Rojie

Underseal is often a black coating that sets. If you are sure the o/s door is electrically operated than you are obviously facing a repair cost. The doors are heavy, opening and closing them can be a challenge on sloping ground. There is a lot of comment on this Forum regarding the sliding doors, binding, non-functional etc. Lots of reading for you to do ! Do make sure yours is an electrically operated one. How ? If it is there will be an open close button on the dash. If no switch then no assist is available. Do your homework as these problems can be costly. I believe the Alphard Club recently posted a video that may prove helpful too. What else ? Check the MOT history on the DVLA website which can, sometimes, give an indication of the care, or otherwise, the vehicle has experienced. Finally, with most private purchases, what you see is what you get; recovering repair costs is usually very difficult. Good Luck.

Hello Razvan, Welcome to the Forum. Are you buying privately, or from a business ? A key question. From a business you will be protected by Consumer Legislation and should have a warranty; privately, you will not. Your question 1 is confusing. If the door opens and closes automatically, why close it manually ? Did you mean the door should close automatically but doesn't ? If buying from a business get them to repair it . qed. If privately, it may be a cable or motor repair, or both. Important, are you sure the offside is/was automatic; not all Alphards have the motorised offside sliding door option (but if it opens electrically you must have). My guess ? The opening cable is OK, the closing cable isn't. Does the door soft close properly ? The photo 2 is not clear enough for me to answer; and I have the alternate engine; but it is open to all the elements. Is the vehicle undersealed; I would be far more concerned about that if it isn't

Hello Jim, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Vicki, Welcome to the Forum. Unfortunately, this one of the more common issues with the Marque. Consequently, it has received a lot of coverage in this forum. Use the search box, top rhs of your home page, try side door (repair) or similar. Picasso will be able to get the part number for you, just send him you registration or VIN by private message.

I think your premium is very reasonable, mine is a little more.

Hello Jacqui, I arranged mine through Scenic; part of LV I believe. I had the misfortune to have my front screen cracked by a truck hauling road gravel at the major A303 roadworks. Scenic were very good indeed, no quibble, they arranged everything with Autoglass. A three week delay due to ordering the screen. Fitted at my home in no time. They do require a Gas Safety Certificate (not a legal requirement for a camper conversion; but is for Caravan or Motorhome) if you carry gas bottles. Cost ? £60, and worth every penny for the reassurance that the Gas Fitter certainly knew what he was doing ! Good Luck.

Thanks Lee, Confession time ! I have a rear conversion so the tailgate curtains are always closed (even when driving) just to thwart the peekers ! I doubt I have ever turned on the rear screen heater ! But, I will this coming winter.

Hello Paul, Thank you for the tips. It is not just the "prices of things"; I am very much the "if it isn't broken, leave it alone" type. It is only when I think about these things I realise what toys I have ! I have electrically adjustable mirrors with fold (which I don't use), turn signal repeaters in both wing mirrors; lane assist sensors and a puddle lights, so there will be plenty of wiring in those pods ! Many years ago I learned to kerb my inquisitiveness, I played with the gearbox on my only car; disaster ensued. What a silly boy I was. What did I learn ? It is normally easier to dismantle than re assemble. One of my life's costly and harsh lessons during my youthful years.

I am not aware of any official planned event(s); and I think I would be.

I have power seats and heated seats (very comfy) FL MZ G Edition, but I don't believe I have the heated mirrors. I am not aware of any switching for the heated mirrors, but maybe that function is automatic; I don't have the Cold Climate option either. The mirrors do seem to be self cleaning which would suggest the hydrophobic coating. I feel sure this is covered in the JPNZ Owners Manual. I need to read it again. To be honest, my van seems to have virtually all the OEM bells and whistled and, I confess, I don't play with any of them. I also was lucky to get quite a few non-OEM toys; particularly useful is a extra centre console between the front seats; all in matching 'wood' trim. It is extremely useful for DVDs and CDs, yes I am that old, but does prevent easy access to the rear conversion from the front seats without leaving the van which would be rather useful in the rain. Most new owners discover many features that they were unaware they had ! What fun.

Hello David, Welcome to the Forum. So sorry to learn of your plight. After only eight weeks of ownership, and buying from a garage, you will have Consumer Rights. What warranty do you have ? Even the shortest warranty should be 90 days; more than 8 weeks. I would be speaking with Trading Standard, Citizens Advice, and maybe a Solicitor, before speaking with the Garage again. They may take responsibility, they may not; you will need to give them an opportunity to rectify the issue before taking further action. Sending you a re-conditioned torque convertor is, imho, pathetic. Was the warranty parts only ? Please send me a Personal Message and let me know the 'garage' you bought from. At this stage, better not to name (and shame) them in this public forum.

Hello Craig, Welcome to the Forum and Alphard ownership. You can post your enquires anywhere in the Forum, except in this Introduction section; as an Intro, this is fine. Wherever you post, your thread will appear in everyone's inbox. Happy Camparding.

Hello jon, Welcome to the Forum

You can always cancel, but I wouldn't, and there will be a cancellation charge. I would consider downgrading the insurance on the vehicle you are not using, or have your wife / girlfriend insure one while you insure the other. Two drivers on each policy. You will need to co-ordinate your road tax very carefully.

Very good for a four speed.

But I spend all my time editing and rewriting my 'To Do' lists !

Hello David, Welcome to the Forum.

Lee does provide an absolutely excellent 'service' for The Club. We all recognise his efforts. Thanks to Lee, yet again.

Where did you get the part number from ? Toyota/Alphard/epc.com is a good place, or there is a part finder in the Forum. Ordering from Toyota Direct you will need the correct part number first; they won't find a JDM part number for you ! Some members are very lucky, as I am, as their local official Toyota Dealer will find the part number for you and order it. Slightly more costly than from Toyota Direct, but far less risky.

Seems OK now. Thank you. Just makes it much easier for members to know how to help you.

Hello Trevor, Welcome to the Forum.

Please add your vehicle type to your profile.

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I doubt it is a camera, or Lane Assist, which I have on an earlier model; does not use a screen camera, unlikely to be distance radar, as that is usually at the front bumper / valance. Could be a rain sensor / autowipe. My earlier model has neither ! Could be a light sensor perhaps for auto headlight dipping. Let us all know when you figure it out.

Picasso is in Coventry.