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it would leave metal bare and not really be safe. plus looks awful. someone took the skirting off and they said they kept cutting their shins.

Pioneer and Xtrons yes. with a bit of fidling. i.e. swapping wires around o nthe back of the unit untill they do the job. or you can find a cambus to translate the signals.

you can with the right equipment. there are cam bus units to use the theatre. im sure there is someone here who can point you in the right direction.

rare to hear of ecu issues but i've never worked on a hybrid before so not sure.

normally in the roof by the front cab light. sometimes they disconnect it from the back of the radio

i dont im afriad.. is there any others you can test on? someone near by?

They do remove it when they close the roof.

The error code is "P1346 TOYOTA - Variable Valve Timing Sensor Bank 1 Range/Performance Problem" I would suggest checking the wiring make sure the plugs are working. "Variable Valve Timing (VVT) sensor (VVT signal) consist of a signal plate and pickup coil. The VVT signal plate has 1 tooth on its outer circumference and is mounted on the intake camshafts. When the camshafts rotate, the protrusion on the signal plate and the air gap on the pickup coil change, causing fluctuations in the magnetic field and generating an electromotive force in the pickup coil. The actual camshaft angle is detected by the VVT sensor and it provides feedback to the Engine Control Module (ECM) to control the intake valve timing in response to during condition Read more: https://www.autocodes.com/p1346_toyota.html#targetText=P1346%20Toyota%20Description,signal%20plate%20and%20pickup%20coil.&targetText=The%20actual%20camshaft%20angle%20is,in%20response%20to%20during%20condition." Have a read and if you have a multimeter check the ohms/resistence to make sure its the same as the others inputs.

disk changer if you have one is above the glove box in the top compartment. Changing the head unit can be an issue it's best to find one you like and buy a loom to convert the leads. Most people go for xtron's, pumpkin, pinoeer. found one but check as there are many options too many to list. https://www.incarmusic.co.uk/6-2-hd-touch-screen-bluetooth-satnav-car-dvd-player-usb-aux-stereo-for-toyota.html

if its factory fitted then yes.

its does for the 3L at least that what i can see, the RX300 engine is the same for my alphard. https://www.valvomax.com Shipping is $23 and the part is $35 so not bad.

Looks very good and interesting might have to invest in one of these

Theres a few good ones around. Not delt with auto jap, but algys is good based in Bristol, but sure someone will know.

That's normal mine does the same. If it aint broke dont fix hit. However I change the oil every 6 months with decent brand oil and every 8 - 10 fill ups but a full tank of premium fuel in. If you are worried use lucas fuel cleaner. Ran that in my estima and done wonders for it.

Thanks but looking for diagnostic tests such as volts, ohms and resistance kn motors when working

Sorry miss read it. Our estima 7 seater rotated with a handle in the base so not sure about the alpha sorry

If it was like treacle then was there any metal shards or shavings in it? Might be the clutch slipping.

There are two pop pins either side in the footwells then one may e to screws in the flap below the cup holder and I think I underneath the cover for the ash tray so you have to remove the panel above locaked near the gear knob and the radio etc.

Here you go

Does anyone know how to test tems to make sure it's working correctly? I've got a multimeter and lots of tools. So happy to check voltages, ohms etc.

I always change, clean the filers and magnets. Not hear of this error. Light be worth taking it to a gearbox expert.

Put in N, Unscrew gear knob then it just pops up, its held on by clips.

I get around 16 - 32MPG depending on conditions. mainly between 18 - 22 around town.

not near minehead that i know of the closest one is isle of wight but someone on hear my live near you and more than happy to show off theirs

yes thats right. I felt like they were going to break but it didn't. Otherwise removal the internal covering from the top of the boot and long needle nose pliers and unscrew the buld holder that way.