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Check your rear fog lights. Many dealers replace the rear reflectors with rear fog lights. Unfortunately, most units that get fitted do not include retroreflectors. So ? You just (should) fail for a different reason. Chris.ac found some that do have reflectors, which he imported directly from japan. They're great, and also very expensive ! There is a very long thread on here regarding various members solving this issue.

Interesting about your registration document. I never received mine either, and was charged £25 to 'replace' it ! Apparently, when you don't receive it immediately they will replace it for free. If you don't, they won't. Being patient, due to Covid, didn't work. I did mention that the DVLA had disclaimers everywhere regarding their delays, due to Covid ! Not interested. I was met with a polite 'pay up or shut up ! So, if you don't receive your registration, within days, chase it .

Hello Liz, Welcome to the Forum. Ben Hau, Birmingham, will upgrade your current unit. Search on here for him. Whomever you use, ensure you get confirmation you won't lose cameras and steering wheel functions (if they matter to you) before you have the work done. Not all implementations retain these useful features. Lots to read on here. search for Head Unit or Radio replacement. Good luck

There is a VERY long thread on here on the subject of rear fog lights. Indeed, I believe it is the longest thread on here ! Not an uncommon issue, and there are several ways to overcome it. You will probably find, when you get to grips with it that the wiring is already there ! See Chris.ac threads, as he has done loads of work on this, including purchasing 'in bumper' versions with various functionality. Good Luck.

And the switch, and the wiring, and the instructions.

As AlphaMZ says, you can use Google Translate to help you. However, it will be much more useful when you get to play with your head unit. You should insist on a copy of the auction sheet. Small point, your auction sheet will record covered distance in kilometres. You do not have to, as far as I am aware, but you can change it to mph; there is a chip conversion that will achieve that. Also, on the internet you will find info on how to 'decode' the auction sheet into meaningful information once Google has translated it.

Yes, Chris, but DVLA are also after all those drivers who (deliberately) fit plates that cannot be read by speed cameras !

Hi Curious, You need an MOT before you can register the car. Getting insurance for a car with no registration number will prove difficult ! There is a thread on here somewhere from someone facing a similar challenge. I cannot remember whether they managed to find insurance or had to use a towing / trailer solution. I doubt the MOT station can be anywhere in the UK. I imagine explaining that to the Police will be tricky ! And driving around in a van without any registration plates is likely to attract their attention ! Good Luck.

DVLAA have some info on this in the section of guidance for MOT Inspectors.

Hi Ross, Welcome to the Forum. South Devon, Torbay.

Hi Charlotte, Welcome to the Forum. When does it come on ? Is it on before you start the engine? Is it on immediately after you start the engine ? When does the light do off ? What engine do you have 3.0L (V6) or 2.4L ? How long have you had the van ? How many miles/km has it covered ?

All sold, I am told !

Hello Suzie, Welcome the the Forum. Silly point, but you need to be in reverse gear for it to operate. Are you?

Thanks Chris, this great. Amayama have the steering stalk switch. My only concern, similar that of Chris is; is the control box present and the actuator. 88002 on the EPC. If that is all present my guess is that just the switch needs to be fitted. I'd take a good luck at the EPC drawings if I were you. If you do go ahead I can confirm the cruise functions performs very well.

May I recommend you buy a Owners Manual (in English, published by JPNZ) from eBay. There are VERY useful. Since, I assume, you don't have one I'll try and help you. Check your dock lock fuses. It is fuse 3 in the small fuse box in the engine bay. 30A. There is another door fuse, fuse 11, in the fuse box behind the glove box on the passenger side. 30A. Not easy to access ! But the glove box comes out easily. The immobiliser bit, I don't understand. Do you have all other electrics ? Do you have the remote, keyless, system ?

Hello Billy, Welcome to the Forum.

Take it, if you can, to Snows. Or maybe get them to visit the van. My guess is, they will repair it for you if there is no serious structural damage in the suspension area. Silly question. Is it driveable ?

I'll try and find some time for this. Chris normally asserts that the wiring in the Alphies is already in place. I have a late Gen 1 with cruise fitted as standard. So, if Chris is correct, cruise should be retrofitable. I'll do more reading on this.

Good to know. Thanks.

Hi tony, Welcome to the Forum. Hopefully you will get lots of helpful suggestions on your issue.

Sorry Starider, Perhaps it was Cuttothechase on You tube. Ldrego on this Forum. If not him, I need to do the hard work myself and remind myself who it was ! Sorry to Starider and Chris.

Hello Phil, Firstly, let me say, we are all sorry to see your predicament; and we hope you wife suffered no injuries other than shock. Hopefully you have Comprehensive Insurance, even if the perpetrator is found. I agree with Picasso, try to resist all attempts by any insurance company to write Alphie off. My priority would be to find a friendly competent mechanic to assess the damage and repairability. First call is your closest Alphard Dealer. Then you can plan your actions. A similar event occurred with my wife, albeit not in our Alphie. We resisted the 'write off' vigorously, and received a payment, less £100, to keep the car and have it repaired at our expense. Admittedly, it was only a smashed in door. We had the door panel pulled out. Cost was zero ! Everything works as it should. Not pretty anymore but wholly functional and safe. We have been driving her even since, and she waltzes through the MOT each year. So, what ? Try not be too disheartened. You have more options than are immediately apparent. There was a downside though, and I mention this for full disclosure. The car is now classed as a Category, I know not which; but my insurance company is happy to insurance (at almost zero value) and the car is fully legal. Looking at the photo again, I see quite a lot of superficial damage; but get those wings off and hopefully you will get a surprise full of relief. We drive it every day. So ? BEFORE the car is written off, just be sure you ask the right questions and get the lowest category you can. Very best wishes for you, your wife, and your Alphie.

Hi Starider, I believe Chris.ac has done this but he has a Gen 2.

hi kevin, Welcome to the Forum. May I respectfully suggest you either add a photo, or give wheel and tyre sizes. There were more than one type of wheel tyre combination fitted to Alphards. Good luck with the sale.

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