BigNev

A little more detail on the technique - do NOT remove the wiper blade! Thereby keeping the metal off the glass!

A top tip I was given to remove wiper arms - loosen and remove the nut, press DOWN firmly, but not hard, on the arm, near to the wiper end, to release the grip on the splines, pull arm off! It's worked for me many times, I hope it does for you!!

Hi @ TheRizzler! You're correct on the bulbs, they strike up and then gain full brightness over a few seconds. On the up / down movement, that's the auto levelling system in action. I feel a need to go out for a drive one evening to see if I can detect my AFS in operation 😀

Those words are not mine, I typed them exactly as they are in the Toyota manual. I don't notice it either mate! One of those gimmicky things, there might be some very tiny benefit sometimes.........

I have been considering replacing that low amp rated battery on ours, and having bought a simple battery tester, it was just a little slower cranking over on a couple of very cold mornings. On testing it, it measured in at 420 cca out of 510. However, after a small charge, it was still starting the engine fine though! I tried a new 027 battery in the tray, and when I went to clamp it down, it was obvious that the clamp was made for a taller battery! I then tried an 068 size - as per the Bosch S4 E41 that @Philllx fitted to his - and as was already said, fitted nicely with no modifications! That's clearly the battery that the tray and clamp were designed for! I got mine locally in Stockport, from Advanced Battery Supplies. I opted for one of their own brand models, an EFB type, 068, with 75ah and 760cca, and 5 year warranty. Certainly seems to crank over a little faster, and fire up a tiny bit quicker, or maybe it's just psychological hey!! No problem recognising both fobs, the head unit kept the radio stations and the other settings, all the windows still worked on Auto, but I did have to open and close manually the boot to make it work with the motor again.

The manual I found on here, and had printed, says it this way: AFS (Adaptive Front Lighting System) improves visibility at intersections and on curves by automatically adjusting the direction of light axis of the headlights according to vehicle speed and the degree of the tyre angle that are controlled by steering input. Operates at speeds of 10km/h (6mph) or higher.

If you're turning the cylinder that sticks out, with markings on it, that's NOT the bit you need. Look through the front of the lens, and gauge from there where the back of the bulb you are wanting is, the cover will be over that bit. I can't take a pic for you just now, sorry!

They are quite brilliantly bright 🤣 But honestly, you don't need a garage for that job, not if you're remotely practically inclined!

These are the ones on ours!

That shouldn't be a complication, they were replacement led's on mine, W5W type, local shop had them.

Yep, doddle, done all on mine, side lights, headlights, and high beam, piece of cake.

Hi there! In theory, the correct operation would be to keep the rear screen playing while in motion, but turn off the front, a safety setting! The reverse of how yours has been set up. But - you say the head unit is Panasonic and the rear screen Alpine - so it would be probable one has has been changed at some point in it's life? Doesn't help solve it, but could explain why the problem exists 😯 Cheers, Nev

I'm not good enough to advise you which models, but that engine does get fitted to others across the Toyota range. So it might possibly be there are engines at a far more reasonable cost out there. Fingers crossed!

Yep, I still do that! But I swap from my van and Subaru Outback and that's my excuse!! 😄

Hello Mick! Jolly nice motor! Cheers, Nev

Try one of the interweb sites that give equivalent tyre / wheel combinations to your originals, but as @Rojie says, if you do it, let the insurers know, don't give them wriggle room in the event of a claim.

Electronic Toll Card, nope not in the UK! If you search for it you will find a few threads about it.

I'd suggest the JPNZ owners manual, very useful for finding out what many functions and buttons are! Often available on ebay. Can't help with that button, I don't have it. Also - what year is yours actually? Your question says 2014, but your tag says 2002-2008, it will make a big difference! Cheers, Nev

I've now been inquisitive enough to get out my copy of the JPNZ owners manual - I absolutely recommend one @Gotenks1 The function of said button is to turn on the automatic function of the four wheel drive. It would seem they operate in 2wd, unless the button is on, and if it detects wheel slip it brings in the 4wd. I've taken photos of the pages from the manual for you.

I am very much not looking at the same photo as you!!! And from his post, and his question, we could be forgiven for reckoning it's found on Mosy's 2013 Vellfire GGH25. Not a Hilux.

Hi John! IF yours is the same as mine, and that ECO word lighting up is on the bottom right of the rev counter, it's just an indicator to say you're driving economically, according to my manual. Cheers, Nev

Hello there newbie! I would second the recommendation for the "JPNZ" owners manual, I bought one before we got ours! Auto Jap Spares were where I got ours, via ebay. In the meanwhile, from that very manual, the description of that button is - "Wide View Front And Side Control", whatever that means as there is no further explanation. But my guess is it's related to the car having the 360 degree camera system, and the button perhaps alters the view shown on the screen. Cheers, Nev

Original or not, if you can read the words, you'll have a chance of working it out! We've not got a manual for our original head unit.

Hi there! Have you tried the Google translate function on your phone? We did on our original head unit, and it was VERY useful at enabling us to use its features! Cheers, Nev

Yep, or they could wriggle, they're like that! On both our cars it made no difference to the premium, bit its on record!