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Via android auto you cannot, as it's blacklisted by android, but the unit does have a usb connector and a separate media player. It does also have screen mirroring, but I've not tried it being an initial go several years back, with the app installed on the phone it does mirror the screen so you can use YouTube etc.

Does the central locking control on the drivers door unlock and lock, or only lock? It sounds like the solid state relays on the ECU are 'sticking'.

I'll add a photo of mine, tomorrow.

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The Alibaba unit has two options. An external jog/shuttle controller for the add-on unit. A small touchscreen splitter cable, that lets you switch your physical screen touch inputs between the original headunit functions and the add-on unit. You open up the screen on the headunit, easier than it sounds; you 'eject ' the front screen, as if inserting a cd or dvd, then disconnect everything and remove headunit. You can then remove a few screws and get the screen out and open it up. You then unplug the touchscreen cable and insert a small PCB between the cable and original socket. This lets you run a thin cable out of the screen that allows you to switch the touchscreen between original unit and the add-on box. The wiring loom is essentially plug and play after that, if you talk to the support team they will make sure to provide a matching loom for your specific headunit. Yes, this unit essentially means your original headunit will function just as it did out of the factory, and uses the 'Aux/VTR' function to display content from the add-on unit. Once set up, android auto automatically carries out the handshake protocols and wakes up the connection. From when I start car, it takes less than 10 seconds for android auto to appear on my headunit, all connected.

Alternatively, you can buy metal brackets that bolt into the grab handle by removing and replacing one of the bolts. This way it is mechanically solid, and did not attach to the windscreen.

I'm not affiliated, just sharing what I bought, you can choose the adaptor type to go with the bracket, but I would advice replacing the tape with proper 3M. I just found this on AliExpress: For Toyota Alphard AH20 2011-2014 Both LHD and RHD Vehicles Mobile Phone Holder Car Fixed Bracket Wireless Charging Accessories https://a.aliexpress.com/_ExeA6Km

A few of us have installed car play/android auto units. You have to open the flip down screen on the headunit to add an extra Flexi cable to slow you to use the touchscreen. All normal car functions remain, so I can still use the auto park function ( as soon as you put in reverse, it takes control of the screen). Cost is around £160 from Alibaba or AliExpress

Facelift has projectors for dipped. You can always check by posting facing a wall at night, you should see a sharp horizontal cut off

There is a bleed valve on the block of the V6, as this is a pressurised system, there is no radiator cap. Bleeding actually was not the problem. The actual thermostat was not correct. The Toyota part number is listed by many aftermarket suppliers of thermostats, but beware, the majority are NOT the same as the alphard one. The thermostat that was fitted definitely did not open the same distance, and I suspect what is happening is that the system operates as it should until a load is placed on the engine, the pump then increases the pressure along with the climbing temperature, and the water takes path of least resistance that is the unclosed bypass path, which leads to the thermostat closing and cutting off circulation to the radiator. I ordered an official part, which took 2 weeks to arrive yesterday. I'll get around to fitting this part this week (identical to the original that was removed).

The immobiliser circuit draws current from the battery when it is in disabled mode. After some time with the ignition off, the immobiliser will be enabled, this cuts power to the ignition circuit and reduces current draw. You will usually hear relays powering off (clicking) of you remove key and wait a few minutes, this is filtered by the red car symbol starting to flash

Others have suggested 'no' ;as the projector lamps use a metal mask that creates a flat beam profile for the dipped lights.

This thread: it depends on your exact sockets, as they changed over time. Post on the following thread, as other members that have done this will guide you, although I originally suggested the method on that thread, I've not had to use it yet.

Anyone replaced thermostat and had problems getting the air out? Noticed my fans turn on to high speed for the first time ever. Pulled over and temperature via obd had reached 102c Nice hot air coming from both front and rear heaters, so pump is working. Checked for leaks around pump, nothing, and no signs of any crusty coolant deposits. Left it to cool down, topped up coolant as it had reduced below low mark. Both outlet and inlet hoses were cold Took 2 hours to get the thermostat off. The nuts are a pain if you don't have the right flexibility and patience. Have to remove idler pulley, as the housing will not come off otherwise. Everything refitted, got it refilled and everything seemed to be good, hoses getting warm, temperature back to mid 90s. Next day, coolant has dropped, which is kinda expected, but I've since been unable to clear some stubborn airlock. Got the heaters back to hot, fans are screaming and radiator and hoses are cold. I've massaged hoses, bleed air from top of engine via bleed valve, but no luck. This morning I managed to drive it about a mile without a problem, but as soon as I headed downhill, air must have moved up to the thermostat and the problem came back. Anyone else changed thermostat and suffered the same? The old thermostat was definitely jammed in the closed position, and fails to open when tested.

If your screen is not folding down then there must be a fault with it. The bypass involves disconnecting the plug the most signal is on and using a wire to send the signal back to the amp. There are photos and instructions here on the forum