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Try eighterseater.blog.com if you have the HDD head unit.

Hello Joanna, It would appear you have the seats as per the Video that Neil so helpfully included. I have included another here, which may be also helpful. So we need to establish whether your seats(s) is broken, or just that you have not yet figured out how to operate it properly. I have a seven seater, with different seats, but do just so happen to have a single swivelling seat in my garage. Both these videos show that the slider movement is released (and relocked) by the lever at the front of the seat. From your description you appear to have full functionality except for the relocking function. Am I right ? The only help I can offer is to suggest some small jiggling of the seat position and waggling of the lever in the hope that the seats will find a locking position. It is possible that that both seat mechanisms are broken; but that, to me, seems very unlikely as they are independent of each other. It could be the rails, but as both seats are mounted on independent rails; that seems very unlikely also. If all else fails, the seats can be removed for inspection quite easily, but they are very heavy. Just four coach bolts for each. I'll check my seat in the garage, and my copy of the JPNZ Owners Manual (which you should get if your don't have one already).

Hi Guys, Are we referring to the two middle row seats (Captains seats) or the two and a half seats (as shown in the video) ? There were several seating options. My conclusion is that you do not have the same options fitted. It is ot clear from Joanna's question which option she has in her van. So, Joanna, do you have a seven seater or an eight seater ?

Welcome to the Forum. A radio frequency expander will give you most, but not all, UK channels. The expanders are available with various frequency ranges, so a little care is needed. You need to remove the facia, and it's a rats nest behind there. I think you need to find a 12v supply too. Some of the members will have done this small (and cheap, 20 pounds or so) upgrade. Hopefully they can provide more detail. There are threads on here regarding removing the facia. Ccare is needed with the Hold button switch.

Hello Joanna, I have a later version than you; but find it difficult to believe that Toyota would engineer your seats this way. Are you sure the seats are fully locked when in the seatback upright position; but unlocked when the seat backs are lowered ? If so, hopefully other members can help you out with advice. Have you had the van for long. Or are you just JoKing ? Sorry, couldn't resist !

Did you check for the 'thimble' and the steering wheel switch ? I'll get a snapshot of mine for you.

Hello Gerry, Congratulations on your imminent Alphard ownership.

Hello Bom, Welcome to the Forum.

The 'Guy in Topsham' is probably Joseph at Topsham Car Sales. He has been importing Bongos for ages and Alphie for almost as long.

Hello Ken, Welcome to the Forum

Hello Gerry, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Clare, Welcome to the Forum. Sorry your recent experiences have been so bad you feel the way you do. Hopefully, now your Alphie has new batteries it will provide you with wonderful experiences for many years to come.

Hello Chris, Welcome to the Forum.

Chris.ac is well informed on the Series 2 and electrics. Hopefully he will read your post and offer some help on the 'English option', if he can.

Hello Pete, Welcome to the Forum. I'm so sorry to learn your friend feels that way about her purchase. For the benefit of other potential buyers please advise :- Is her conversion a side conversion or a rear conversion ? What model year is the van, and what mileage has it covered ?

Just to add to point 2. The Nav unit uses GPS. The Japanese satellites the system uses cannot be 'seen' from the UK. I did try a genuine Toyota DVD disc system; but it didn't work. Regarding point 4; Ben can be very difficult to contact. He prefers ebay, I cannot remember his moniker. Search for ben hau on this forum and you should find it. beanbean280r at a guess. Good Luck

All the 2.4 engines are in-line fours. The V6s are 3.0 litre and 3.5 litre

Gen 1 V6 (until 2008) has a belt; the later Gen 2 V6 has a chain, I believe.

There is a Google translate app for phones, but it is tedious. Some of the later head units can be set to English I have an earlier model; so cannot help. I'm sure you'll get help from later model owners.

Chain.

Hello Stewart, The keys are available on ebay. You need the 4D67 version. It will need to be cut and programmed to the car. Replacing the 'guts' may work; but a new key blank is less than 20 pounds.

hello Philip, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Wadez, Welcome to the Forum. Is it the original OEM headunit. What headunit do you have.

Hello Dave, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello again Erica, Did you read my personal email to you ?