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Hi David, Welcome to the Forum. Please forgive my ignorance; what is a mushroom roof ?

Can you let Highland Explorer know which garage you have found.

This is the first one I have ever seen. Looks great. Storage room in an Alphie camper can be an issue, especially with the rear conversions.

Hello again, I don't see the camera unit on the front grill, but that doesn't necessarily mean you haven't got one. It could be in the grille. I doubt you have the three cameras as they protrude so as to be able to monitor sideways. I don't recognise your headunit. It does not appear to the top of the line HDD system. However, it does have the button for the sonar. As the console below the headunit is standard it does not confirm sonar, or not. When you get the vehicle, if it has sonar it will have the sensors at the four corners, and pressing the sonar button will activate (four green leds) / deactivate it. It WILL be comfortable. You'll be very pleased. Your 2006 should (will) have a five speed auto gearbox. 2004 is four speed. As I said, I don't recognise your head unit, but most do not work 'correctly', in the UK. CD should be OK, DVD too, radio not so. Sat Nav NO. You will either enjoy learning Japanese or be frustrated by it ! While you wait, read about fuel and the head unit (and replacement) on this Forum. Also I strongly advise you purchase JPNZ Alphard Manual FRO396. £25 ish, and worth every penny. Be prepared, buy it now.

Japanese Car radio Unlock Solutions Thank you jenny for letting is all know that you succeeded, and how you did it. I am so glad you persevered.

I think most have parking sensors, or sonar as the Japanese know it. Some have front cameras, some don't. I believe most have a rear camera. It all depends on the options and head unit you will have. If you have photo of the front grill, and the unit below the screen you will be able to tell. With the HDD unit, you will have all the options, although some won't work in the UK. Happy Motoring

Hi Jenny, I still think guessing the pet password is your best bet.

He is on here. I found it difficult to find him, but I did. I wrote to him yesterday. He hasn't replied yet. I'll give him a day or two and follow up. If I hear from him I will get back to you. Look for a video of his on youtube where he is known as cuttothechase.

Is the vehicle 2004 or 2006, as that will make a difference. Certainly will affect the gearbox fitted. Your model number should be on the auction sheet. Or on the door frame (when it arrives). You seller/agent should be able to supply the model number and serial (Vin) number.

Sounds like a hightop. I think that may make it more difficult to find a suitable cover to fit snugly. Most Alphies are standard roofline or have been modified to a poptop.

There is loads of info on this Forum on this subject. Quite a debate actually. All is not what it seems ! (Japanese premium has a lower RON than UK premium). As Frankie says, stick with E5 until, and if, you become E10 is safe. Some users of E10 are experiencing issues. Please continue this on one of the other threads. Search E5 or E10. Thank you

Hello again Ian, So what can we do to help ? Many importers and convertors can fit a new speedo chip and speedo facia panel. (This may be achievable by diy. I don't know). There are a couple of convertors near you, maybe they can do it. Should be inexpensive but care is needed removing trim panels. There are two types of HDD; one rare and the other very common. If you have the common one and put a cd in the drawer it will probably be recorded to your HDD. There is a setting to do this buy most Alphies default to do it. Otherwise more reading required ! Changing the head unit is entirely possible, bit if you have cameras you will most likely lose them. Think carefully before you proceed. Ben Hau (beanbean280r on youtube) in Birmingham is a specialist; but there are others. Your windows probably need resetting (often do after a battery disconnect, electric sunroof too) Wing each window down from the drivers door, wait five. wind it up. Do each other window. Should be OK, otherwise get back on this Forum. There is a new thread on whole vehicle winter covers. So say the Merc Vito is a good choice. I think seats for the front are easy; but because of the special shape of the other seats..... Good Luck Ian, and keep visiting this Forum.

Hello Jenmeg, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Hi Sammy, Welcome to the Forum. I saw this one for sale. very attractive. The main issue you face is the fuel. There is an ongoing debate on here whether to use E5 or E10. You need to do a lot of reading to decide. In the meantime E5 is the safe (if expensive) option. I feel sure, in your early days of ownership you will think of many questions. This Forum is the first place to look for answers. Oh, and have fun with the head unit if it is the original Japanese one, we all do. I also recommend buying the JPNZ Owners manual. (FRO3035 or FRO396 from memory).

A hightop or poptop ? Hightop Alphies seem to be very rare !

Hi Charlie, I'll get you some photos of the outside. It goes in for conversion tomorrow ! I hope. The only non standard part on the outside is a chrome edge protection trim down each drivers door. I'm not fussed about them, one way or the other. I think my rear silencer box is probably non standard too. I have the MZ G version, as you know, with a white grill, which I prefer over chrome. My 'camper' should be a 'stealth' version; not obvious at all externally. Mains hookup out of sight too. Not sure how to achieve a stealth TV aerial yet. I have a black car. A real pig to keep clean and shiny. Have you got your wheels and tyres sorted yet ?

Hi Charlie, just rereading this. I believe I did send you photos privately. Please confirm.

Hi again, Yes I am aware of this blog, (but thanks for pointing it out) and it is very useful. I routinely recommend it to other new HDD users.

Why didn't Plexus Motors get it registered for you as part of their sales service ? Presumably they got an MOT as one is required before registration ! I have not heard of the number plate size problem before. Thanks for sharing that with us all. Enjoy your new machine. I'm sure you will.

Ldrego is proving elusive. I have written to him with your enquiry. I await his reply.

Try another Toyota dealer. They are not all so huffy. To be fair, Toyota Japan do not support the Alphard in UK. UK Dealers do have access to diagnostic software, as I recently learnt, but they chose not to work on Alphies. Not that it helps you, but I asked my local Toyota if they would perform a cam belt and water pump renewal. No Problem.

Hello, and welcome to this Forum. If you search for Ldrego (on this Forum) Search for Ldergo on this Forum. You should see a message tab. Send him a message. I'm sure he will help you if he can. He seems to prefer to use youtube, so search for cuttothechase

Hello Ayrie, I tried your suggestion today, and I am delighted to say it seems to work. I need to try it when the light is less bright. I am so happy, thank you. It is (was) one of the few things I wasn't overjoyed about with my Alphie. I have been pursuing a tactic of not pushing every button and hoping for the best !

Hi Tony, Welcome to the club. You are likely to have lots of questions soon. This Forum is the place to seek answers.

I'll try this tomorrow. Thanks. Do you have the HDD unit or another one