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Yes, it can be expensive. It depends on your needs and wants. Often it is one of the first upgrades new owners make; some go the 'whole hog'. Others adopt a different approach. You may have audio or auxiliary inputs you can hook up to. Maps and guidance are available on many phones. I find the reversing camera extremely useful. And radio 2 isn't so bad. There is a guy in Birmingham, but Ben Hau is nowhere near close to you. Lots of info in the Forum. Search for Radio Replacement or Head Unit replacement

No front cameras ? Some installations may cause loss of cameras and other steering wheel functions. As I say proceed with caution and make sure you ask all the relevant questions ! Good Luck

Hello Peter, Welcome to the Forum. Do you have front and rear cameras ? Proceed with care as you may lose that functionality.

In that case I would return it to them and have it fixed under Consumer Law etc. Was there a written warranty ? If you can't get it started you should call them and discuss what action they will take. A conversation with Trading Standards and Citizens Advice before you do may be beneficial.

Please share with us how you achieved it. It may benefit other Alphie owners.

A Main Dealer is unlikely to agree to work on the car. Some do, so it is worth checking. Presumably you do not have a spare manual key (just in case the key chip is faulty). An auto electrician is the best bet to start with; a newly programmed or reprogrammed key may do the trick. I have had a flat battery more than once; neither the smart key or manual key were affected.

Hello Warren, Welcome to the Forum. Did you buy privately, or from a business ?

Hi TK, Can you please update us when yours arrives. As you know, many members will be interested in this publication. Is it the 'Holy Grail' ?

This will be a very popular purchase if it is useful. Many, many, members have been seeking a workshop manual in English. Can you please give us all a report on your findings so far.

Hello Andy, Welcome to the Forum. Welcome to Campharding !

Hell Richard, Welcome to Alphie ownership (almost).

Thanks Richard for the above. It's all very interesting. I have tried moisture absorbing crystals in my camper van parked outside and not run even every week. The crystals are just 'overwhelmed' by the volume of the van and the amount of water vapour; hence my dehumidifying two or three times during the winter. I didn't buy a dehumidifier for my van; I just use one of the ones I already have for the house, garage and workshop.

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Almost certainly. The 4 speed, or 5 speed is the real clue. The rear light clusters are also quite different.

60% in your home is, imho, very good; not too dry, but certainly not too moist. It would seem that the suggestion from other members of using a 'air bomb' is the way to go. With an RH of 80% I respectfully suggest a dehumidifying session, once in a while, is worthwhile. 80 % will probably leave fabrics feeling cold and somewhat damp. I cannot explain why, but even with all windows closed the humidity in your van will climb on wet days and fall lower on dry days, with or without using a dehumidifier !

It means there is a lot of (invisible) moisture in your van. Was it raining all day ? Was it raining at 6pm ? Unless your 'meter' is a recording device the reading you obtained was that for 6pm.

JDM is Japanese Domestic Vehicles. Vehicles for use in Japan, and not intended to ever be exported. Ancel is a brand of an vehicle systems monitor / troubleshooter. A device that can be plugged into the OBD socket to read engine parameters.

The facelift model is an updated model of the model I believe you have. If I am correct, you have what is known as a Gen (eration) 1 The later model is known as a Gen 1 Facelift. There are subsequent Gen 2 and Gen 3 models. There are changes between the two versions. If you have a 4 speed auto box you have a Gen 1 If you have a 5 speed auto box you have a Gen 1 Facelift. The changeover year was 2005, September as I recall. My view is that the Gen 1 is not ULEZ compliant, and the Gen 1 facelift is. If your vehicle is registered at DVLA. Type your registration into Transport for London for ULEZ compliance ( it's not a certificate though ). The DVLA website will inform you when your vehicle was manufactured.

Hello David, Welcome to the Forum.

I can't remember whether my wheel nuts have a flat or conical face; but I do know that it matters, a lot as I think it risky to fit these wheels. I can check if need be. Your PCD is correct so you should be able to loose fit the wheels. I have a major concern. For your 17 x 7.5 your offset is 20mm too small. The standard wheels were/are 17 x 7J with a 45mm offset with 225/55R 17 tyres. Offset is very important as it affects the loading on the wheel bearings; as well as bodywotk clearance. As your wheels are half and inch wider anyway, you will be moving the load rather significantly. That 20mm difference will almost certainly cause fouling of the bodywork, especially under dynamic loads while cornering and braking. Any 'play' in the suspension will exacerbate the issue. When I fitted secure wheel nuts I found it very fiddly, as there is a shoulder that almost prevents them being fitted correctly. It took lots of patience. Good Luck, be careful.

Are the wheel faces (where the nut fits) conical or flat ? I can't tell from this photo. Looks to me as though the offset is too big. Do you know what this wheel offset actually is ? Have you done a trial fit to ensure the offset is reasonable ? Were these wheels previously fitted to an Alphie ?

Maybe but has a different gearbox. Your throttle is cable operated, later models are "fly by wire'' Wouldn't surprise me if the emissions are lower on the later model I believe yours has a 4 speed, the Gen 1 facelift has a 5 speed. What do you need a C of C for ? Your 2005 is unlikely to be ULEZ compliant if that is your need.

I think the beep is there to warn pedestrians !

Rear fog light perhaps; that's what my Owners Manual suggests. Did you check that one ?

Hello Kaleem, Welcome to the Forum.