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Hi Richard, are you using a split charger or a VSR set-up ? Or even a smart alternator ?

Hello Hario, Welcome to the Forum. Which part of Devon are you located in ? It's a big county ! Your "other half" may find themselves rather busy answering translation questions ! Happy Alpharding.

Hello Bec. Welcome to the Forum. So is your machine a 02-08, as in your profile; or a 2012 as in the year in your profile. It makes a difference. The answer to your question is 02-08 NO, 2012 maybe. You have also added your question in 02-08, nor 2012 section, but I will move it when you do answer which model you have.

Yoi should not be able to watch video material n the front screen while on the move. There is an interlock system, which can be over-ridden by modifying the interlock wiring.

I agree with Lee. They do not need a Workshop Manual. However, perhaps Lee could check the Owners Manual to check for tyre size, wheel nut torque and tyre pressure. I would but I don't have that manual. Seems like Costco, an American company, is very wary of being sued for liability if they make a mistake. Either way, if that is their policy, try Halfords, Kwik Fit, or any other reasonable tyre fitting business.

Send a private message to ldrego and ask him.

Hello Lin, Welcome to the Forum from afar.

Hello Benny, Welcome to the Forum. Before making a purchase I would ensure you identify a maintenance operation for service and/or repairs.

I am not a hybrid owner so cannot really speak to this. You can draw power from your hybrid battery, but beyond that I cannot advise with any authority. On the audio/video input you should be able to input a signal to the head-unit / entertainment system, albeit an analogue signal.

The upper one is a power take off, the lower one an audio/video input to your head unit.

Ask ldrego

Hello Tim, Welcome to the Forum.

I missed the Hybrid section, sorry; so I have moved it.

It is essential to ensure your starter battery is in tip top condition, and tip top charge when winter approaches. Tayna are good for mail order batteries.

Hi Mark, I would not be too concerned about the servicing. It is a Toyota ! My machine is a low miler, and I don't do many miles each year. Look at the condition of the engine oil, the antifreeze, other fluid levels. Has the machine been prepared for sale properly ? On a low miler, I would be looking at tyre condition, flat spots from long rest periods. The battery condition is a must concern. If your battery is sub-optimal you may experience various electrical gremlins. Starting in winter could become a challenge. My advise, to all owners, is ensure you keep your starter battery in tip top condition. I have a smart charger, which cost about the same as a new battery, well worth the expense. You will need someone competent to maintain it. Enquire what the servicing costs are. I have read gearbox oil and filter changes are important. Is the current owner the first UK owner ? Ask them where they bought it. Again, my standard advice is, no Auction Report no purchase. It is a legal requirement for export from Japan. Some just get lost, some deliberately ! The auction report will certify the 'mileage' at auction; which does not mean the value has not been clocked; but clocking in Japan is rare. Ask for the BITMA report, although if they won't give you the Auction Report they won't give you the BITMA. You can buy the BITMA report yourself. Finally, find an insurer BEFORE you buy ! Good Luck

Hello Mark, Welcome to the Forum. When is the MOT due ? Advisory is just that. Could mean it needs replacing soon, or maybe even longer. Does MOT state pad thicknesses ? You can expect the next MOT station to 'home in' on any advisories as a certainty. Does not sound like an expensive job to me. Perhaps other members will give you a target price. Are you buying privately ? If so consider agreeing a price, with the work done, and a new MOT.

Hello Paul, Welcome to the Forum

Firstly G, If you are looking at a Vellfire, you vehicle profile is incorrect. A 2008nVellfire will be a Gen 2 machine, 2008 onward. Your question is a very common question, with hundreds, if not more, responses on this Forum. You should search for Head Unit (or similar) and/or Android (or similar) in the search box at the top rhs of your home screen. Be cautious, as some of these upgrades are far from simple, especially with the multi-speaker systems. A photo of your current head unit may help members help you.

If you have an OEM system you cannot change the language. If you feed audio in through the RCA jacks you will get analogue sound, whatever the audio source. You should be able to feed analogue video through the RCA inputs too. I do not believe you can feed a digital signal to the Gen 1 OEM head units.

Hi G, I don't understand your question. Are you considering changing your head unit and asking for recommendations ?

Hi Asajj, Unfortunately, this means absolutely nothing to me; but may be meaningful to an A/C engineer B1422/22*1 Compressor Lock Sensor Circuit - Compressor and magnetic clutch - Compressor and magnetic clutch drive belt - Compressor lock sensor - Wire harness between compressor lock sensor and air conditioning amplifier - Air conditioning amplifier - *1: DTC B1422/22 (Compressor Lock Sensor Circuit) is indicated only for a currently occurring malfunction for 2GRFE. Do you have the 2GRFE engine ?

So sorry Asajj, I forgot to welcome you to the Forum.

Hello Chris, As far as I am aware my air con is working fine. However, I was left wondering if you are aware of a similar (test) technique on the 10 series.

Hello Carl, Welcome to the Forum. Make sure you bag your beast before midnight !

Thanks for the photo. Which outlet is it ? The one with outlet on it, or the blue one ?