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I strongly recommend that all owners buy the relevant JPNZ Owners Manual. I have no financial interest, or other interest, in the manuals; they are just 'necessary'. Glad you got it sorted.

There is a Japanese auction site, is it Yahoo ? Or a listing on one of the JDM websites ?

These won't open without the correct apps/drivers.

The frivolous answer is more Guinness !

I'm not sure I can help you with this, but I'll try. Reading what Chris says (above) reminded me that I have a similar problem on one of my cars, not my Alphie. The remote buttons can be rather temperamental, especially the lock button. My tendency is to repeatedly press the lock button. The car responds to this as a command to open all the windows ! I now have the habit of checking as I walk away; mainly because, more than once, I have returned (in the rain) to find all the windows open. Not funny. I have spare remote which I need to start using !! When I asked about remote locking; I asked the wrong question ! The right question was, do you have smart locks ? I am reading my copy of the Owners Manual (published by JPNZ, £25 on ebay). Hopefully you have two sets of Smart keys. Change the battery in both, but not at the same time. There are key linked window functions associated with keys. I am assuming you don't use the manual key to lock / unlock the vehicle. Supposedly, the remote keys need a 3 second press to operate the windows. So my conclusion is either you have a key misfunction, hence changing batteries and trying both keys. Maybe the buttons are not making clean, jitter free, connections. Or of course, a glitch in the receive side. I won't pretend to even try to help in that case. Oddly enough, the Owners Manual does not mention that the Smart fob does, or does not, operate the key linked window functions. My guess is it does, so maybe more batteries will be needed !. I sincerely hope at least some of this helps; otherwise you must remember to check as I do with my other car; or possibly buy a new key.

Hello Matthew, Welcome to the Forum

I have a folding mattress which, when folded double, fits exactly under the table of my rear conversion. I'm looking for another, or will have some made.

Hello Stephen, Welcome to the Forum. Silly question. Are you sure you have sensors ? OK, you do. They are called Clearance Sonor in the Alphard. There is a little 'legend' in the face panel. Not all Alphards have the option. The Clearance Sonor and Back Sonor have nothing to do with the reversing camera. The Clearance Sonor distances, front corners and rear corners, page 141 et al, are settable via the head unit. (Oh what fun!) Their is a Back Sonor, as well, which only works when in reverse from 1.5m. They do not give an increasingly rapid bleep. You get Long beep, Short beeps and Continuous. Depending on the setting, by the time your Japanese host speaks to you, you are too close ! All new owners tend to get quite acquainted with their Japanese lady host quite soon. The reversing camera is just that. It is not connected to the Clearance Sonor systems. The constant beeping is the reversing warning, unless you are already too close ! You need to buy the Owners Manual, pubished by JPNZ on ebay. £25. There are two for your year. One includes Hybrid (FRO 3035) the other does not. Hope this helps until you buy the Owners Manual.

IF you are able to locate a friendly Toyota dealer that is interested in your grey import they will contact Toyota Japan and check on the recall status. The good news is that in the unlikely case that there are outstanding recalls Toyota UK will request authority to do the work. If granted, Toyota Japan will fund it. I have a VERY vague recollection that part of the export process checks for outstanding recalls; but I can't be sure though. If you want to check yourself in case of doubt try https://www.toyota.co.jp/recall-search/dc/search Google should translate it !

Hi Ken, Have you got wireless remote locks ?

Hello Shepster, Welcome to the Forum. Ask for a copy of the Auction Report. Any reputable dealer will have it and provide you with a copy. They do need some interpretation but help is available on the internet. As Alphards and Vellfires are becoming so popular there are many 'new' dealers entering the market. If your dealer does not offer full (reasonable) disclosure; go elsewhere. There is a core of very experienced, and reputable, dealers in the UK; try to be patient and buy a good example. I would strongly recommend you get a copy of the English Owners Manual published by JPNZ. £25 on ebay. You will not be disappointed. New ownership is 'quite exciting'; manuals (where they exist) will be in Japanese ! Many Toyota dealers will not work on grey imports. Some hurdles can be quite a challenge; you don't need your seller to be one of them.

hi Michael, Welcome to the Forum. Hard top ? Do you mean High Top ? Main issue with Hard Tops, which are quite rare, is the restricted access to many car parks. Enjoy your advanturing in your Campard.

Hello GSM, Welcome to the Forum. I am sure you will receive some very useful suggestions from fellow members. Check tyre pressures, tyres all have similar wear, all all the same type; and many others. However, I did want to point out that although many Toyota Official dealers will not work on Grey Import vehicles; some will. It is worth checking whether you local Toyota Dealer is one of them; just as a backstop. Good luck

Hello Shaggy, Welcome to the Forum.

You can be certain of one thing; next time I need a translation .....

These are the drawings I found ! But didn't have the mrs. phone to translate. Well done for finding it.

There is no mention of an auto dimming mirror in my Owners Manual, which is for the earlier Gen 1 models. I also assume that any auto dimming mirror will need a 12 volt feed, so you will need to wire that into the headlining

My guess is, my guess is wrong ! I found it an an obscure EPC drawing, but there is no description. I am left wondering whether it is a sensor/camera for the pre collision system ? I believe the PCS are rare, if that is what it is !

I'll take a look at the EPC. Does the camera/sensor appear to be an OEM fit ? Professional ? Or does it appear as an aftermarket part. My guess it is a dashcam.

Hi Chris, I just checked the vehicle lists, missed them before, and the Series 10 does not seem to be listed in the harness lists.

Hello Tommy, Welcome to the Forum. The seat rails in the 7 and 8 seaters are different. Most are the same. I'll PM you. Oddcouple may have some.

Please share with us the make and model of your new head unit.

I assume you do not have the option with the three front cameras Because if you do, that and the front sonar should be adequate, but only adequate. Should be able to get a set from Halfords, or similar. Whether you can buy two more sensors and wire them in parallel ? If you go that route that us all know how you progress. Good luck.

Hi Chris, Do EV chargers charge at 12v ? All my machines are petrol, so I would not know yet.