHz, we're 87.5-108, so +10 gets you 86-105 and +20 gets 96-115). You could probably also use a separate FM radio to feed the stock head unit via Bluetooth or aux in. AM radio works fine on the stock head unit.

If you are fitting an Android head unit there are apps you can use with a DAB USB stick to get DAB.

By Ptarmigan · Thursday at 09:22 AM1 day
Share your Sound System build

Would love to hear a comparison between the factory 18 speaker system with it's 640watt amplifier and active amplifier subwoofer Vs an aftermarket setup.

The factory setup blew me away when I started hearing sounds that I didn't hear on my home system.

By Chris.ac · Thursday at 09:08 AM1 day
Review of Linux CarPlay unit that keeps original headunit

Just to say. If you have an old android tablet or phone, you can convert it to a carplay box using a new launcher and connector app.

It then acts like this unit and your regular phone connects to it.

You will probably benefit from the fact that your older tablet or phone is more powerful than these units they are selling.

The main thing to consider is the mounting method and where it is mounted.

By Chris.ac · Thursday at 08:46 AM1 day
Recommend Alphard Hybrid specialist South London?

Hi all

Got some fairly simple maintenance to do on my 2012 2.4 Hybrid (replace brake pads, check suspension and poss replace some worn bits), but always feel happier when in the hands of someone who knows these vehicles well and can source the right parts without too much fuss or extra expense.

Any recommendations for specialists in South London? Thanks in advance

By Squx · Wednesday at 04:51 PM2 days
Alphas camper questions

There is a whole section on this forum about insurance. It is not quite so easy to get insurance for a converted Alphard as opposed to a standard one but there are many specialist companies that do insure them.

Try to buy from a reputable converter, preferably one that is still in business. Try to talk to them about the specific vehicle. Again , there is a lot on this forum about conversions. If you can, take someone with some knowledge of campers with you to look at it.

What layout do you want, there are quite a few variations. How sophisticated do you want it to be, particularly with regards to the electrics.

The base vehicle is generally a very reliable product, good for a long life, which is why we buy them. I hope this helps.

By Charlie Brown · Wednesday at 04:45 PM2 days
Toyota Alphard 2005 3.0 V6

MOT till November 2026

By Rya2daZ · Tuesday at 10:08 PM3 days
Alphas camper questions

Hi there
I have just viewed an alphas camper conversion and just wondered if anyone had any tips on
Insurance - best to go to
Things to look out for
And really any advice at all!!
Thanks

By Janeyi78 · Tuesday at 06:15 PM3 days

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