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Hello James, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Mark, I read all 'entries' on this Forum. I think it fair to say that Gen 1 Hybrid problems do feature on the Forum. Both batteries and invertors. It is apparent (here in the UK) that locating competent engineers to work on Hybrid issues can be quite challenging (to say the least). However, what is extremely difficult to quantify is how many Gen 1 Hybrids run without issues, and continue to do so. I do not read about 'many' Gen 2 Hybrid issues on this forum, but there are far less Gen 2 machines (in the UK) that have been imported (so far). Of course, all owners may not be members of the Club either; and reporting issues if they have them. My guess is, and it is a guess, as technology improves so does reliability, assuming there are no EV variants of Alphies or Vellies ! So Gen 2 should be more reliable than Gen 1; time will tell. If you are considering a Gen 2 Hybrid purchase you should initially ensure you have the support services available locally should you need them.

I would suspect ballast resistor too. Before buying one further tests are probably required ! Do they 'level up' satisfactorily when first switched on ? I am sure more learned members will offer some assistance soon.

Hi Charlie, Would you like me to send you a recipe for custard that is less mobile ? Arrowroot comes to mind ! Enjoy your van. I have lop-sided glasses for imbibing, or at least they seem that way after a few !

I'll have a read of my JPNZ Owners Manual, see if I can find any reference to the alarm. Have you changed any settings in your head unit recently ? Does this happen wherever you park ? I am wondering if your sonar sensors are being triggered. Doe sit happen with a warm or hot engine restart ? Nothing I can find in the manual !

Ldrego is near Glasgow/Edinburgh.

Are you using your vehicle every day ? Even a new battery will benefit from the frequent charges of daily driving.

Long shot. Ensure your starter battery is fully charged.

Hello Chris, Welcome to the Forum.

I think Lightening and USB C are both digital interfaces; whereas RCA is analogue, i.e. Component Video is analogue. Lightening cables are available that have an in-built DAC which will output analogue signals.

I don't know about a size difference. My guess is not. The other thing you might consider is some industrial "button" rubber flooring. I use it in the camper area to protect the carpets and it's almost identical in colour I am very happy with the mats, but they are not a perfect fit. As I do not need the centre units, because of the button flooring, so I use them under the items in the rear conversion. Just a small amount of protection for spills, especially in the 'wet' area for water tanks. Have you tried Amayama ?

Hello Scott, Welcome to the Forum. Do you have the original head-unit fitted, or has it been upgraded ?

Hello Vell, Welcome to the Forum. I bought some a few years ago for my series 10. They are not specifically for an Alphard, but are heavy duty rubber in a caramel colour to match my leather. There are a good, but not perfect, fit. They came from Spain. I think I bought them via ebay; I'll try and check if my records go back that far Sumex CARAT10 Carat Universal Rubber Car Mats - Beige From Amazon UK. I'll try and create a link; wish me luck ! I could not create a decent link. But they came up immediately with a Google search.

Hello Susan, Welcome to the Forum. I would have thought it very unusual for an exhaust manifold to be "gone". Do you mean cracked ? If so it may be weldable. Or perhaps an exhaust gasket has failed. Has a qualified mechanic diagnosed the problem ? Send a PM to Ldrego to ask if he can help. He is Cuttothechase on youtube.

It is advisable to ensure you have replacement fuses before you even contemplate starting. Failure to do so will inevitably lead to much more cursing and swearing ! I believe Starider reported in a separate thread that you will need micro-fuses.

Those sockets should take video as well, although I am not sure at what resolution. Again, it will be analogue signals. I had plans to use the sockets but went down the route of an HD Laptop instead (running from a leisure battery). I was surprised when I loaded a Region 2 DVD into the HU (and it played) as I believe the Japanese use NTSC, whereas the UK uses PAL. Quality isn't good, hence the HD PC; and of course the video won't play when on the move (not that I wanted it to) but the sound works fine. Incidentally, the video interlock can be overcome.

Hello David, Welcome to the Forum.

Does your phone output RCA level analogue signals ? I am not a mobile phone user ! I would check your phone manual to ensure the output you are using is RCA compatible.

Ldrego is Cutothechase on youtube, and does produce some very useful videos.

Hello Justin, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Tom, Welcome to the Forum. So sorry to hear of your issue. I wish I could help. I have a MZG from the same era, as do many other members. Please let us all know how you resolve this issue.

Hello Mick, Welcome to the Forum. Try Google Translate, on your mobile phone for the screen messages. What source are you using? ? Are you sure it is outputting RCA level analogue signals Presumably that remote is for the source; as it isn't for the head-unit. Are you using the 100v outlets which are switched from the dash ?

Hello Julie, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Judy, Rear seats ? Do you mean middle seats ? The rear seats don't swivel, but they should lift to the upright position; against the van sides. The middle seats may swivel depending on your seat configuration. Is your van a 7 seater or 8 seater ? On the 7 seater the middle seats do not swivel.

Hello Bobby, Welcome to the Forum.