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The Elgrand dash looks much more modern and futuristic, and probably is, compared to my 2006 anyhow. I have heard it said that the later Elgrands are more difficult to convert, but that may not be true. I preferred the more 'traditional' look and feel of my Alphard What I do know is, you won't be disappointed with an Alphard / Vellfire, Be cautious with the aircraft lounge seats, they are not for everyone, especially if converting.

Also, fitting front swivels will almost certainly mean removing the centre console and making a cover for the 100v entertainment invertor. But you do get a 'walk through' cab. I agree with Alphard Club too. Headroom, in my MZG is not much for tall people. Adding even a couple of inches could be critical, unless you are keen on driving with the driver's seat reclined rather far back. NorthStar quoted me, from memory, about £500 each ! Fitting included, but you have to visit the Isle of Wight.; nice place but not that accessible. Driver and Passenger were available.

Hello Nov, This is really helpful, and I have not even read, or understood, it fully yet. Chris.ac is also ace at digging out info. My dealer is 200 miles away, has my money, so I don't think I have much choice than sort it out myself. The lights he has fitted are brake lights, which do perform nicely as rear fogs, but I no longer have any reflectors. Without wishing to scare lots of folks, arguably, it gets worse; as the sellers of these rear fog/ brake units (some of whom) have sold hundreds (according to ebay)) advertise them as reflectors. They aren't. I have yet to find one that is AND fits a Gen 1 Alphard. I have written to several ebay sellers, so far, requesting clarity. Most didn't reply ! One did, I specifically requested him to test them with a torch ! I don't wish to name him, but he did, and came back to me admitting there are not reflective. Good for him. Honesty. I will be checking his listing to see if he manages to remove 'reflector' from the description. It is true that all these lights from several vendors may not be the same, but, they are remarkable similar. So i will read and understand your tip, and try to implement it. I have to take the tail gate cover off anyhow, as I need to provide internal access to my tail gate lock in case it fails. With a rear conversion I cannot allow myself to be locked out from the rear door where the gas bottle is. Oh what fun it is to ride in an Alphard.

Hi Wendy, Do you mean the Alphard 'sonor' system; or an after market system ?

Hi Wendy, Thanks for this, but I am pretty sure they won't fit Arthur's vehicle unless he is happy to have all the floor up and relay the rails. The rail runners on the double seats are quite a bit wider than on the Captains seats. I could find the dimensions (somewhere) if anyone needs them. Did you add your seats to the For Sale section ? Someone else may be ble to use them

Welcome to the Forum I can ask the convertor who did my vehicle, not a million miles form Dorset, but ..... I know he can't deliver a conversion before April 2022, at the earliest. I don't know whether has done, or is willing to do, a Hybrid. He certainly has done Alphards , Elgrands and VWs and other Toyotas. Send me a PM with your details if you would like them passed to him. I have no financial interest in his business. He does do custom work based on his regular side or rear conversions. He also can fit pop tops if you want one. Regarding his custom work, he is a very good listener while jointly discussing your requirements.

Try Northstar Conversion, Isle of Wight. I know they do them for earlier Alphards.

Welcome to this Forum. I feel certain you will find this Forum very useful. Merry Christmas.

Hello, Welcome to the Forum. One common way of fitting the fog lights is to replace the rear reflectors with rear fog units freely available on the Internet. The supplier of my vehicle took this approach. The fishy bit, as you put it; is that the vehicle now has no rear reflectors ! As Starider has pointed out to us all, having no rear reflectors is an MOT fail. So how did my vehicle pass the MOT ? Either it had reflectors or rear fog lights, but never both. Or the MOT station was fishy. Starider fitted mudflaps and added reflectors to those. There is info on the DVLA website which is very clear. What am I going to do ? Think about it some more. Mudflaps looks the most likely candidate so far as the reflectors must be securely mounted.

i dean, Welcome to this Forum.

I do agree with Catweazle above. I was not ticking anyone off; if it appeared that way, I am truly very sorry. There are ways that the Forum Administration team can warn members who are mis using the Forum. To be clear, you were not. You were providing good information in good faith. I have a JPNZ, as you know, and I think they are invaluable. I frequently recommend them. And I will promote the Workshop Manual when you can provide it. However I was trying to enable other members to be aware of the policy.

Toyota Direct (you'll need the correct part number. Your local dealer may be helpful. Some are, many are not (with grey imports). Ldrego on this Forum has a video on Cuttothechase on youtube. I seem to remember they are only a few pounds and could lead to a huge improvement in fuel economy on the older engines. Worth a view.

Hi Picasso, I just wanted to comment on your caution with phone numbers, etc. My view is, and I can run this be the owner of the Forum, is that genuine general help for members is OK. What is not OK is directly, by name etc., promoting any business that you have a financial interest in as that could be considered as free advertising. In your case, the business you work for, or any business in which you are owner or part owner. This is to prevent the commercialisation of the Forum without the (Forum's) owners' consent. It is a shame, especially in your case, as you provide so much useful advice and pricing information. You could PM The Alphard Club for more guidance.

Welcome to the Forum Anyone who has not driven an automatic before, you must quickly learn to keep your left foot on the floor (except when parking). Technically, of course, you should be using the foot brake on inclines, but most autos will hold you still unless a steep gradient. Hitting the main brake instead of the non existent clutch pedal can create lots of 'excitement' for those following you ! These reactions are deeply embedded in our subliminal driving techniques and can be very difficult to overcome. That said, HAPPY Alpharding.

Did you check Amayama. they seem to have them.; very expensve though.

This is Ldrego (Alphard Forum) showing his Cuttothechase (youtube) video using his Proscan Automotive OBD on his Alphard. I hope it is of use to members struggling to access the codes on your Hybrids, or other models for that matter.

Hi Immy, Please tell us the colour of your seats. Perhaps, since you are willing to give them away, you could put them in the For Sale section at zero price.

Should mirror DVD from the front head unit.

Just checked. They do. Thanks for preventing wasting my time how to switch them off.

I already have a two small rows of blue DRLs fitted low in the grill. They do work, my wife says so, but no idea where the switch is yet. So many things to discover, and enjoy.

Hi Chris, I haven't used the spaces in the sliding doors let, but did figure you need to be careful what you put in them. You can't get at the contents with the doors open. My main worry is to ensure nothing slips or is too wide (or sharp) and scratches a nice racing stripe down the side of my van.

Hi Immy, I believe the rails are the same distance apart as I checked very carefully some months ago. What I didn't check is whether the rails are the same. I imagine they are. Nor did I check whether the rail runners are the same. I imagine they are. I believe the single seat from the seven seater will fit, although I have the seat I have not tried to fit it. If you have the Captains seat with the footrest. That seat won't swivel. The seat rails in my seven seater have been cut (please don't ask where) and refitted to facilitate their removal at a later date.

Thanks Chris, We must meet up in the New Year. I don't want, or need, anyone messing with my MAF, or EGR. I don't see myself as a 70 year old boy racer, listening to (and becoming annoyed by) turbo overboost relief valve crackle. It is very unusual, but if that type of mood overwhelms me I have a supercharged 4.2 V8 sitting outside just waiting to burble and whine. If I boot my Black Cat she flies ! Best regards Roger

Hi Shane, I have the earlier 3 litre V6 with a 5 speed Yours will have a 6 speed. These engines have plenty of torque. I doubt you will be disappointed. They are very refined, and quiet Hi Chris, you have my interest again? What is the cost to unlock Stage 1, Is it a simple remap ? Does it improve torque ? I'm just curious.