Anyone read Japanese?

[Edbear]

Bought an Estima last Monday for the hols as we couldn't fit everyone in the Pulsar, which regretfully is now for sale. (Anyone after a 1999 one-owner SLX in good nick?)

Van went very well and I'm impressed with it but there is one wee puzzle. As per the pics, there is an extra lever on the dash but the writing is Japanese so not sure what this lever is for. Anyone able to tell me?

[wbks]

I believe it is a turbo valve

[Edbear]

I believe it is a turbo valve

Hmmmm.... Like variable boost..?

[wbks]

Hmmmm.... Like variable boost..?Exactly. The boost generated usually just brakes traction at low speed, but at the time they developed this with the 420lb boost the traction control systems out weren't advanced enough to be practical, hence manual control for straights, something like the stormbringer that gives another 60hp when it gets over 180

[Edbear]

Exactly. The boost generated usually just brakes traction at low speed, but at the time they developed this with the 420lb boost the traction control systems out weren't advanced enough to be practical, hence manual control for straights, something like the stormbringer that gives another 60hp when it gets over 180

Ah, okay. Now I've just got to get over 180 and flick the lever...

[munster]

Does your model have rear aircon / heat?

From one we owned previously, I think it's to do with the amount of airflow it redirects to the rear unit.

[Motu]

I think that's for powered vent swing - the centre vents swing from side to side.I didn't know you were a Pacific Islander.....

[Edbear]

Does your model have rear aircon / heat?

From one we owned previously, I think it's to do with the amount of airflow it redirects to the rear unit.

Oh, so variable boost to the rear air-con, then... What happens then at 180..?

[gunrunner]

Take it up to 6250 rpm maybe its vboost .

Looking at it on the dash its would probably be something to do with heater .

[wbks]

Oh, so variable boost to the rear air-con, then... What happens then at 180..?You learn how well a van handles at 180 with locked wheels/fucked engine:buggerd:

[steve_t]

It says "Back seat priority heater"

[Edbear]

It says "Back seat priority heater"

Oh, so no variable boost then... I was planning on taking it up to 6,000rpm at 180k and flicking the lever but if it just means the rear passengers are going to get priority heat, I can't see the point... :oi-grr:

[wbks]

Oh, so no variable boost then... I was planning on taking it up to 6,000rpm at 180k and flicking the lever but if it just means the rear passengers are going to get priority heat, I can't see the point... :oi-grr:they wont be in the seat by then, it's actually a variable remote pneumatic actuator fitted to some pistons under the seat. For those awkward moments when someone dropped one and you just wish you could be alone

[Edbear]

I think that's for powered vent swing - the centre vents swing from side to side.I didn't know you were a Pacific Islander.....

If one considers NZ a Pacific Island... :whistle: I was a bit skeptical about them but it was a well looked after van and the right price at the time.

Have to say I am pleased with it, it cruises very comfortably with lots of room and holds its own on the hills.

There are so many of them on the roads, it seems every second van is an Estima! And most of them the same colour as mine! :lol:

[steve_t]

I have been known to be wrong occasionally :girlfight: Probably best you find out for yourself :2thumbsup

On another note, I've just watched the youtube vid that has wbks' avatar in it. I couldn't stop laughing!!

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[Edbear]

they wont be in the seat by then, it's actually a variable remote pneumatic actuator fitted to some pistons under the seat. For those awkward moments when someone dropped one and you just wish you could be alone

Hmmm... In the absence off a sunroof that could be an interesting way to exit...

[wbks]

hmmm... In the absence off a sunroof that could be an interesting way to exit...SAFETY Not GUARANTEED

[Brian d marge]

heater

yup I concur back seat priority heater

but I cant make out the Kanji , will ask wife she is better

Stephen

note
when I clicked on this thread there were 2 answers , I posted and there suddenly was a whole page ? of course with the answer,,,,,, server?

[FROSTY]

I thought it was rear fan speed. Um mate you could try it and see :whistle:

[Edbear]

I thought it was rear fan speed. Um mate you could try it and see :whistle:

LOL!!! Actually I did but being in the front seat at the time, it didn't seem to do much... :shutup:

The thread's been worth the post!

[paturoa]

There is a vent on each side, at floor level just behind the front doors. If you turn the heater on and move said lever, the air comes our of those vents too.

[Edbear]

There is a vent on each side, at floor level just behind the front doors. If you turn the heater on and move said lever, the air comes our of those vents too.

Ahah, the light gets brighter! :sunny:

[FJRider]

Ahah, the light gets brighter! :sunny:

Its a vent control ... not a light silly ... :innocent:

[Edbear]

Its a vent control ... not a light silly ... :innocent:

Hmmm... I see... or not if the light's too dim... <_<

I do like the thought of controlled venting... :yes: Far too much uncontrolled venting around these days! :confused:

[FJRider]

Hmmm... I see... or not if the light's too dim... <_<

I do like the thought of controlled venting... :yes: Far too much uncontrolled venting around these days! :confused:

Too true ... I would not do anything like that ...... :innocent: ...

[Edbear]

Too true ... I would not do anything like that ...... :innocent: ...

But if course! I would expect you to be far too much a gentleman to vent uncontrollably. :sunny:

Of course it does depend on what one has had for dinner, often...:shutup:

[FJRider]

But if course! I would expect you to be far too much a gentleman to vent uncontrollably. :sunny:

Of course it does depend on what one has had for dinner, often...:shutup:

Probably ... more to do with what one has with dinner .... :lol:

[martybabe]

Finally something I can speak about with authority and I've been pipped to the post. It was described to me as a granny priority heater :clap: warms up the old lady in the back first.

The literal translation is ' Please to warm up granny first and check motion why not sure thing':cold:


Sadly, my lovely Estima is up for sale http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Toyota/Estima/Lucida/auction-261955881.htm#qna Thank you Immigration NZ :moon:

[Edbear]

Finally something I can speak about with authority and I've been pipped to the post. It was described to me as a granny priority heater :clap: warms up the old lady in the back first.

The literal translation is ' Please to warm up granny first and check motion why not sure thing':cold:


Sadly, my lovely Estima is up for sale http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Cars/Toyota/Estima/Lucida/auction-261955881.htm#qna Thank you Immigration NZ :moon:

:lol::lol::lol: I try to warm up Granny, (my wife), every day, didn't think to try that way... Although she did comment on how warm the passenger seat was tonight on the way home... :rolleyes:

Your van's in nice nick! Sorry you may have to leave. Keep hammering away at immigration, you never know, someone may come along and be somewhat competent...