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I think you have made a wise decision. I did not want to list all my observations, as it would be so depressing. Anyone notice the tail gate bottom edge has a foot long (at least) deformation. The vehicle has not been well cared for.

I agree wholeheartedly with this. AND you should research the cost of conversion too; it may surprise you. Pop Top installation does not come cheap ! It may be more economically, and less risky, to buy ready converted.

Hello Denis, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Kevin, Welcome to the Forum.

Can you post a photo of your head unit, please.

The DVD should still play DVDs to the Sat Nav screen. As the panel has been out, I am now thinking wire not connected, broken wire / connection, earth not connected /replaced. Leds are normally ultra reliable. You may be in need of a new lower panel. Do you have blower power, whether hot, cold or ambient ?

I hope it is But Fuse 17, according to the Owners Manual, is AirCon and Audio. If Audio works, and AirCon does not, that suggests the fuse is OK ! Referring to the manual again; I notice Fuse 14, 10A, is "PANEL. Switch illumination, air conditioner illumination." So that fuse appears OK. BUT 10A seems a lot to me for illumination switches ! I'll contact Chris.ac tomorrow and ask him to read the thread.

I agree with Pete. My V6 is bone dry. Location of leak will make all the difference. Top or Lower engine. Oil leaks can be an MOT fail. I'll take a look at the website now. Better late than never ! Do you have a 4 cylinder atm ? As your profile says you do !

I didn't look at the website ! Lyndsey is correct. Alphies with the sunroof and moonroof combination are not ideal for pop top conversions, if that is what you had in mind. But they are OK for side and rear conversions. I'll check DVLA again. Wasn't the oil leak in the suspension ? Not the engine gearbox combination ? It does say front of the engine ! Sorry

By elimination, does the video of the DVD work ? Does the HDD play audio. Can the radio be tuned into Radio 2, Does the Sat Nav screen light up (it won't work in the UK). Does the reverse and forward cameras work ? I'm thinking there is no power to the lower panel. Led power yes, but no switch power. Have you had the lower panel out ?

That would cause me concern. So, no audio or steering wheel controls either ? I don't remember encountering those symptoms on this forum before. Did you buy privately ? If not, you may have recourse to the seller. If so, don't delay. take it back. IF, if, the fuse has blown, there will usually be a reason. Replacing the fuse may be effective. I hope so. Is the head unit the original OEM unit ? The wiring behind the head unit is a real 'Rats Nest'. Not for the faint hearted (me, for example). If you can read, and follow, circuit diagrams I feel sure you will find some helpful info on here. Try searching Radio replacement, Head Unit replacement. Good Luck, Sorry, but I think you may need it.

Hello Kerryn, Welcome to the Forum. You could check the MOT History on the DVLA website. It would appear some upcoming maintenance will be necessary. Will all that work be completed prior to sale ?

So caution seems to be the order of the day. These are general remarks and not specifically about the mentioned business. They should apply to any commercial purchase, and most private ones too ! Japanese owners tend to take pride in their vehicles. But not all do. So, look at the auction sheet. It has basic info, especially 'mileage' at the time of Auction; but not service history, the trim level, etc. It is an encyclopedia of visual 'blemishes', and repairs, if any, can be assessed. No auction sheet, and there MUST be one to enable export from Japan, would cause me to walk away. Reluctance to show me the Auction sheet would raise suspicion. I would always recommend a thorough vehicle inspection, by a competent qualified person, prior to a test drive (with Trade Plates). Preferably one with experience of Alphards, and their weak points. The AA / RAC provide, what is in my experience, an excellent service. I would be unlikely to purchase any vehicle from any commercial outlet where warranties were 'ineffective'.

TBH, I don't know. I referred to my copy of the JPNZ Owners Manual (which I recommend for all Gen 1 owners) to check for you. Does your audio work correctly. Do you get cold air, hot air, or no air through the vents ? There have been cases on the Forum where a flap valve has become stuck, thereby effecting the heating/cooling. I am not an auto electrician, so cannot really advise. I am hoping Chris.ac reads your thread as he is somewhat a wiring expert. My guess would be the lighting of heating and ac controls will not be on the same circuit as the actual compressor and fan circuits. (Which, maybe, would explain why the lighting is functional whilst the functions are not). That fuse box is very difficult to get to, and fiddle with. Get replacement fuses before even thinking about removing any. I have a distant recollection that they are micro fuses; not necessarily what your normal motor factor will have in stock!

Fuse 17 is Air Conditioner and Audio. 10A.

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Unfortunately, not ! Or at least not showing yet if you did. It is normally instant. Maybe you should try again, please. I can do it for you, if you send me the details. Engine size, for example.

Hello Leigh, Welcome to the Forum. Before doing anything read up on wheel sizes and the effect on ride on this forum. Next you need to decide what wheel tyre size combination to fit. What size have you got fitted now ? You ought to inform your insurance company too.

Hello Emily, Welcome to the Forum.

If you replaced your 2004 Alphie with a 2008 Vellfire; can you please change your vehicle, and its year, in your profile. Otherwise, members will not be able to provide you with relevant responses.

CD's are copied to the HDD automatically. I suspect your HDD is full. I know that eightseater.blogspot.com informs how to delete tracks, and create more space for 'new' tracks. Hopefully you have the same HDD unit. If so, give it a go !

Have you checked eightseater.blogspot.com.

Several UK companies have exited, or announced they will exit, supplying LPG from their forecourts. Certainly, in the South West, finding LPG could become a problem. So, make sure your petrol tank is full !

I found this on the internet. Maybe relevant ? What is the eco mode on a Toyota Vellfire? ECO mode regulates climate control, power output, and seat heating. This mode reduces power demands on the engine and increases fuel efficiency.

Hello Alan, Welcome to the Forum. You don't have your vehicle declared as a Hybrid, or what year it is. Is it a Hybrid ?