MonsterS

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it just unscrews and the new one screws in. easy job.

Most parts are available in the UK under other vehicles. Toyota use their parts globally. Servicing is not an issue at normal garages. Toyota do not want to touch it because it's a import and therefore they don't have a clue.

Using google translate is the only way. Except it does not pick up shorthand japanese. So thats just a guessing game.

check it with a multimeter it will soon tell if it is AC or DC

unfortunately not. Unless you can speak to a tech minded person on the sales floor so to speak there will be no way of telling unless it actually states it in the description.

Unfortunatly not. It would require the ECU to be re flashed on the 2006, from 2002 - 2004 they used the same ecu then changed it for the 2005-2008 models.

Yes, it's a nightmare. You will need to get the body work redone and holes filled.

Xtrons does one that fits nicely. If you remove the original head unit you will loose lane assist, front and rear cameras and will need new ones to get them working again.

yes its just a facelift. no difference on chasis.

Sounds odd to me seems like the sensor for park is not validating that its clear to start. have you tried a code reader to see if there are issues?

Same as the previa struts I believe

remove the rear trim on the boot to access the boot ones the rear lights on the main body of the vehicle are screws/bolts which need to be undone then the lights slid off.

you need to go in through the boot. Remove the trims and then its a 13mm socket which can be undone but becareful as the spoiler is normally stuck on to the paintwork with the age of the vehicles.

i believe the Merc vito covers fit.

for the passenger to see too. from what i remember or blind spot mirror.

By default the rear fog light does not work as in Japan you do not need them so its added as a extra to pass the registration and mot. You can however change this and add it in via the bumper reflectors using the same wiring.

if it is the 3L then it's a belt the 2.4 has a chain. The belt is really easy and any garage can do it. It's the same engine as the Lexus rx300 and very easy to do. driver side wheel comes off then the cover showing the pulleys and the top cover comes off. Any garage can do this it is not a special job. Make sure you get the water pump changed at the same time and don't let them fob you off with it does not need doing as it does when cam belt is changed.

There was a system that the alphard are actually on I thought it was star something. I'll have a look and see

We bought a higher rated Tanya battery with the same terminal layout and that stopped our dead battery issues. I have to modify the tray slightly on one side but fits perfectly now.

Have you checked both pedal sensor and the other sensor on the throttle aseembly?

It's the exact same engine as the lexus rx300 or rs300 if you have the 3l version. Would be worth googling that engine. Or as John said drill the bolts out. I did this on our previous estima and took me half a day to drill them all out and retap them. Cheaper than a new engine.

Hi, there are no workshop manuals. What problem are you having with the door?

I believe the kerb weight is 1960kg and the gross is 2390kg.

I would get a code reader on it and see when testing. that would tell you the codes and location of the failure. sounds like steering wheel rack.