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Hello Tala, Welcome to the Forum.

As winter approaches, all (non-hybrid) Alphie owners need to ensure their starter batteries are in tip top condition and remain fully charged. Jump leads are cheap enough; I always carry mine just in case.

Hello James, Welcome to the Forum. Just a word of caution, on the Gen 1 models the rear door does not open beyond 90 degrees. In fact, slightly less than 890 degrees. Probably wouldn't be an issue but. Also, some Alphies have an electric tailgate, which, I humbly assume, would be of interest to you. Do you have a photo of the lift ?

Unfortunately, you may find your local Toyota dealer will not help. They often will not assist with grey imports.

Have you tried disconnecting the leisure battery, and/or the solar feed ?

Hello Eric, Welcome to the Forum.

I think it is 4D66 (not 4D67) but check before purchasing. New ones are not expensive (on ebay) but programming can be. I am sure you will receive other, more informative, replies.

Driving lights are additional front lights that (normally) are always on with the ignition. Nothing to do with roof liner (which is probably your mood lighting). If it is a parking aid, as opposed to cameras, I have no idea how it operates.

I have an earlier model; so I am just guessing. Do you have driving lights fitted ? Not an unusual accessory. The P switch could be a parking aid ! Power doors disables/enables the rear doors, to prevent 'little fingers' at play.

Most of the roof can be cleaned if you open the moonroof and work from inside the van.

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.

I carry jump leads, they are not expensive.

Interesting that you have a smart split relay set-up. Why ? If you have certain types of voltage sensitive units they are designed to allow your leisure battery to pass charge to your starter battery. Good idea ? Sometimes ! If your starter battery fails, as yours did, your leisure battery will try to assist it, as you suspect. The problem is that leisure batteries are not designed to start vehicles, most have low CCA specifications. Furthermore, the cabling from the leisure battery will not be designed to take starting current. The voltage drop will, most likely, be excessive thereby not providing enough voltage or current to be able to crank the engine. If your leisure battery is at the back of your vehicle, as mine is, the drop will be even more. I have a CTEK MX5, and can recommend them. You can even get leads to 'permanently fit to your battery which lowers the risk of accidents when connecting / disconnecting. Your alternator should output close to 14v. I use a cheap voltmeter in the cigarette socket to monitor voltages when on the move; effectively checks the alternator output and the battery becoming fully charged. I move it to the rear leisure battery sockets when parked up. Glad you sorted it. If you do not use the vehicle much in winter, you must keep that starter battery fully charged.

Ben keeps a low profile, is probably very busy, and usually very difficult to contact. Importantly, he is virtually totally inactive on this forum; but he is a member.

Hello Terry, Welcome to the Forum.