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Hi Kevan, I don't have a tail gate mirror, and I understand they can be a real pig to remove ! In my limited experience of the tail gate mirror tends to be fitted to older vehicles, therefore they may be available from recyclers. I think you are the first person that I have come across that admits to using the tiny wing mounted mirror. Toyotaplhard.epc.com is the site to find your OEM parts. Or https://toyota.epc-data.com/alphard/ There is a good link to Amayama who can supply them. If you send your VIN to Picasso he will probably supply you with the correct part numbers

As Chris.ac states, there are more than 1 ECU involved. It is the immobiliser bit that is tricky. I have a key without any buttons or innards, the 4D67 chip is included in the key blank (if you get the correct one) has been matched to the car. It starts the car; without ANY issues with the car. This is the key I use daily with the attached remote smart key. Timpsons did cut my key, but I had the car there to ensure the key fitted the ignition but It didn't start the car. Timpsons did not programme the immobiliser chip. I had to find an Auto Locksmith willing, and able, to do that part.

Hello Alex, I travelled to Spain and back frequently for 15 years however not in my camper. At the time I took insurance from Saga. They were the only company that offered motor insurance for multiple visits, each of unlimited duration. The only condition was that my permanent residence was in the UK. Whether they offer it now, I don't know, as that time the UK was part of the EU !

Hi Kevan, Welcome to the Forum. Do you mean the wing mirrors, and rear view mirror; a tail gate mirror, or the small mirror on the front wing. Toyotalphardepc.com will get you the correct part numbers for OEM replacement parts.

Try Japanese MPV Specialists in Uxbridge. I believe they have an on site facility. Ask for Naeem, and mention the Alphard Club.

How much are you paying for insurance ? There is an Insurance Company thread on here, if you think you are paying too much. £350 as a ball park, a bit more for conversions.

Hello Will, Welcome to the Forum, I can't help you with the cover (you might try Fuel Lagoon) but I can help you with the dimensions. I think your machine is 4.84m long, and 1.925 high; and 1.805 high. Proceed with caution, good luck.

Hi Ramsey, Welcome to the Forum

If you search through Chris.ac, and there are a lot of threads from Chris, you should be able to identify which sockets do what on the rear of your head unit (depending on which one you have).

Hi Frank, My guess is almost certainly not. Think twice before attempting this modification. I doubt the single middle will match the front seat fixing points. If if they do, I would be very concerned about lack of crash tests, etc. Even if they do fit, your Insurance company may be very unhappy. What you can do is to get a mechanism that allows the front seat to swivel; if that helps. Be warned, though, they are not cheap. They also raise the front seat which may be a problem for tall passengers. Measure carefully. Unless the middle seat fit is exact, including the seat belt attachment points., you may be endangering your front seat passenger in an accident. Could you not not buy a correct front Captains seat (for your model) from a breakers / spare parts company ? I have a 2006 model, seven seater, with a Captains seat for the passenger; so they are available. The middle seats are both Captains too. (You cannot fit two Captains seats in your van as the seat rails are different (to accomodate the 'double' seat). Be cautious, be safe.

We are all glad you joined too.

Hi Andrew, I got the photo open. Thanks. Looks fine. Unfortunately, that is not the unit I have. As my van is the facelifted version I expect I have a later model HDD unit. Best I can offer is eightseater.blog.com I used that website to set up my Android phone, and I know there was an Apple option. As a postscript, the Gen 1 units (i am informed) cannot be changed to English; so that is not an avenue to pursue.

Hi Katt, I don't have a pop top. Just ideas. Try your local bed shop for a ladder for a bunk bed. Check it is suitable of course Or your nearest pop top installer.

Hi Mike, How far do they open ? I am wondering if this is some safety feature. I'll check mine asap; and let you know.

I am so sorry to hear your wife is (was) unwell. I sincerely wish her a speedy and complete recovery.

I'll be there.

Hi Andrew, I may be able to help you with this if your head unit is the same as mine. I have a 2006 MZ G Edition. If it is, it is a good unit, although many do upgrade. Can you attach a photo please. You may wish to look at eightseater.blog.com. If you have the appropriate HDD unit the site is very useful. Please confirm your van is a Gen 1 (2004); not Gen 2 (2008) and I will correct your header.

Snows in Exeter will work on your van. So will DyerNostics in Bodmin. Hello Wayne, Welcome to the Forum

The JPNZ Owners Manuals are a MUST for everyone. Don't miss your opportunity to Browse and Buy. Wishing all those who attend a Great Day; and those, like me, unable to !

Hello Robert, Welcome to the Forum. You pose an Interesting question. I have never seen one. Hopefully other members have. Good Luck

Hello Gary, Welcome to the Forum.

Hi Woodsy, Your Alphie may have rear sensors already, many have. They are known a Sonors, Clearance and Back sonors, and the indication is in the air con bezel. They can be turned off, and the sensitivity can be changed.

Drawings like these, in as much detail, can be found at Toyotalphardepc.com

Hi Geoff, Welcome to the Forum

General Chat section is probably the most suitable