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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.

Picasso should be able to help you with this. Wait a couple of days for him to view it. Otherwise send your VIN to him by PM.

I believe, somehow, it is operated by a unit behind the offside rear wheel arch. I don't have any photos from my convertor, but I do remember there is no room in that area; it is packed with 'kit'. Sardines comes to mind !

Chris.ac is very knowledgeable on this subject (among many other subjects). I believe that in order to work the cruise control system needs to actuate the throttle electrically. The early Gen 1 vehicles do not have an electrically operated throttle body. Whether an electrically operated one can be retro fitted is beyond my knowledge. Send Chris a PM if he doesn't respond to this thread. The simple cruise control, by my definition, simply tries to maintain the set speed. The complex system, uses RADAR to maintain the above AND a given distance to the vehicle in front. The simple system is not linked to the braking system, the complex system is I apologise if you already know all this !

Does the target Alphard for purchase have the AFS option ? Lights turn with the steering ? If so, it may be a complication for you ?

Hello Haresh, Welcome to the Forum. Do you need the part number, or the place to buy from. A better photo would be helpful. Try Amayama if you already know the part number.

There is a flatpack supplier in North Devon. Barnstaple Bideford area. Whether they do the 'woodwork' for side conversions I do not know I believe they can supply sinks, hobs, rock and Rollers, etc.

Hi Alex, Bit out of my depth here, but ... I think the assembly behind the front bumper is the distance / radar control. I also believe it is very expensive to retro fitif at all possible on the early Gen 1. I also believe that the 'simple cruise control. can be retrofitted to the Gen 1 facelift, but not the prior model. Unless you are considering changing the manual throttle body for the fly by wire version ! I have no idea what is involved installing that update. Good Luck.

Looks good, but two different sets of dimensions , and only two feet wide. Please let us all know.

Hello Brent, Welcome to the Forum. Just to let you know that Alphards as young as yours are quite rare in the UK.

Unfortunately, this photo does not appear to show the swinging mechanism; just the load carrying straps. Alphies don't have that wide door frame to attach the load bearing anchor plates to. I have seen swing systems on other Toyotas, but not Alphards. Good Luck.

Hello William, Welcome to the Forum. Welcome to Alphard ownership and Camparding. I have never come across a 'swing out' system suitable for an Alphard. The conventional way of carrying bikes, with or without a storage box, is by fitting a tow bar. Several members have done this, but availability can be difficult.

No. I don't believe they do. Gen 1 certainly don't. Almost certainly some after market gizmo, DVD. Digital TV. I don't know what you are measuring, but it is certainly not the output impedance of an analogue amplifier channel.

Pete provides a very comprehensive list. The non interference is very important. Although owners should not rely on that design feature rather than having the belt changed (V6 only); especially if you intend long distance travel as you will still face a long distance flat bed recovery ! Battery voltage, a battery voltage of about 10.5 is likely to be a shorted cell and will never receive or hold, a full charge. I particularly like Pete's suggestion about having the kilometre reading witnessed, by an independent, prior to fitting the chip conversion.