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It is possibly something that could be easily made on a 3D printer these days.

From what I have read, the oil consumption issue only affected engines made in the USA and had something to do with the piston rings used during the initial engine build. This would make sense as the official repair was new rings and pistons rather than a fundamental engine flaw that requires significant modifications to resolve. It definitely affected the non hybrid 2.4 engines as the recall covered the 2AZ-FE engine as well, and I don't believe that either the 2AZ-FE or the 2AZ-FZE have direct injection. I'm not sure how it would be possible to avoid high manifold vacuum when going downhill with the foot off the accelerator? No amount of pressing of the brake pedal will change the fact the engine is still turning and trying to suck in air through a closed throttle.

It is probably worth checking the oil level in the gearbox, even if it is just out of curiosity before it gets taken for repair. Low oil level in a CVT gearbox can cause all sorts of running problems.

Just a few random screen shots. It is over 1300 pages in total. Very detailed from what I have seen.

They sent me the wrong link initially, and I too got what you have been sent, and it is for the gen 2 Alphard. I emailed them explaining I'd ordered a manual for the 2002 - 2008 Alphard and a new link was sent. it was a fully translated version of the Russian origin Alphard/Estima manual in PDF. Sadly no hybrid info within it but better than nothing, and all the wiring diagrams are in English as well.

I found a copy of this manual that has been fully translated into English and is a searchable PDF The price seems to change daily, but I paid £8 for it a few weeks ago. https://manualtaller.com/en/products/manual-de-taller-toyota-alphard-2002-2008-manual-taller?_pos=3&_psq=alph&_ss=e&_v=1.0

Just thought I'd say hello. Going to be picking up my first Alphard next month. It will also be my first Toyota. I've owned Honda's for many years, and had Suburu for a while, so it would be fair to say I prefer Japanese vehicles as they have always served me well and have been very reliable. I almost went for a Honda Elysion but ultimately preferred the look of the Alphard. I'm getting a 2004 hybrid camper and looking forward to getting out and about in it.

The vehicle isn't perfectly sealed and air is able to readily migrate from inside to outside, so the relative humidity will change with weather. Changing temperature will also change relative humidity as RH is a measure of the humidity in the air relative to the maximum it can hold. Colder air can hold less moisture than hot, so as the air temperature drops the RH will rise but the actual amount of moisture in the air is exactly the same. Then there is dewpoint to contend with, but that's a different problem. The smell is most likely your AC condenser inside the car as these end wet when they cool the air below it's dewpoint, and then become a breeding ground for bacteria that smells. Get a "bomb" to deal with it, as has been suggested, as they are inexpensive and affective. There should be absolutely no need to run a dehumidifier in a vehicle that is in regular use as it is getting heated up when used and there are huge air changes forced by the interior fan. If that isn't keeping moisture at bay then there is likely a leak that needs finding and fixing. A vehicle parked up outside in winter and out of use would probably benefit from something to deal prevent problems caused by moisture, but that could just be moisture absorbing crystals. I've used this in a work van that smelt like a pack of wet dogs and it worked wonders https://www.halfords.com/motoring/engine-oils-and-fluids/air-con/a%2Fc-pro-auto-air-con-cleaner-538198.html