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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.

>The COLD level reads between 1 and 2 for min / max, and HOT is between 3 and 4 for min / max again. Wow - those are really tight limits and that is, indeed, a lot of expansion! I have done a 'cold' check already but the picture shoes the 'level' was above 4, so that would indicate that either the transmission is seriously over-filled, or the dip stick is picking up a lot of oil on it's journey into and out of the dip tube.

As far as i know (and I could well be wrong here) there isn't a VIN number as such, look for the frame number, the easy way is to find a sticker on the passenger side door frame. The number will be something like 'ANH10-1234567'. That is what is used on my V5 (well not that exact one but you know what I mean). This can also be found on the CarVX report as the Chassis number. It should be repeated in another location that is more difficult to get to, so that people can't remove or alter it. I think it might be under a panel in front of the drivers seat but I can't recall where I saw that. Ah here is a video -

Hi Katt, Unless the spark plug is giving issues* it doesn't need changing I would say. Long-term you will need to get it sorted, I would wait for a quiet time and spray a penetrating oil around the stuck plug and leave it for a day or so. Depending on which one it is you can try loosening it yourself or take it to a garage. Leaving it at the garage for a few days so they can work on it with no rush might be a good idea, as the right tools need to be used else you risk rounding the plugs nut. I have found a video on the internet that goes through the process ( The head gasket is a replaceable item but it is a lot of work (see ) which equates to a lot of money so don't be too frightened of that outcome. Some good prep and getting someone competent and patient should get the job done. I hope this helps. * get a JOBD compatible OBD reader and check for any existing codes - clear them and then see if they come back. if the engine light comes on you will be able to determine whether it's the ignition system or not and, if it is, whether that particular spark plug is the issue.

I would mention amayama.com as they are good for finding the part you need. The downside is the wait but once you know the part number you can look elsewhere.

>Did you know that the engine has to be running when checking the auto transmission fluid leve No, but I assumed it was a little more complicated so I was fishing for some help - thank you Neville So am I correct in assuming that: when cold the level should be no less than (1) and no greater than (3) when hot the level should be no less than (2) and no greater than (4) ----v---v------------------------------v---v-------------------------- | 1 2 3 4 handle --> ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ? And what is considered a good 'run' to get the transmission up to temperature? I am hoping that 10 to 20 mins of fairly 'on the level' driving would be enough, but I would be interested in hearing peoples opinions. Cheers all.

Cool - sounds as though you have found the source. So I would say it would be worth downloading / installing the latest iGO maps onto that card and see whether the maps load. there are various sites that appear if you do a web search. It _could_ be that it knows it's outside of the area of the maps it currently has, so fails to load the map of course. Good luck.

I thought I would check the levels of the two dipsticks today, both on a cold engine, and, while I am happy with the engine oil level the other one (gearbox I assume) is a bit more difficult to read. Engine dipstick - engine cold. Transmission dipstick - cold. There are 4 marks, two at the 'low' and two at the 'full' I take it for granted that I should have warmed up both (then leaving for at least 5 mins) before taking the reading but my question is more about what I should expect. Strangely I can't find any info in the manual for this dipstick. Thanking you in anticipation.

Sorry - meant to reply. I am running Linux and I didn't get a warning, sorry if this causes anyone issues.

Is there a slot behind the SD/RST button by any chance? Have you tried prising open the GPS/USB button, bottom-left - that also looks like it has a bit more clearance than the other buttons Aside from that I would pull out the dash and take a look at the back (and bottom, top and sides) to see if there is a slot there. There may well be USB ports there also for you to plug in leads or devices, such as a hard-drive or USB stick. Another option is to look in the 'Setup' menu and see if there is a 'Path to Maps' or similar as that may give you as clue as to where it is trying to look.