Engine won't turn over

[DrDave]

Hello playmates

I'm a new Alphard owner and it's been a joy...

But the last couple of days it's been sulky about starting after a brief stop

The engine simply won't turn over

But left alone for a while, it then decided it could start after all

Happened more than once

On one occasion, I got on the dashboard a red engine light with a black key symbol on it, which might be a clue

 

Any advice greatly appreciated

 

bw

 

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[Picasso]

Hello Dave get your battery checked and starter motor 

 

[DrDave]

Thanks Lee

[BigNev]

Hi there!

I don't know how the immobiliser reader works on your particular model, but on one car I've had the chip move within the key housing, not at all far, but far enough so the ring in the steering cowl wouldn't see it.

I suggest this as you say you've seen the immobiliser key symbol come up.

 

Also - is there much play in the ignition barrel?

Just a thought into the mix, if it's a bit loose, could the key be a tiny bit further out than it should be, which will mean the reader ring can't see it?

It's a very fine area that they read!

[DrDave]

That is useful detail Nev and as you say chimes with what I saw on the dash -- thanks very much

[DrDave]

Starter motor failed completely yesterday -- happily my new best friend Nick from the AA was able to diagnose, source a replacement and fit within the day -- I might have suspected earlier but the problem was very intermittent and the bus often started without trouble.

[BigNev]

Yay glad it's back up and running sweetly!!

And hopefully the brief problem hasn't damaged your enthusiasm for it!

Thr light on the dash was a total red herring!!

Cheers, Nev 

[Picasso]

Glad all sorted Dave 

[Tony X]

Hi Dave 
What was the problem with your Alphard?

I am having the same issue with it now. 
I jump start it and all alarms goes off. But my car wont start. 
My is a 2011 2.4 patrol 
What do you recon that I can do please?

Regards

 

[Rojie]

17 hours ago, Tony X said:

Hi Dave 
What was the problem with your Alphard?

I am having the same issue with it now. 
I jump start it and all alarms goes off. But my car wont start. 
My is a 2011 2.4 patrol 
What do you recon that I can do please?

Regards

 

 

Hello Tony,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

Please change your vehicle in your profile to the correct model.

Check your battery is fully charged and check the condition of the battery leads at both ends.

 

What happens with your dash lighting and warning lights ?

 

Doi you have an aftermarket alarm, as I thought these models don't have OEM alarms, immobiliser yes, alarm no.

I have a top of the range but no alarm.

 

Have you checked the main battery fuse ?

[Tony X]

Hello Rojie,
My correct model should be the 2011 Alfa Romeo 2.4L.
The battery seems charged—home recovery service confirmed it's fully charged (though I'm skeptical since the car has been idle for half a year). However, I can hear the alarm and activate hazard lights. I haven’t checked the fuses and don’t know their locations. How should I inspect them, and what precautions are needed? Thanks for your advice.Hi 

[Tony X]

5 hours ago, Rojie said:

 

Hello Tony,

 

Welcome to the Forum.

 

Please change your vehicle in your profile to the correct mode.

Check your battery is fully charged and check the condition of the battery leads at both ends.

 

What happens with your dash lighting and warning lights ?

 

Doi you have an aftermarket alarm, as I thought these models don't have OEM alarms, immobiliser yes, alarm no.

I have a top of the range but no alarm.

 

Have you checked the main battery fuse ?

Hello Rojie,
My correct model should be the 2011 Alfa Romeo 2.4L.
The battery seems charged—home recovery service confirmed it's fully charged (though I'm skeptical since the car has been idle for half a year). However, I can hear the alarm and activate hazard lights. I haven’t checked the fuses and don’t know their locations. How should I inspect them, and what precautions are needed? Thanks for your advice.

[DrDave]

Hi Tony

Mine was the starter motor failing

Bw

D

[Rojie]

10 hours ago, Tony X said:

Hello Rojie,
My correct model should be the 2011 Alfa Romeo 2.4L.
The battery seems charged—home recovery service confirmed it's fully charged (though I'm skeptical since the car has been idle for half a year). However, I can hear the alarm and activate hazard lights. I haven’t checked the fuses and don’t know their locations. How should I inspect them, and what precautions are needed? Thanks for your advice.

 

Sorry, but we don't provide advice on Alpha Romeos !

[Tony X]

It is a Toyota Alphard

[Rojie]

3 hours ago, Tony X said:

It is a Toyota Alphard

 

Hi Tony,

 

I was only teasing.

 

Can you please change your vehicle type in your profile.

 

Otherwise you will not receive any, or relevant, answers to any of your queries.

It is important the membership knows which vehicle you have.

[Picasso]

Hello Tony could you pm me your vin no. So I can check which Alphard you have to give you the correct help 

[Tony X]

On 9/6/2025 at 3:42 PM, Rojie said:

 

Hi Tony,

 

I was only teasing.

 

Can you please change your vehicle type in your profile.

 

Otherwise you will not receive any, or relevant, answers to any of your queries.

It is important the membership knows which vehicle you have.

Good Morning Lee 
I have chosen Alphard 2.4. I can not type in anything. 
Where do I need to change please?

 

[Tony X]

On 9/6/2025 at 5:47 PM, Picasso said:

Hello Tony could you pm me your vin no. So I can check which Alphard you have to give you the correct help 

Yes it is ANH29-8165091

[Picasso]

Its ok tony its now correct on your profile thank you 

[Rojie]

4 hours ago, Picasso said:

Its ok tony its now correct on your profile thank you 

 

Hi Lee, you didn't change it, but I have !

 

Do you need a PM on how to do it ?

 

Tony, you click on your 'rosette' Tony X and then edit profile.

[Picasso]

It’s ok Roger I know how to do it as I saw it was correct I left it