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If the MOT is recent that should good enough. You could take your van to an MOT garage and have them test them without performing an MOT. Have you checked the brake fluid level reservoir. ? Perhaps your brakes need new fluid and a bleed. If your brakes are 'bad' I think it is your van and not the Toyota design. Oh, and reduce your roundabout approach speed.

Hi Larry, That's because, imho, the manual you are referring to is probably the JPNZ Owners Manual, or one of the Toyota Handbooks that come with the vehicle, that some of us have. I would expect that the operation is classed as a Service item and will be in the Service/Maintenance Manual that none of us can get a copy of. Often known herein as the Holy Grail.

Hello John, Thank you for this. I appreciate it. They look just like mine; and my machine is a Gen 1 facelift. I bought some struts previously, but they did not fit. I have been on Ali Ex and the ones for the facelift do not seem to come with brackets, which is OK. I'll check my the measurements against those you have supplied, thanks again. I am also working with Lee to establish whether Gen 1 and Gen are the same. I do know from the epc that there are different variants.

Could be a mini disc player, but that head unit (same as mine) has a mini disc player. Could be a lot of things. Japanese owners are renowned for adding all sorts of gizmos. Could be a toll card reader, although the Alphie also has one of those as standard rhs in lower dash. I am intrigued what 'box' you will have. You can buy a FM band expander for a few pounds; although reports on their effectiveness are mixed.

Hello Ian, Welcome to the Forum. Please add your personal information to your profile. It is difficult for members to advise where to 'shop' if they don't know where you are located ! At this time of year all the convertors will be extremely busy. If they aren't, I would be very careful. Lead-times, at a guess, will be at least 8 weeks, possibly as many as 12. Are you looking to buy a van and then have it converted by the vendor ? Or looking to buy a van and looking for an independent convertor ? Or looking for a van already converted ?

Hello Phil, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Georgina, Wellcome to the Forum.

I am doing a comparison of the tailgate struts for a Gen 1 facelifted Alphie and a Gen 2 Alphie both with powered tailgates. I need the registration of a Gen 2 Alphie with a powered tailgate. If you can help me with this, please send your registration, or VIN, to me by private message. Thank you.

Which one do you need ?

Show me a photo of your head unit. Some, mine does, have a hard drive. If you play a CD it will automatically record to hard disc, if there is any room. If there is no room, check eightseater.blogspot.com; or something very similar. He explains how to delete recordings. I don't have a roof screen, so cannot help you there. So the RCA will go to the Head Unit (maybe the roof unit too). I am not overly impressed with the audio quality coming from the HDD, but it eradicate the need for 'fiddling' with loose CDs. Chris.ac knows more about wiring, imho, that anyone else on this forum (but I think he has a Gen 2).

I found some on Ali Ex, supposedly, suitable for my power tailgate. £35 shipping; almost as much as John paid for the delivered item. More searching needed ! If they fit and work, a real bargain as Toyota wanted £200 each !

The yellow one is analogue video. As above, just select a button. I can't remember which, DVD probably I think the head unit is smart enough to sense the incoming analogue signal. RCA inputs are not compatible with digital signals. Don't even try your A70 in the RCA inputs, unless it outputs analogue signal levels, you could smoke your speakers.

Hi Jeff, I have the older Gen MZ G version. In 'OEM standard trim' the ride is adjustable; but the ride height isn't ! There are very cool, I am sure the kids will be cool. Envy of all their mates !

Nice, but looks rather low. I hope your roads are in much better condition than they are in Blighty. Are you located in West or East Canada ? BC or NS ?

There should be an RCA level input on the rear of the centre console.

Underseal is often a black coating that sets. If you are sure the o/s door is electrically operated than you are obviously facing a repair cost. The doors are heavy, opening and closing them can be a challenge on sloping ground. There is a lot of comment on this Forum regarding the sliding doors, binding, non-functional etc. Lots of reading for you to do ! Do make sure yours is an electrically operated one. How ? If it is there will be an open close button on the dash. If no switch then no assist is available. Do your homework as these problems can be costly. I believe the Alphard Club recently posted a video that may prove helpful too. What else ? Check the MOT history on the DVLA website which can, sometimes, give an indication of the care, or otherwise, the vehicle has experienced. Finally, with most private purchases, what you see is what you get; recovering repair costs is usually very difficult. Good Luck.

Hello Razvan, Welcome to the Forum. Are you buying privately, or from a business ? A key question. From a business you will be protected by Consumer Legislation and should have a warranty; privately, you will not. Your question 1 is confusing. If the door opens and closes automatically, why close it manually ? Did you mean the door should close automatically but doesn't ? If buying from a business get them to repair it . qed. If privately, it may be a cable or motor repair, or both. Important, are you sure the offside is/was automatic; not all Alphards have the motorised offside sliding door option (but if it opens electrically you must have). My guess ? The opening cable is OK, the closing cable isn't. Does the door soft close properly ? The photo 2 is not clear enough for me to answer; and I have the alternate engine; but it is open to all the elements. Is the vehicle undersealed; I would be far more concerned about that if it isn't

Hello Jim, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Vicki, Welcome to the Forum. Unfortunately, this one of the more common issues with the Marque. Consequently, it has received a lot of coverage in this forum. Use the search box, top rhs of your home page, try side door (repair) or similar. Picasso will be able to get the part number for you, just send him you registration or VIN by private message.

I think your premium is very reasonable, mine is a little more.

Hello Jacqui, I arranged mine through Scenic; part of LV I believe. I had the misfortune to have my front screen cracked by a truck hauling road gravel at the major A303 roadworks. Scenic were very good indeed, no quibble, they arranged everything with Autoglass. A three week delay due to ordering the screen. Fitted at my home in no time. They do require a Gas Safety Certificate (not a legal requirement for a camper conversion; but is for Caravan or Motorhome) if you carry gas bottles. Cost ? £60, and worth every penny for the reassurance that the Gas Fitter certainly knew what he was doing ! Good Luck.

Thanks Lee, Confession time ! I have a rear conversion so the tailgate curtains are always closed (even when driving) just to thwart the peekers ! I doubt I have ever turned on the rear screen heater ! But, I will this coming winter.

Hello Paul, Thank you for the tips. It is not just the "prices of things"; I am very much the "if it isn't broken, leave it alone" type. It is only when I think about these things I realise what toys I have ! I have electrically adjustable mirrors with fold (which I don't use), turn signal repeaters in both wing mirrors; lane assist sensors and a puddle lights, so there will be plenty of wiring in those pods ! Many years ago I learned to kerb my inquisitiveness, I played with the gearbox on my only car; disaster ensued. What a silly boy I was. What did I learn ? It is normally easier to dismantle than re assemble. One of my life's costly and harsh lessons during my youthful years.

I am not aware of any official planned event(s); and I think I would be.

I have power seats and heated seats (very comfy) FL MZ G Edition, but I don't believe I have the heated mirrors. I am not aware of any switching for the heated mirrors, but maybe that function is automatic; I don't have the Cold Climate option either. The mirrors do seem to be self cleaning which would suggest the hydrophobic coating. I feel sure this is covered in the JPNZ Owners Manual. I need to read it again. To be honest, my van seems to have virtually all the OEM bells and whistled and, I confess, I don't play with any of them. I also was lucky to get quite a few non-OEM toys; particularly useful is a extra centre console between the front seats; all in matching 'wood' trim. It is extremely useful for DVDs and CDs, yes I am that old, but does prevent easy access to the rear conversion from the front seats without leaving the van which would be rather useful in the rain. Most new owners discover many features that they were unaware they had ! What fun.