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Hello Mat, Welcome to the Forum. Is your friend's vehicle a Hybrid, or a camper conversion ? If a Hybrid you need to change the vehicle in your profile. If a non-Hybrid, I would be expecting the starter battery needs a very full charge, or even replacing. Starter batteries take a real 'beating' in the current climate, especially if the vehicle is not driven regularly. I am unsure what you mean by auxiliary battery. Techstream is the Toyota tool, but I am unsure whether it runs on a Mac. Ancel JP700 ? gets a mention too. Search the forum for (much) more info.

Is your tailgate powered ?

Get your dealer / seller to sort this (mis-registration) issue. Could be a minefield.

Hello Mel, Welcome to the Forum.

A few will, most won't.

Hello Phil, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello David, Welcome to the Forum. Have you checked the Servicing Section where members recommend mechanics ?

Hello Chris, Welcome to the Forum

If you bought from a conversion business, take it back and get them to fix it. Or, at least, call the convertor. You will have Consumer Rights to support you. If you bought privately, unfortunately, you will need to resolve the problem yourself. Although I cannot help you, you have come to the right forum. I feel sure help will be at hand asa the holiday period is over.

Hello Molly, Welcome to the Forum. Is this a problem on a vehicle you have just bought, or a new problem on a vehicle you have had for some time? Is your starter battery in tip-top condition ?

Hello Dean, I'm sure Picasso will answer this asap.

Hello Billy, Welcome to the Forum.

I believe mine is plastic, the rest of the 'wood' trim certainly is.

Wishing all Club Members a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2025. HAPPY ALPHARDING and CAMPARDING.

Thank you for this update.

Good approach. I have another vehicle on which the starting could be marginal; but the vehicle ran OK otherwise. Eventually, despite knowing the battery was (showing) fully charged I still had charging issues. I went to Kwik Fit for a (free) battery test; result was a low performing cell but only on cold cranking. I fitted new battery; result ? No issues.

Hello Jonathan, Welcome to the Forum

Hello, Welcome to the Forum.

I'm sorry. I mis-read your question. No front two-wheel drive vehicle will need a differential in the rear. They do mean a 4wd. I assume this is because the 4wd machines are sensitive to tread wear and grip on all four wheels. Uneven tyre sizes and wear can lead to the wheel speed sensors reporting issues when there are none.

Members should be aware that hybridrepairservice,co.uk/ has previously objected to less that favourable comments on this forum, and some comments were removed. As a consequence, any future negative reviews will also be removed as this forum is in the public domain. Notwithstanding that, there have been many favourable reports about the effectivity of services provided. However, it is true to say that true 'experts' in the maintenance/repair of hybrid vehicle battery systems are few and hard to find. Imho, the Exeter facility is well worth an enquiry, but he is very busy, at times, as Hybrid the version of the Alphard / Vellfire becomes ever more popular.

No. It does not have a LSD or need one. Although, one was available as an option on some models. What do you mean ? Spare tyre ? Your spare tyre under the boot floor ? Yes, of course, subject to its condition. A spare tyre mounted on the tailgate ? Yes, subject to how it is safely and securely mounted. Although I am not aware of any retail hardware to achieve this.

Hello Daron, Picasso, not Picassio, is an expert on these JPNZ manuals. Unfortunately, there are no decent Workshop Manuals available. I have heard that some are available in the Russian language, but since the invasion of Ukraine even those are unavailable due to sanctions on communication channels. Should you find one, please post a link on this Forum for the benefit of all Club members.

Hello Greg, Welcome from afar to the Forum. Check your 'mood' lighting is switched off. It is very easy to leave it on low, which will not be noticeable unless pitch dark. Get a smart charger and ensure you keep your battery fully charged at all times (especially when your winter months arrive). Some, mine, will indicate a faulty alternator too. Even a new battery will need toping up if your journeys are all short, so the purchase of a charger is an investment, not an expense.

Thanks to Rachael, I think Road Tax will soar for most road users. Perhaps she will be taxing cyclists next !

Hello Shaun, Welcome to the Forum. Don't you have a three way switch near the rear view mirror? I haven't checked mine though !