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Hello Ann, Ive uploaded some diagrams that might help. Power supply and fuses Starting Engine control and immobiliser. The link to the diagrams is https://photos.app.goo.gl/EGXrtTnHYSiiWWTh8 They need to be viewed on a big screen so that you can zoom into the detail. I will leave the images up for a couple of weeks Good luck David

2006 Toyota Alphard (imported 2021) Sale due to being too busy to use it with sporty kids! - 83,000km or 51,600miles - 2.4l hybrid with LPG conversion (serviced Oct 24) - Professional conversion, 1st owner since import - Milage accuracy certificate - Pop top roof with 160W solar panel - Swivel front seats - Varitrax rail for bed allowing for more room in the boot if required - Webasto heater - Tow bar - C rail with Kamper Air awning (used twice) inc - Side tent (used once) included - Car play stereo - chemical toilet (never used) - owned since November 2021 with 20,000 miles driven in UK - 4 WD - Reversing Camera - two induction hobs, one can run wild camping and slides outside for alfresco cooking - Booked in for full Toyota service this Friday - Will have a new MOT then too with any advisories taken care of - Prepared for sale with brand new leisure battery/main battery and a 1 year warrenty/12.000 miles on the hybrid battery - 4 new tyres fitted with less that 100miles on them Happy to provide conversion paperwork to genuine interest, the van was a top end conversion with no expense spared, sad to see it go Vehicle registered: 01/10/2021 £22,500

Well done for completing your mammoth project, now go and enjoy driving

Nice, well done and a great result.

Wooho, blooming fantastic!!

Day 20 3 hours I'd decided to order a new exhaust manifold as I'd damaged a bolt hole on mine. It arrived today and it was the wrong one. It seems the 2005 2.4 is a different manifold from my 2002 2.4. Mostly the same apart from a slightly different angle where it joins the exhaust and those two bolts are in a slightly different place. So I was forced to repair my own. I filled the hole with weld. Then drilled and tapped a new thread. Actually went quite smoothly. I then had to remove 3 cut off bolts from the heat shield. 2 removed and that will need to do🤣. Installed the manifold Filled with oil Filled with water. Installed battery. I'd planned on turning over with the fuel pump disconnected but I was too lazy to find the fuse. She started on 3 quick key turn. Hunted for about 5 seconds and then purred like a kitten. Let it get to temperature and fans kick in. Kept checking the water. Turned her off and checked all the levels half an hour later. Took her for a spin and she is driving like she hasn't been off the road. I'll add up the hours and my final thoughts in a couple of days🤣

Booked in with Ben hau at Harmony motors in birmingham on Monday for rear bushes to be done. He has quoted £350 for the job, which seems reasonable. Hopefully he uses decent quality bushes... Alphie is still pulling to the left, with a lot of rear knocking which sounds like the passenger rear door area. Noticed today that the rear driver tyre that i've had on for 8 months or less is seriously worn on the inner edge. I'm praying that this will be a miracle cure. Fingers crossed.

I determined answer to that question, when I noticed that front tyres don't slip upon hard acceleration from rest, when the "4WD Auto" button is depressed!

Hi all! Had my Vellfire for a few months now and love it… doing many miles loaded up with hockey equipment and it’s perfect for the job- however- The VX report spec shows it has a fuel capacity of 65 litres- I struggle to fill it with more than 40 litres. Doing so the fuel gauge doesn’t hit full but there’s no way of fitting another 25 litres in there. Am I missing anything or has anyone had similar challenges?

Hey all Collected my new ride today after months of trawling the web - delighted with it after a smooth drive back to Brighton from Birmingham. However, I've a couple of things I'd like to get checked by a mechanic so wondered if anyone could recommend a safe pair of hand in the Brighton / sussex area with a code reader. ESC lights flashing (drives spot on) Front Windscreen washer not working although fill of juice(rear works fine) Cruse control not working as far as I can tell. Its got what i suspect is a Chinese branded UK converted Android (NOT APPLE PLAY sadly) touch screen which is obvs linked to the car on many levels. This is probs a different topic but feel its missing some functionality or perhaps need an update. None biggies but would like to address As I'm a new boy apologies in advance my 'many many' silly questions in the next few days and weeks 😁 Thanks in advance for you wisdom Martyn

If you know the parts you need, Picasso will get you the part numbers. Please PM him. Just Google "camper conversions Barnstaple"

Thanks for the reply - that s the bit i was worried about - damaging the spoiler - pics of your MOD welcome GOZ

Hi Roger, thanks for replying, just need to replace as failed on MOT. Do you know Barnstaple name/contact details? Thanks again Tim

Hello Tim, If you are thinking of lowering your van; think twice. Or just replacing the oem parts ? There is a converter in/near Barnstaple. Try them, they may know a source.

Hello Ann, You can recommend a mechanic/garage in the Forum. Indeed, there is a section especially for that purpose ! Drill down the Forums tab, top left, to find it.

Good afternoon everyone. I've finally managed to get techstream up and running and managed to pull my first "health check" on my 2012 Alphard. Previously used a wireless OBDII device and carscanner app to check for error codes but nothing was found. As you can see I have a lovely wall of amber on my health check report, although it looks like only one is a current error the rest are historical. Is there anyone with a bit of experience able to take a look at this screenshot and give it to me in laymen's terms what's gone on/is currently going on. I have no warning lights at all anywhere on my dash, the only issue I've had with the car since owning it is the slight knock/vibration which is hard to pin point is it's felt in the steering column or something loose behind the instrument cluster. I've changed the electronic power steering bush which wasn't the cause of the issue, so wondering if this current DTC issue is related. Looking at the historical codes I'm thinking the car might have had some sort of collision and repair before being shipped off to auction, carvx report doesn't show any reported accident repair.

Mine just started. Have seen same result on You Tube. Will try it . Cannot see which fuse, it can be unless someone else can show me. Not on my owners manual. (JPNZ Manuals) Thanks

Hi all, I'm trying to source front axel shocks, springs and mounts for my above vehicle? Any suggestions? Thanks in advance Tim B

Thanks, all sorted thanks to great mobile auto mechanic & speedy delivery from auto Jap spares. This van is like me, an old lady who doesn't like the winter cold & wet. Fingers crossed we'll have a good summer. If any one in the Chester area needs a rec for the mechanic let me know ( not sure whether I can do this on this forum?

I've got a thule 973-24 I picked up for £40. I've modified it with some straps on the sides and across the top of the spoiler and it works beautifully. Really wish I could get a 4th bike adapter for it ... but its so old you can't get them anymore

Excellent. I have checked my messages from them and I paid £35 plus £12 postage

Thanks! I gave them a call and they’re looking into it.

I also have this number for them: Direct number: 07385 706 767

My mistake, they are on the isle of white. See details below Northstar Specialist Vehicle Conversions Ltd Telephone: 01983 530124 www.northstarconversions.co.uk

Hello David, wonder if you can help/point me in the right direction? I have a 2007 auto petrol and the starter motor has gone. the auto electrician who came out cannot find the starter fuse or a diagram that shows the a starter relay. do you have such a diagram? I don’t know what I am looking for…. The alternative he is suggesting is to bypass circuit for ignition but I would prefer not to do this. Thanks in advance! Ann