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Looks like a remote starter. I believe it is illegal to start a vehicle remotely in the UK if vehicle is on a public road.

Hello Kat, Welcome to the Forum.

It is B grade, but so what. I agree with Lee, worth a try.

I cannot comment on whether this will work. It looks nothing like the OEM unit, which has the Toyota trade mark moulded in. I doubt any, other than a genuine Toyota unit will work straight from the box. Maybe the Toyota one will need specialist programming, I don't know.

Pushing the black button does nothing ! You either need a remote as highlighted by Lee, or maybe some other issue is present. My guess ? You need the remote.

This is the immobiliser key, and should open the side doors after you have unlocked the van. I don't have a part number for the remote, or know where to get one programmed / matched to the van. Maybe an auto-electrician can do it, maybe not. Maybe a Toyota dealer, but that won't be cheap. Make sure you have a spare immobiliser key. Without one you cannot start the van, even with the remote.

Yes, I have three sets of keys. Each set is a triangular immobiliser key, and the rectangular Smart key fob.

Hello Gina, Do you have the motor ? Do you plan to get one from Northstar ? Otherwise, there is the campervan company on the Totnes Road. I requested help on one occasion and they were not able (or willing) to help. There is also a camper van company near Ashburton and another near Barnstaple. Getting the correct motor could be quite a challenge. At a guess, your MOT garage, near the college (if I remember correctly), should be able to fit the correct motor. Good Luck

No. It does not operate the side doors. The smart fob I have, for the same year as your model, is rectangular. Has three buttons, lock and unlock, and tailgate. On the back it has SMART DOOR LOCK. Capitals as per on the fob. But it is much smarter than that. The van can sense it when near and unlock the vehicle as you approach (including the side doors). If you walk away from the van with the fob in your pocket, the van will lock. I also think you cannot lock the unit in the van. It probably does a lot more, but those are the only features I am aware of. The immobiliser key should open close the sliding doors, if the dash switch is enabled. My immobiliser key has four buttons, Lock, unlock, and each power door. Good Luck.

Hello Brandon, Welcome to the Forum. Which door ? Do you have smart locking ? If so, the button is a sensor not a push button.

Hello Steven, Although this is a slightly controversial topic many of us normally run on E10. Which fuel to use has been a popular topic previously. Lots of reading for you to do if in doubt as to which fuel to use. Search for E5 / E10 or similar.

Hello Kerry, Welcome to the Forum.

Mood lighting is difficult to detect when left on low, especially during the day. Any additional driving lights ? Most items are wired through the ignition, or should be, so check any after-market gizmos. Also there is a good chance your battery was in poor condition, or charge, when you bought the van. Get the battery tested at Halfords or Kwik Fit, under load. Check your battery lead connections at both end of both leads. Keep your battery fully charged at all times, especially in the winter months. A smart charger is recommended.

Hello Matthew, May I respectfully request you to update your location. UK is not helpful when seeking assistance from nearby Alphie owners.

Please provide details of Jeremy in the Servicing Section of this Forum. It is OK to post his business address and business phone number in that section.

You need to check the battery terminals for oxidation and tightness, at both ends of both leads.

Hello Denni, Welcome to the Forum. Regarding changing the head-unit. Caution is needed. This task is not as easy as it might be, It is a very popular topic within this forum, so you can search from your home page. Lots of reading for you to do before any decision making.

Hello David, Welcome to the Forum.

I have an earlier model. There is a fuse box behind the glove box (which is not difficult to remove) but it is extremely difficult to get at. You may need to be on your back, with a torch and a mirror too.

You make an extremely good point, which I overlooked, about the reduction in headroom. This often gets overlooked. I have 'played' with changes to seat arrangements; just scoping out possibilities. Hence my reference to rain, no point in getting the seat soaked, not much fun sitting a a wet seat ! Just a thought, do you have an 8 seater ? With the middle seats that reverse ? It could be worth checking whether the smaller middle seat fits on the front seat chassis !

Hello Andy, Welcome to the Forum. Are you suggesting your "managed to override and get engine running" allowed you to drive the vehicle ?

I have no experience with power stations. Are you thinking a side conversion or a rear conversion ? Side conversions tend to have narrow beds (if two are sleeping). Our rear conversion offers a full width, full length bed, very comfortable until you have 23kg pooch sleeping with you. ! He was not happy in the mini-tent, and nor was I ! So, what is my best advice for you ? Where is your greyhound going to sleep ? A hammock across the front seats ? That seems to be your real challenge ! You could get an Alphie with a tow bar (not easy) and that would offer many other possibilities. My own view is an EHU is essential, not expensive but opens up all kinds of options; just make sure you have somewhere to 25 metres of cable.! Some say less will do, but beware Cornish sites. Good Luck Happy Camparding.

They should be. The Alphies are wonderful vehicles.

Great, and simple, idea. Driving with a rear facing front seat, in the UK, would be illegal (as well as dangerous). I assert this as I am almost certain the front seatbelt will not be available or fully operative, and nor would the dash airbag. I guess OZ does not get the rain Bilghty does.

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