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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.

Be cautious with rear struts from AliExpress; especially if you are increasing the load they have to lift. I bought some for my MZ G Edition, electric tailgate. The ones I bought, knowingly were Gen 2; I have a Gen 1 ! They didn't fit. My fault. I will say they looked fit for purpose, and other members have fitted them successfully. There is a large letter printed on the OEM parts. That is the type number, be careful you get the correct one. OEM ones are expensive. There is a UK company that I started to work with, but I decided not to continue. I think there are back boxes that fit on a tow bar, if you have one. I would not try to fit a back box to the actual tailgate, but that is just me being cautious. Good Luck

Hi Justin, Welcome to the Forum. What is known as the Gen 1 ran from 2003 to July 2008, with a facelifted upgrade in 2005. Several cosmetic changes were implemented. The gearbox of the 3 litre was increased from 4 to 5 speeds. I think the 2.4 remained 4 speed. Gen 2 from 2008 to 2015 is a very similar vehicle but with different body panels, seats and larger engines. I believe there was a facelift in 2011. Seven seaters are available in both models. There are not many Gen 3 vehicles around yet, so my comments do not refer to that model. Being a Toyota, all Alphards and Vellfires, imho, are equally reliable. Whether that is better, or worst, than a Hilux I have no idea ! At your budget you should have a large choice of Gen 1 vans, and some early Gen 2 ones too (just). There are all petrol, no diesels. Quiet and vibration free (almost). I feel sure you'll receive many other opinions from experienced users. Good Luck. The only concern some owners have about the 3 litre V6 is the cams are belt driven. The other engines are chain driven

Beautiful. Well worth the wait.

Great idea. I guess it depends how strong the roof area is around the moon roof. Not designed to bear the localised weight but certainly designed to protect the occupants in an rollover accident Please send me a PM and I'll give you the contact details of the convertor I use, and recommend wholehaertedly. He has fitted many pop tops, several different brands too. I feel sure he could help you decide. Sorry, but he won't be able to actually do the work as he is far too busy !!

Hi Starider, I bought a new charger recently as my then current (pun intended) one had been used by Henry Ford ! Having done some research, as we all do, I discovered my main battery is a Lead Calcium variety. Those, according to what I was able to discover, require a higher output voltage from the charger, otherwise they will never reach full charge (which may, or may not, be of concern). Accordingly, my lastest new charger outputs a significantly higher voltage than the more usual chargers. I have also been thinking of winter charging. I intend to fit the new charger in the van, plug into my EHU and keep the leisure battery topped up. Thereby the van will be on constant trickle charge. Actually, I need to check, I think the charger turns itself off after 10 days; so I need to be careful. As you and I have a similar model, I have also been thinking of fitting a cigarette socket (fused but not wired through the ignition) to power another charger powered by another EHU socket ( I have 5 !). I also have several cigarette sockets but the are all wired across the leisure battery. Accordingly, I could charge both batteries independently, all for the cost of another charger, without touching either set of battery terminals. Plug in to the EHU and go. This technique will also automatically operate when hooked up to an EHU at campsite (or anywhere with 230v). Great minds .... Food for Thought. If I am overlooking anything, please let me know before I smoke something !

Thanks, Alphard Club, for looking into this suggestion by Teekay.

Small point for your awareness. As I have previously posted elsewhere on the Forum, most E5 sold in England has no ethanol. However, almost certainly, Cornish E5 does !

I don't believe my door slides need lubricating; but I am very interested in any suggestions for when they do. The garage that services one od my cars uses white grease on door hinges etc. It makes a real mess !!!

Hello Heather, Welcome to the Forum. Do you mean you cannot shift the gear shift except into the drive position, and then there is no movement of the vehicle. This might be one for picasso Please send him a PM if he doesn't reply to this thread.

Hi Thys, You have a 5 speed auto; so I doubt you ever get into 5th gear !

Forgive me, but what is E85, 85 Octane ? If E85 is what I think it is, 85 per cent ethanol, my guess is unless you have a drag racer, you have no need for it.

As other members have said, the way to economy is 60mph. Unless doing vast distances, and France is a large country, extra journey time is significantly compensated for by increased economy. Especially for us pensioners !

No it isn't ! So either the DVLA has access to a 'Japanese' database, or as the delay between manufacture and registration is normally quite short; maybe they just ignore the difference. I don't know. Interesting. I assume you are importing your vehicle yourself ? You need advice from someone that has done it before. BIMTA, I believe, is a mileage certification. I don't know, but should, where they are created. Hopefully someone on this Forum will help you