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I am hoping other members with 2.4 Litre engines will advise on what capacity batteries they have fitted. At 45 A/hr and 330 CCA, this battery may be a little too small, capacity wise, during the winter months. Be sure to keep it fully charged; with additional charging from a smart charger if you only make short journeys. Why are you replacing the battery ?

Hello Lynsey, Welcome to the Forum.

Hello Eamonn, Welcome to the Forum.

Hi Adrian, Welcome to the Forum. How would we know if the 'mileage' is correct? To export the cars through auction the 'mileage' will be recorded on the Japanese auction sheet ( so make sure you obtain a copy before payment is made). If the 'mileage' has been altered before that !!! I believe you can purchase a report from Carvx; but whether that would detect the fraud I don't know. After importation to the UK, and before registration with the DVLA (when converting from kilometres to miles, on earlier models at least), there was also an opportunity for 'deliberate mistakes'. Whether the same is true of the Gen 2 machines I don't know.

Your model is the Gen 1, pre-face lift version. Mine is the post face lift version. The JPNZ Owners Handbook definitely states fuse 10 in the fuse box by the drivers seat. Does the fuse box you have have 10 fuses, no more ? My model is an MZ G Edition; so your seats are probably not the same as mine. I'm sorry I cannot help further.

Hello again, IMHO, carrying a cycle rack is not towing. Towing, by my definition, would involve a trailer of some sort (with al least one wheel on the ground). The additional weight (on the rear axle) will (probably) be less than carrying passengers in the rear seats. Ask you insurance company, or a Broker if you don't wish to involve your insurance company. Or call the Police in your area and, anonymously ask them !

As Drew12 said That's fuse 10 in the box by the driver's seat.

Hello Angie, Welcome to the Forum. First thing to do is ensure (before ordering) your new battery that it has the terminals in the correct positions AND the correct polarity of those positions. Otherwise, the leads won't reach, or worse ..... Failure to do this will result in the 120A fuse blowing. Not good news. Most batteries have different sized terminals for the connections; but mistakes do happen ! I can recommend Tanya Batteries, who provide an excellent mail order service. They can specify which battery you have fitted in your van. Next, the physical size needs to be correct, plus or minus a small amount. You can make an approximate measurement while the 'old' battery is still in the van. Next is the battery capacity in Amp per hours. You need the same or slightly larger than you already have. 65 A/hr, probably Then you need to check the CCA, the Cold Cranking Amps. This is the ability to start a cold engine Again you need the same, or slightly larger than you already have. Ignition must be OFF. When changing your battery, disconnect the negative first, positive second. Reconnect in the reverse order, positive then negative. Don't be surprised if there is a small spark as not all circuits are switched off by the ignition. And, finally, you will probably need to reset your electric windows and maybe the moon roof, if you have one. Halfords or Kwik Fit should be able to do all this for you, or any reasonable mechanic. Just take care and all will be quite straightforward. Good Luck

Fuse is 7.5A.

Hello Sylvia, There already is a thread on this forum on this topic. It's certainly worth a read; although it does contain conflicting opinions ! I guess the only way to be sure is to ask your insurance companies; (or a few others that you are not with first !)

Great news on the MOT.

I have an earlier model. On my model (a 7 seater) the rear seats and the middle seats use the same runners. Does yours use the same runners ?

You say windows. Do you mean both nearside widows, or just the front passenger window ? The front passenger window is reset from the passenger door; not the drivers door switch cluster.

I agree with Charlie. There are situations where 'penny pinching' is low risk. Fluids in a vehicle, ihmo, is not one of them. According to the JPNZ manual "5 to 20w should give better mileage". (In the Japanese climate).

Recommendations are OK (provided you have no personal or financial interest in the business or company). But no outright advertising, billboards, photos of premises, etc. That is what the Club is all about really.

The rear seats are not, imho, designed for long distance; but a smaller child should be OK. Maybe you should be thinking of an 8 seater, if one is available. But I don't think they are for the Gen 2 vehicles.

Hello Peter, Welcome to the Forum. I have an earlier model, but I think your family will find the all seats and facilities quite marvellous.

Make sure you have your room / mood lights off. Just be aware that there will be residual current drain even with the ignition off. Check the condition of your battery terminals, and battery connections. All owners need to ensure their batteries are, and remain, fully charged. Don't just assume they are.

Hello Martin, I am NOT a mechanic; I would be concerned. The real issue is where the filings came from ? I assume you know they didn't come from your engine. Probably needs a really good flush, possibly more than once. Hopefully a more knowledgeable member will offer better advice.

There are many Convertors, and many versions of a conversions, and many different utility configurations. I have not, yet, come across an Alphie with an underfloor waste storage tank, complete with remote lever for emptying. However..... (there must be at least one out there). With a side conversion, open the offside sliding middle door and I would expect it to be there, possibly behind some movable or hinging panel. Good Luck, and hey presto !

Hello Suzanna, So sorry to hear about the problems you have been having. How long have you owned it ? Did you buy it Privately or through the Trade ? To sell through the Forum, you must include all the information specified in that Section. Please read the conditions and add the necessary information. You need Mileage and Price, and other details. I understand naming a price is a real issue for you. I have decided to allow this topic for a short period in order for you to receive suggestions on what the knocking sound could be. Initially, I'll allow a week, then review the situation. In the meantime, I'll send you a Private Message.

Hello Wendy Welcome to the Forum. Do you have a rear conversion or a side conversion ? Either way, most tanks are close to the drain hole in the sink. Try and follow the pipework from underneath the sink. Probably you will find a plastic tank which you will need to remove, empty, and secure back in position. Good Luck

Hello Jill, Welcome to the Forum. Thank you for sharing your solution.

Does the starter try to turn the engine over, or just nothing ?

Sorry to hear about your mishap. I think you will find the paint code is 042. Whatever, the paint code will be on the vin plate on the lower B pillar, passenger side. Hopefully you can open the door to locate it.