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Hello Michael, Welcome to the Forum. No, could be anything. Many Japanese owners add all sorts of gizmos (which are normally removed before export). Do you have driving lights fitted at the front ? I hope it isn't your rear fog light warning switch, as I doubt it complies with the MOT requirements.

Hi David. I suggest you call NorthStar Conversions and ask them who they use. Those charges are excessive, but if you go to a main dealer that is probably about what they normally charge.

What brand pads did you fit ?

Hi Chris, If you bought the van from New Acre recently you should ask them to replace the MAF for you (at their cost).

I expect Picasso will be able to help you with this.

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 90 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.

Yes stickers. The AFS button will be marked AFS, you do not need a mechanic for that. My Alphard certainly has manual adjustment, and I have AFS. AFS automatically adjusts beam direction when turning.

Hi Tony, I was only teasing. Can you please change your vehicle type in your profile. Otherwise you will not receive any, or relevant, answers to any of your queries. It is important the membership knows which vehicle you have.

I assume in Switzerland older vehicles need an annual test, at least for emissions. If you already have the vehicle you could try to purchase some beam correctors and have the test station try and achieve the corrected beam. Also they could try the manual adjustments to assess whether they could achieve correct alignment. To do this you really need the mirror set-up they have in garages. Trying to do it yourself with a white wall is not that easy. Does your model have an AFS button in the dash ?

Hello Ben, The clicking indicates, to me, that your battery needs charging. What happens with all the dash lights when trying to start. It is essential on these vehicles to maintain a full charge; vital in winter I would disconnect the inverter, and the leisure battery, and try again after a full charge. I would remove the leisure battery for charging, just to isolate the two batteries I doubt your split charger is failing. I have a smart charger, a CTEK, which will charge the battery, indicate the level of charge, and test the alternator. Check your mood lighting is off in the dark, not during the day. IF you do buy another battery, keep the old one (unless it is totally shot) in your garage on charge; it will give you a back-up. Measure the old battery, off load, and ensure the voltage is around 12v; anything around 10,5 and it is shot. The battery should be 12.6 or so.

Sorry, but we don't provide advice on Alpha Romeos !