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Hmm i would suspect the alternator doesn't work (which could just be a fuse, but considering the age could be a range of things from a bad earth connection, loose belt, worn out commutators or something else entirely) and the seller knew that and replaced it just to sell it. If you can get an auto-electrician to come out for a diagnosis that would be an excellent first step. A zero / one star review would be the very first step 🙂

The passenger side fuses are worse than the the drivers side. Taking the glove box out may help but I usually end up either upside down with my head where the passengers feet would be or with a flexible mirror. Whichever way you get access to them a pair of Bent Nose Pliers will help. Something like this - mine aren't 90 degrees but about 45.

Hi - welcome to the forum. I have no experience with the welcab or hoist but I was wondering whether a ramp might be suitable? - it might be a more flexible option, especially if the wheelchair is powered. Otherwise it looks like a great example. I would suggest: check oil and gearbox levels check water levels check for any leaks underneath (put a clean cloth under and leave it for a bit) you can get a CarVX check done to confirm export mileage (though it will be in kilometers) and condition at the time of export look up MoT history to see what has been identified, and hopefully fixed, over the years On the whole the 2.4ls are robust minivans.

I guess the first question is does the entire door need replacing as most parts are available: (courtesy of amayama.com)

Mine seems to be in permanent zoomed in mode so not really handy for getting an idea of where things are, so I could well be looking at this soon. I would start by taking the boot lid liner off and looking at the connections, which I am assuming there are - it could be a single fixed lead that goes all the way to the head unit. Take a picture of the connector for reference and then dismount the camera and take a picture of that also. If it's the original part then amayama.com would help in finding the correct part number for an original replacement, or if it isn't original you should now have what you need to find a matching or suitable alternative.

As the description only says "Imported 2024, 8 seats, petrol/hybrid, good condition, starts and drives brilliant Vehicle registered: 01/03/2024" there isn't much to go on. It does look like a 2005 model but it has been imported in 2024? that strikes me as a little strange as my 2005 was imported in 2018 so I would have expected this to be the same. That could be because it has been sitting in someones garage doing nothing for 10 years or maybe it was first exported to another country and then imported here? Either way the CarVX would give some useful info such as when it was auctioned etc. Mine is not a hybrid so I am also not sure whether the tail gate light arrangement and the central console are typical hybrid features or not. Check that the fog lights work (looks to have been fitted as original) and I see the cruise control is fitted so it looks like it has got quite a few of the extras fitted. On the face of it the price is reasonable - though it's still a 20 year old vehicle of course. You may want to see about changing the heads unit (or learn Japanese) but that's it's own minefield if you want to keep all the functionality - for instance I see the button on the steering-wheel for the front cameras has been replaced with one for 360 degree view - at least that is what it looks like, and it seems that getting all the functionality is difficult. I would wait for someone to comment on the low mileage / hybrid side of things as I can't help there I'm afraid.

This will provide you with all the answers:

Having disconnected and reconnected my battery on several occasions it's only the windows that need attention. I sit in the drivers seat and lower the drivers window first, pause for 5 seconds and then raise it again. Then repeat for each of the other windows. By all means check other components; sunroof, head unit etc. but I would be surprised that changing the battery would have affected them.

Assuming that the head unit itself is behaving itself I would say it's safe to assume it's the camera, you could try unplugging it from the head unit and plugging it back in to see if that makes a difference, but to start planning to replace it. Check Amayama.com to get the correct part number and description and see whether you can get the same part elsewhere. For mine it's a 'CAMERA ASSY, TELEVISION (8679058011)' and would cost 400 Ukp, but looking on ebay I can get a used part for under 100 Ukp. I would recommend taking a look at the current camera (i.e. take the lining of the boot lid off and check the connections there) - it's always possible that something has moved and you can take the opportunity to check the connectors are what you expect.

It looks to be like one of these: https://www.tyreconsumables.co.uk/shop/tyres/valves-and-hardware/tubeless-tyre-valves/flush-fit-bolt-in-tyre-valves/ I assume you have had a look around for the adaptor - though it might be more straightforward to find the item on aliexpress and buy a fresh set just for the adaptor.

Same here - that looks to be the same one I have tried to fit (several times), but I don't think I have the right connections as it doesn't want to work 😞 My mirrors will go in and out on the press of the button, but not on engine / ACC power on.

Same here, it was a temporary issue.

Looking at Amayama for mine a fuel tank would be around 500Ukp delivered. https://www.amayama.com/en/part/toyota/7700128481 Though yours may be different - it is a 2010 model or a 2002-2008?

