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sensors are on top of the dash itself, either the black dome or the silver sensor, i forget which one. Top Windscreen sensor is for Autowipe wipers

You may have accidentally turned off or lowered the auto lights setting in the infotainment system. Finding it maybe tricky, i use Google translate over the camera helps.

Silly question but i presume you have the lights switch on Auto? Sorry for asking Their is a sensor on the dash, is this covered?

Agree with roger on the 20% A good carpenter with a plan in his hand and decent lightweight materials and fittings could do the job and if its cash in hand do it for the right price. If you want a converter then shop around and play the game to get best deal.

Hi Stephen.. another local member. I see people some peole would only buy from a dealer with a fresh import. I recently sold an alphard with bags of history but when i bought the car as a fresh import it had no history. I would rather buy an alphard that has a few years MOT history and service history, that way you know the car is good as it has had a few years history behind it. Trick is, if your gut feeling is bad, then walk away. Also make sure the last think you check is the vx report, this will show you all the past recalls, inspections, when it was auctioned (they auction used cars a lot) and you can see the car condition reports everytime it gets auctioned, which will show the last auction before it came over. that way you can really check to see if it has had any damage. Do some research on these reports as they use code numbers on each blemish which tells you the depeth of the damage. Its complex but very informative. Don't be scared off with them, very good car indeed, just need to make sure you get the right one. One last thing, Usually as soon as imports come to this country, within 6 months rubbers start to fail because the roads here are shocking here compared to Japans roads. A used UK Alphard would show this up and more than likely already had these replaced. i.e Rear Axle Bushes, Droplinks, Wishbone bushes, steering rack bush. Both cars I had needed some of these after 6 months. Not the cars fault but our roads and A lot of Alphards would have original bushes. Rear Axle Bushes are always the first. see my guide here:

I would shop around a bit more. I converted a vehicle twice the size and the materials were 6-7k so i cannot see labour being 10k Fridge £600 Awning £600 Seating Foam and Faux Leather £600 (big 3 man seats x 2) Electrics inc batteries £500 Woodwork by joiner £3k inc materials using vohringer & Poplar (done professionally) Flooring £100 Gas box and bottle £200 Sink £120 Lots of nicknacks A lot of these prices would apply to you but the woodwork i had done is both sides of van. You would have a lot less woodwork If you want a pop top then these are probably in the region of 3k fitted. A lot of these converters will overprice to match up with the current market.

sounds like the brake pedal switch is faulty, The switch (i think above brake pedal) would be the switch that tells the car you have pressed the brake pedal and illuminate brake lights and transmission that you have depressed the brake pedal then allowing you to change gear because you have applied the brakes (saftey) On another car i had a similar issue and is was above the brake pedal and i kicked it with my foot and broke it.. but this was not an alphard but in a lot of cases very similar. If you brake lights do not come on when applying brakes then I would be looking at this switch first. Broken ABS sensor would not stop brake lights appearing, that would be a poor safety feature by Toyota.

if the BS sensor is broken then i am suprised there are no warning lights or even limp mode However, i would go with ABS sensor first. make sure its plugged in properly or not had any damage.

when it comes to sensors then oem parts would be best, but there will be sources that will be cheaper if you spend the time looking around. i cross ref parts across different Toyotas and found that buying parts from a Rav4 which had compatibale parts was cheaper. For instance i saved a packet when i needed 2x front wheel hubs which were for a Rav4 and same part number. Also if i am buying oem i use Toyota Parts direct or even Lexus Parts direct which had different prices, same company but different car, but same part.

Agree, not the most easiest. Pooped a video on here for reference

Icarsoft for Toyota https://www.icarsoft.eu/Toyota-Diagnostic-Tools works on JOBD and also has live reading so you can see a live view of sensors. I had 2 of these and work a treat. You can buy on ebay or from them direct.

Hi Phil yes this stuff will be available but you just need to get the part numbers and you can either buy from Toyota or aftermarket, The part numbers you can use to cross reference. It's important you get the right part number and then you will certainly find bits quite easily. The wheels you can get on ebay, used ones. Even scabby ones you can pick up cheap and get them powder coated. On another note, you may have wheel spacers on those wheels so if you put origional wheels on then I suggest making sure the spacers are removed. You should be able to sell those wheels very easily and old suspension which should pay for the replacement parts as HKS is very popular and those wheels do look cool, albeit uncomfortable lol

not in english but you will get the idea..

Yes thats correct, we did this ourselves and requires a JOBD reader (icarsoft do one for Japanese Toyota) you top it up on the side sump plug until the fluid comes out the bottom sump plug and stops dripping. put sump plugs back in and run to a temprature then open the plug again and let the warm fluid drain out until it stops dripping. The warm temprature makes the fluid expand. its weird. There is a proper manual sheet for this where you follow bit by bit. I will try and find it

the vellfire had slightly different suspension so may be best waiting for a vellfire to pop up. the lights will work but not sure if the grill and bumper are the same for them to fit in.

if you lock the car using keyfob then this will set the alarm... but if you lock from inside (drivers inside lock) then it shouldn't. Try it at home. I have done this with other toyotas so probably the same.

i would get a AC bomb and run it through your system I would also use AirVidox ( https://airvidox.com/ ) which is a potent odour eliminator, can get rid of dog smell or tobacco and other nasty niffs, basically you mix the 2 compounds and leave overnight in the car, then air out car totally. many car dealers use it to get rid of smells from used cars. if you get the fragrance be careful not to spray and sniff.. its very concentrated. so use little bit on car first.

i do remember when doing mine i had done it wrong a couple of times. Forget what it was now. Have you tried it without the "dash"?

i cannot think of anything that could replace it and I guess leaving it there is better than having an imprint in the roof lining.

more like professionally fitted kits.. similar to LPG. The tank would be most major hurdle. But not likely to happen until we get the infrastructure first

if you intend to buy then i would get a CARVX report done here you will need a VIN number from the seller, you can get a proper report.

Not doubting your fitter but have you asked the same question to other fitters around your area? just to confirm this?