Toyota Alphard won't start

[Andy M]

When I put key in P light is flashing and engine won't stsrt

[Rojie]

2 hours ago, Andy M said:

When I put key in P light is flashing and engine won't stsrt

 

Hello Andrew,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

Is your battery in good condition and fuly charged ?

Is the starter trying to turn the engine.

 

More detail would probably help us help you.

 

[Andy M]

Hi the battery light is red so looks like flat battery. Will plugging in electric cable charge the battery at all. Do you know why the battery would go flat used it last week and was fine. regards Andy

 

 

[Rojie]

43 minutes ago, Andy M said:

Hi the battery light is red so looks like flat battery. Will plugging in electric cable charge the battery at all. Do you know why the battery would go flat used it last week and was fine. regards Andy

 

 

Hi Andy,

 

What electric cable ?

 

You need to charge your battery with a suitable battery charger.

Do you have a camper conversion ?

Plugging into an EHU will not charge your main battery unless you have a battery charger wired in to your EHU sockets.

A leisure battery will not, normally, charge your main battery. 

Leisure batteries often use different battery technology.

 

Will the van jump start with Jump Leads (NOT a push start).

[Andy M]

Yes it is a camper conversion. Will try jump leads today. Thanks for the help

[Rojie]

1 hour ago, Andy M said:

Yes it is a camper conversion. Will try jump leads today. Thanks for the help

 

Be VERY CAREFUL when attaching / detaching to leads to your cars and batteries.

Observe correct polarity. Connect with both car OFF,

Start the jump car, not yours; then turn on yours and try to start.

 

Hopefully, your van will start.

 

Remove the jump leads VERY carefully as they are still live.

 

Then either go for a run, or let the van tick over for at least 30 minutes, 45 minutes is even better.

Go to Halfords or Kwik Fit and get your battery tested (you don't have to buy from either, or Tanya Batteries for mail order).

[Andy M]

Thanks again for the advice. Started fine with jump leads. Went for a good drive afterwards. Will get battery checked out