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I agree with wjvh, losing the steering wheel functions, if they were working, after the radio install sounds suspicious. Your dealer needs to check the Kenwood install for a stray wire end, or wiring error.

Depending on which 'radio' you have you may decide to upgrade it. Many do. I have the usual HDD head unit, and many of us keep them as they are so good (although somewhat difficult to use unless you are fluent in verbal and written Japanese). Many users upgrade, but just be careful you don't loose any functionality you need or care about. Depending on your head unit, you can connect a smart phone via Bluetooth. Which, I believe, gives you major functionality. Various head units are in the Owners Manual, as you know, but the HDD units (there are two that I know of) aren't. Enjoy your Alphie.

Welcome to this Forum, Lucky you, and you can always count on this Forum to try to help you if you need it Ldrego is near you. He puts up very useful youtube videos. Best of luck with your Alphie, and the conversion. Happy Camping

Thanks to you, Starider, for warning us all of this. The JPNZ manual does specify 105nM torque. Slightly over 80 foot pounds. I have a really good torque wrench and, without checking, I doubt it goes to 80 ! I'll check, but it seems, more investment required. I wish you the very best of luck with your repair. Where did you get the parts ?

OK, Picasso; you have helped so many of us, so let's (as a club) hope we can help you. Clearly you have the correct Owners Manual, and have identified and checked the fuses. I think Chris.ac has wiring diagrams, perhaps you could PM him and ask if he can help. Is your vehicle a direct import or through a dealer ? You may find it a difficult task, but go back to your dealer/importer and request their help. My only thought is a battery disconnect; BUT, as far as I know, these features are not effected. I very cautiously suggest you ensure your battery is fully charged, disconnect it, wait a few minutes and reconnect it. Hopefully you can relearn the windows, moon roof and mirrors. I am guessing here. I suppose it is possible you have fault issues. Do you have the auction sheet ? Perhaps if you are able to decode it you may come across something that identifies a pre existing issue, or not.

Hi Chris, thanks for this. Dewatte, do you have a 20 series? Check the label on your door pillar, and let us know. Chris, can you be a bit more explicit on how to achieve this for Dewatte. Perhaps a button sequence with a screen shot or two. TIA.

As ever, Chris the technical whiz, has the answer. But not all of us have his ability! Hopefully you understand his reply and can act upon it successfully.

These do not appear to be an obvious plastic match of the parts (fitted to my Alphie). Bit, if they fit, who cares what the material is. Good luck, hope they fit.

Hi Ian, Thanks for the photo. This helps all of us understand what vehicle you have. I believe , you have a early version of the Evolution 2. 2008 onwards. I'll need to check when your model was discontinued, 2015 at a guess. FRO396 and FRO3035 do not fully cover your model. Picasso is the expert on the manuals as 'his' company supplies them. This Forum is very fussy about commercial interests, so Picasso is limited in how he can promote these manuals. I have no financial interest in JPNZ manuals or Picasso's company; so I am free to recommend them. . I expect Picasso will advise you (here) of the reference number for the JPNZ manual you need (if you haven't got it already). If he doesn't let me know and I'll get the info from him. As Picasso has previously stated, the Maintenance Manual(s) are slated for publication next year. Until them we all have to wait, although there are sources out there. Our fellow member Chris.ac, in Exeter, seems to be a leader in locating technical information regarding Alphards. Thank you Chris. ps. And I know that (sales) banner too. As always, you can always refer questions back to your supplier/importer as they have a vested interest in keeping their customer base informed and happy.

Engine and gearbox are different, but owners manual is not a maintenance manual. Some body panels are different, and different seating. Ian, As 2008 was the crossover year a photo of the vehicle, side view, would clinch it for us. Evo 1 and Evo 2 have different body panels. But, as Picasso says, either way, there is no Workshop Manual yet. The manual you have should help with location of switches and waring lights, seat operation, and lots of other info, but not mechanics.

This is a nice happy posting. First, you managed to do the job yourself. Second, your local Toyota dealer was able to support you. Thirdly, that they would have carried out the work for those of us unable, or unwilling, to so. Thanks for sharing your success and method with us all. Good news all round

There is another current thread regarding this topic.

DYERNOSTICS, no kidding. Can do cam belts and water pumps if you have a V6

Hi Ian, I think those are owners manuals. I think Susie needs something more. There is also a guy at Bodmin who is a Toyota trained mechanic. I'll try and find him for you, and get back to you on here.

As an afterthought, it may be worth asking if any garage you hope to use has Techstream, the Toyota diagnostic software.

Hello Susie, Welcome to the Forum. Very recently, Picasso posted in this Forum that a maintenance manual should be available early next year. Hopefully that would allow you to provide a mechanics with useful information. There is a Toyota dealer in Helston and Truro (actually Newquay), I believe. I use my local Snows in Torbay. Snows have a delearship in Plymouth. try them as I think you will find they are amenable to working on your Alphard. Good Luck.

Welcome to the Forum.

Fantastic news. Thank you

Hi, the fee I am referring to is for the full service history. I wasn't suggesting there is a fee for the recall information, or corrective action. Sorry for the error. I got myself a bit confused. I'll try and find the site and provide a link for the service history info. As you say the recall link it at the top of this thread, and it works nicely.

For clarity, for you and others; the manuals above are English translations of the Owners Manual. They are not Maintenance Manuals (which I have never seen).

Hello, and Welcome to the Forum. I'm the other side of the Bay to you ! I think you will find that roof racks for early Alphards are rare and/or expensive ! Good Luck.

Hi Charlie, I am not sure what corrective action is taken. Whatever action is needed will be funded by Toyota (Japan). You NEED PRIOR authorisation first; otherwise, I guess, you pay the whole bill.

Relief. I checked my vehicle and it appears all necessary (Implemented, rather than Done) work was completed in Japan.

I have taken a different approach on this. I have a 2006, without the theatre system. So, at the back of the front row seat console, I have two 100v outlets and a VTR input (which I hope to use for radio and TV signals to the HDD unit). Alongside these, my convertor (at my request) has fitted a 240v socket; a USB socket and a 12v (cigarette lighter) socket above the 240v outlet. Hopefully, whatever voltage source I need 'up front' I'll have. I think I have identified a siutable cool box with 12v, 100V and 240V input (albeit not all hooked up at the same time). I have planned sufficient room for a fridge, but don't plan on fitting one yet (if ever) as I lose most of my very limited storage space in my rear conversion.

There is a post on this Forum, somewhere, that provides a website to check if your Alphie needs a recall. I'll try and find it. Basically, through the website you can request full service history from Toyota Japan. There is a small fee. I was told by my local Toyota dealer that they can make the recall enquiry on my behalf. If the vehicle is subject to a recall that has not been performed; Toyota UK make a request to Toyota Japan and, despite your vehicle being a grey import, Toyota Japan will authorise the work AND pay for it ! The process can take quite some time ! I expect all this to happen during my first official Toyota UK service. Have a safe journey.