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That is the "Toll" card reader thing. Like the severn bridge you have a module which let's you pass thats the same for them. on a side note handy little card holder.

Oh very nice Wish we could change ours and delete the hdd but the model we have is pretty £$%% if im honest.

This will talk you through some of the tasks for the V6 engine. V6_Engine_Handbook.pdf

I would go with Xtron's, pumpkin or even https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Android8-0-Double-2DIN-Car-Radio-Stereo-Sat-GPS-Navigation-Touch-MP5-Player-Cam/173396876602?fits=Car+Make%3AToyota|Model%3AAlphard%2FVellfire&hash=item285f425d3a:g:AGgAAOSwWOxbNFzN:rk:12:pf:0 Seems to work well.

Welcome along for the ride.

Yes underseal is a must. Then go for a full service. (and change your brake lines). The reason being is that in Japan it's very humid and they come over here and start to wear really quickly. Speak to Ben Alphard on the forum and he will get you sorted. Things to change replace once you get it. underseal brake lines (braided) Cam Belt water pump filters Oil + Plugs Rad Coolant I know it sounds alot but any garage can do it easily. If you've gone for a v6 its the same engine as a Lexus RS300. really really easy to work on (except the spark plugs at the back).

Yeah same for me with DL i was with them for a few years until we got our alphard. Then i just laughed at them and said nah thanks i'll go with Mark Richards.

Dont reprogramme the key it will cost a fortune. Just get a new case and take the guts out.

It will pick up but only a few members at the moment. Trying to pull in new ones so post on fb and twitter if you have other groups to this forum. I'm adding content (slowly) but it makes sense when you check it out.

Try Mark Richards they are great and know these vehicles inside and out.

1: Which head unit do you have? 2: If its the default head unit then no. you'll have to get an aftermarket headunit. Xtrons are great and pumpkin. 3: Buy a key from here: EBAY KEY then have it cut at a timpsons and change the guts over 4: It is a little high but what have you got inside? We paid £7k for the same mileage but it's got the standard interior etc on our v6. 5: There should be a catch on the sliding door to turn the child locks off. (inside between the main frame and door jam). 6: lane detection only starts working once you hit 50mph and above. (it's really really annoying). 7: These are standard button push mirrors, these models never had auto fold mirrors. 8: You can't as far as i know. The only way to is to remove the hard drive and wipe on a computer. 9: Maybe pending on your head unit. 10: Don't be sorry we were all the in the same place you were.

Hi Aled, Welcome to the forum As Trevor said what cars do you own?

Wow really great article thanks for that.

Have a chat to Ben Hau he might be able to source some plates for you that fit.

you can try ebay, but most of the time it wont work as they've locked the GPS unit to Japan.

I believe you have to buy a swivel plate as the rear has different mounting points.

You got a link or two for these options

PM Ben Hau, (aka Ben Alphard) he can source everything for the Alphard.

With credit from Neil Pead. Here are the fuse locations and amp's. Alphard Fuses.pdf

Who would be willing to setup an owners club. We could get meet's, and goodies i think for this.

Sure thing.

I've ordered a set from Ben Hau. Cost £125 and got the job done. Though it does not have the fixing attached as the rubber flexi ones do. But simple to hook it and ben the clips as needed. In the end i took it to the garage and they did it using a blowtorch to heat it up.

Tried to change my lines over today however the old ones will not friggin undo. I managed to get one done to the Braided lines sent out by Ben however the others will not come off. Any tips to get these undone without having to new metal lines and re fur them.

One thing to add. Brake hoses need to be replaced every 10 years or if they dry out. Recently i've noticed mine are getting air so decided to replace with braided lines. £125 for all 6 from Ben Hau.