Yep, I got that earlier this evening but didn't get the chance to post about it. I suspect that it's determining that we aren't in Japan and are blocking us. It's possible that enough people contacting them might get them to reconsider the lost trade.

I have received a reply from Toyota about the MyToyota app: -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Thank you for your email. You will only be able to add UK Toyota vehicles to the UK My Toyota account, you will unfortunately be unable to add a imported Japanese vehicle. I am sorry for any disappointment this may cause you. Thank you for contacting Toyota GB. Kind regards

I have found an umbrella-like cover for the windscreen and magnetic covers for the front side windows - all internal. We haven't tried them yet so can't recommend them properly but something of that ilk might be an option. I think I found them on Aliexpress, but it could have been other apps / sites.

Its a very useful website, especially for finding the part numbers. They can be quite reasonable with the prices, though delivery takes a while.

I have installed the app and tried my license plate (which isn't recognised) and frame number and neither work. There is also an option for a QR code that is supposed to appear on the multimedia screen. Given the above I am going to assume that this is not going to work for imported vehicles, or ones that are manufactured before a certain date. I don't know if putting in the original Japanese license plate would make a difference, and I can't find out what that was in any case so I am going to give up and uninstall the app.

Thank you for the idea Roger - i will take a look around and see what comes up.

When I plugged my replacement it it just worked so I would imagine yours will be the same.

I have found myself looking at something like this for all the extra items that inevitably get fitted: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/395510253327?_skw=car+fuse+board&itmmeta=01JSXGW4WPS0841CQF90W3XK10&hash=item5c163f870f:g:AB8AAOSwBxdmhRnt&itmprp=enc%3AAQAKAAAA8FkggFvd1GGDu0w3yXCmi1eSPWLISn8wP5sLVNG4koy9owKDTfpzzayxd0IAY0LGUPXyQzAc2yLWwwHnAgo9TpnpGg8lZu9KsgqreIHh2GvtLlbJdddfotRCg4FnRudvmuWCGudt1FyEH%2FYYddOOQAtxxJDS1SKxrE%2FW%2FA7xyErWtvaHmEki8L3fAsVagxzNcM03XUrMQPC0RDjw%2FBSCWkiGpNH3mRbEF0szA77js6D8KruKmXXMHQgiwGAiLp9KzB1vD6T5jcUH%2Fj1wXB1Lo5PQQkmzW%2BfEQ2qx4O91fxgwQdEvEn%2BaGJ4z409UmY8dRA%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBMxM7wsM9l It would have to go in the cabin somewhere to keep it out of the heat and wet (currently thinking attached to the back of the glovebox). Earth / Neutral is easy enough, though I would have to still find a suitable power feed - probably 18 as I don't have those fitted as far as I know. Identifying which one has blown is handy and hopefully someone does low profile mini blade fuses with the LED indicators which can go in the existing slots.

Hi everyone, My wife and I intend to use ours for some occasional sleep-overs for one, two or possibly three nights at a time. As we will have her stock of sweets in the rearmost section (search for 'steampunksweetmeats' if you are interested) we are going to have to use the front seats as bed bases (with airbed(s) and duvet(s) on top). Theoretically not too much of an issue but as the seats aren't really level I was wondering whether anyone has come across any sort of 'filler' cushion that could be, preferably, inflated to fill in the gaps at the back of the front and middle seats. I have found this but I am thinking it might be too deep at 20cm. Here are the seats in their lowered position. I have come across a large pillow to fill in the gap behind the console but we may try and put a portable fridge there, running from the leisure battery it came with. We also got 4 foam mattresses with the Alphard so I might play with those to see if they help at all. Anyway - any ideas or experiences would be handy. Cheers. Paul

Ok, so the first picture (Cold) was taken when the engine had been running for a minute or so, but the vehicle had not been moved - neither had the gear stick I now realise. It looks to be a little low though. The second (Hot) was after I had driven around a bit (local dump, Screwfix, Tesco and back home, an hour all told) so it should have been nice and warm. Unfortunately it was really hard to make out an actual level as there was oil spread out along the whole section. This is the best of a bunch of pictures. So I'm not sure whether I need to do anything really - the car drives Ok, I could try topping it up, though how much would be the question. Or I could see about draining and refilling the transmission, which sounds like a pain. Maybe a second go is called for.

Ok, that makes sense and is a bit of a relief. Hopefully a running test will clarify.

>On the first cold reading you did, was the engine running? No, it had been cold for sometime - I think I used it the day before. I did the engine dip stick and then the transmission. hence my surprise at the level. If I get a chance tomorrow I will do another dip test and then take it for a drive and see what the reading is after that.