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Hello Tei, We cannot read any of this history. What is the registration of the vehicle ?

Low beam with AFS D2S Low beam without AFS D2R

Hello Loz, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello, Apart from the cost, I would not be too worried about the speed rating provided you meet the OEM minimum. According to my Owners Handbook, and it does depend on the model you have, H or W. What some members do is fit XL tyres. They will stiffen the ride slightly, but offer less roll when cornering.

Hello, I tried to this tidy this for you. but I think I may have messed it up. Sorry. If you could start again, I will delete this entire thread.

From memory you just lower each window, using the switch in the door for that window (not the drivers door switches). Down and up, possibly a couple of times each. If you have a moon roof you may need to do that too.

Hello Krzysztof, Welcome to the Forum. You are very fortunate to have such a recent vehicle. I suspect you may be a pioneer of this model in the UK. The only company I know of that installs rotating seats in the front (in earlier models) is North Star IOW. Perhaps you should give them a call to enquire. I would be very cautious of universal plates that are designed for VWs.

So will you please change your vehicle type ?

Ex(clusive) Motors, formerly Japanese MPV Specialists should know.

Hello Efbert, Welcome to the Forum. Firstly check your battery is fully charged, that the connections are very secure.

Very Interesting.

A wooden dipstick, perhaps. A kebab skewer

Hello Modhgal, Welcome to the Forum. There is a section in the forum where members can recommend garages that they used successfully for their Alphards. Check it out, there may be a recommended garage near you. You can always try your local Toyota dealer. Most will not work on imports, but some will.

Hello Kevon, Welcome to the Forum.

Don't be sorry. We are all learning everyday. By the very nature of the Forum, responders never know the level of knowledge / understanding the person they are trying to help has. What ground clearance do you currently have ? 160mm is about normal.

You may wish to consider an alternative solution, as I did a couple of years back. I came across some wedge shaped 'cushions' for use in hospitals to change the inclination of the patients. The set was of 3 or 4 units with differing profiles, providing various combinations of inclined angle. I didn't proceed with the purchase, on ebay or Amazon, so cannot provide photos.

200k miles. Wow. Fantastic. That gives us all lots of hope.

Thank you. I still don't quite understand these missing models from the Toyota handbook. In my distant memory I do recall the gearbox upgrade; part of my reason to buy the facelifted V6, I vaguely remember. I find the manual very good, but these omissions have cast doubt in my mind of its accuracy.

Hello Merverik, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello David, Thanks for this. I am aware of what you describe. What I was not aware of was that a V6 model was produced with a 4 speed auto. I am assuming it is not a CVT box. With LSDs it must have been a top of the range model too. Perhaps other members can shed more light on this very interesting version of our beloved Alphard.

Thank you. You learn something every day. Very interesting that your model is not listed in the Toyota Owner's Manual.

Hello Ceri, Are you absolutely sure your V6 AWD is a 4 speed. According to my Toyota Owners Manual, all the Generation 1 V6's came with a 5 speed auto, and all the 4 cylinders with a 4 speed auto. Are you a new owner ? Some new owners do not realise where to place the gear selector. It should be moved to the D position. and NOT moved to the right (which will select gear 4, and cause excessively high fuel consumption).

Wow. How long did it take you to do both.

Hi Lee, I missed that ! Eyesight or age, probably both ! MNH