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Japanese owners are well known for adding 'extras' to their vehicles. I think the first photo is light sensors. The second appears to be a switch or, more likely, a microphone for some piece of add on kit accessory they had. Most accessories are removed before sale, auction or export. I have several. Just try and ignore them !

Hi Lee, Just sent my VIN.

If the HU is OEM, I doubt you will get the internet from it, or anything other than Radio 2. Bluetooth phone yes, but I never heard anything about the internet. Although the HU will play DVDs, MDs, CDs (even 'remembers' them) I have a Laptop, specially for the van, which will connect to the internet virtually anywhere, plays DVDs etc. Just a thought for you.

Hi Lee. Of course. Tomorrow morning, if that's OK. Easier to go out to the van rather than search for the paperwork !

Well Done VIiv, There is all kinds of stuff in the HU if you have the patience.

Hi Lee, I have a facelifted Gen 1 with factory cruise (flyby wire). 2005 seems to be the key date.

I think fuses may be a red herring. Fuses don't normally go intermittent. There are more fuse boxes, and not necessarily easy to get at ! Unless you need to check specific fuses, imho, randomly removing and re inserting fuses is likely to potentially do more harm than good.

Hello Wyvil, Welcome to the Forum.

Expensive now, but still worth every penny !

My leisure battery is under the bench seat in the rear conversion. There is room for another one on the other side, wiring permitting !

Hello Brian, As the cold weather approaches you must ensure your battery remains fully charged at all times; otherwise electrical gremlins will start to appear. If you don't use your van every day, set up a trickle charger to keep it topped up. I use a CTEK. ( NB. The CTEK will perform an alternator test, although I don't know how 'good' that test is). Batteries need to be tested under heavy load, otherwise the output voltage will be much higher and misleading. Halfords or Kwik Fit can perform the test. Probably at no charge. With a new battery and a new alternator, it seems safe to assume the 'problem' lies elsewhere. Ensure all your battery connections are tight; no movement at the terminals between leads and terminal. Check for any loose earth leads. Ensure your room/mood lights are off. Check all your lights, in the dark, and ensure they all all fully off. Does the clock need resetting, or the windows after these issues ? Good luck. If you do have a camper, get the leisure battery tested (or disconnected).

Hello Cosmin, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Brian, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Mariusz, Welcome to the Forum.

So you don't have an edit option on line 4 ? I thought you would have as other members are able to edit. It's difficult for me to check as I have full privileges as a Staff member. You could send me a Personal Message and I could do the edit

Click on the three dots of your post in the right hand top corner.

I am with Highway, through Scenic. I had the misfortune to suffer a broken windscreen in the summer. Autoglass checked their list of contracted Insurers and I was fully covered. I did pay a 70 pounds excess, and the screen did take a month to arrive. Fitted on my drive with no issues. I found Autoglass exceptional. My insurance this year did increase but only by 20 pounds ! Good luck with the outcome of your claim. You raise a very good point regarding pop tops not being OEM and therefore more difficult to source.

Hello Matthew, Welcome to the Forum.

Hi David, Sorry but ...... Please be aware that the Forum will not allow Copyright Infringement. "Copying the files so that others can share it" may be OK. But doing that in this Public Domain isn't. Links You should submit any copyright material for review before you publish or share any on this Forum.

Hi Gaz, It's holiday time. You need to give Members time to return to their normal routines. I can think of a couple of members who should be able to help; but I do not want to interrupt their 'family' time.

I think it is probably OK here. I reviewed those available, and this is as good a place as any. You could look in the Forum that covers recommendations for garages re any servicing. Some Official Toyota dealers will work on your van, but most will not. It is worth checking your local ones. So a good independent garage is a must.

This Introduction section is for introductions, not discussions. There is a very recent thread on Buying. Search for it on your home page. Or search Kerryn and review that thread. Search Starider (I think) for a narrative on NC500 Good Luck.

Hello Craig, Welcome to the Forum

All very interesting. Initially I had a couple of issues; mainly me not noticing I had left the room lights on dim. I replaced my starter battery before realising this ! Good news actually, as I now have a spare battery always on smart charge just in case ! The 'lamp' I replaced was not a LED; best described as a festoon bulb ! I have no idea where the dimming circuit is located. I would think there is only one; but there may be two.

I think I did state that it is not about Alphards/Vellfires. As a comment, Tomasz, your response is helpful. However, you cannot tout for business through the Forum unless you become a registered Trader. Should you wish to register as such, please contact the Alphard Forum.