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Hi, it's the rear drive motor overheating according to my manual.

just had a thought, do you mean to leave the engine running? Is that legal in your neck of the woods, it's definitely not here in the UK. 

Also don't forget the engine starts and stops itself when the battery is fully charged and you can't restart manually when it's in gear.

Don't think that's a good idea!!!!!!!

Hi Brandon, given the mileage and age of the vehicle and that a breakdown would cost you work, I would advise going for a van that could be easily repaired and parts obtained and fitted in Canada. Alphards are a fantastic vehicle but so difficult and expensive to diagnose and repair if faulty. Is the Toyota RAV sold there, would that be big enough?

Also, without knowing the market there, 8.5K seems rather high. One other thing to be wary of, as these vehicles are so well finished, beware of clocking.

GOOD LUCK! 🚐

Don't want to incite any jinx but my HV battery is 2004 and spot on.

Rather expensive to replace, but they can be repaired at reasonable cost. 🙏

Brilliant vehicle!!!! 🚐

Had no problems yet but am very wary, helps with 4 wheel drive though.

Not interested in winter camping.

Hi, mine has lowered uprated springs with 18" alloys, always wary of flooring but have not yet had a problem. Ride is brilliant!

Photo attached.

I think the later ones are ULEZ approved, but still have to pay congestion charge.

Hi Nicola, I may be proved wrong but I don't think these are ULEZ compliant, they meet all the conditions but as they are imported Japanese domestic they aren't recognized by the DVLA.

Make sure to check before you buy!

Thanks everyone.

Hi, it's the drive motor overheating. 

Hi, has anyone successfully fitted a rotating front passenger seat in a hybrid? Thanks

If it pumps water, make it fit! 💪

I think you are talking about the towing eye cover, the sensors are round and right on the corner of the front valence.

WOW!!!! you could buy another van for that kind of dosh. Hope all goes well. 🚐

Lambda sensor can be extremely delicately cleaned with a very soft paint brush. Also check wiring and plug/socket.

Good Luck!

The HV battery won't charge when first started it has to warm up to charging temp so if you're just sitting idling it will take about 3 to 7 minutes, depending on ambient temp, before it starts charging. Not too sure about your symptoms though.

The HV battery should charge to 80%. If it aint broke don't fix it!!!!! 🔧

Hi there,

it's a "hybrid system malfunction" does it still run?

Try charging the battery fully, remove the earth cable from the battery, measure the voltage across the battery, then leave it uncoupled for a couple of days and check the voltage again. Ideally the first reading would be about 12.8 volts and the second about 12 - 12.4v if the second reading is under 12v then the battery most likely is on it's way out. If the second reading is good, above 12v, then there may be a drain when connected to the vehicle, (a hidden interior light on, a door switch not operating correctly, etc and don't forget the alarm system will drain the battery quite quickly, 4 or 5 days if not run regularly). Easiest way if it's possible keep the battery topped up every week with a charger if you're not using the vehicle. Good luck!

PS you don't need a special stop/start battery.

After thought, don't forget to reset the windows after disconnecting the battery.

Thanks for the info, I thought it would fit but nice to be sure. Have you had any problems with your vehicle? 

Hi, they should be fuses 6-acc & 9-ign in the engine compartment, the hybrid also has a fuse box on the tunnel beside the driver's seat. Hope this helps.

Good find Dugii *****

Check the moon roof also! This has a quiet beep when closing?

Hi, could it be one of the side doors not quite closed correctly?

Yes!