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Interesting, just removed my dud Bosch and labelling says S3 007, 640A (EN), 70 Ah 12v It is bigger than original in that it overhangs tray & top clamp had been elongated to fit! 🤔 As my Alphy is a campervan conversion (before I got it) & everything was working fine I’m tempted to stick with same spec/size battery.
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The ‘jet’ is in the spoiler above the rear window, not easy to access. I’ve had no rear wash since I bought our Alphy, kinda gave up as I think stripping out campervan conversion panels to see if tube has been nipped is going to be a major chew. The washer gives an occasional dribble when operated so I think pump is ok. Good luck (If you want I could copy you parts diagram that gives you info)
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Sorry if this has been posted b/4 but Direct Line just informed me they don’t do campervans. (PS neither do Co-op) Now 2hrs later I’m sorted! Admiral were admirable (see what I did there?) Cost £428 which reduced to £348 when I gave them the business of car & house insurance at their renewal dates. BTW AVIVA online quote was £627 for van.
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Car dismantlers via eBay. Dealer price for my Suzuki Vitara rear lamp cover £125, eBay £45.
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Rojie posted this a while ago, worth a try. From memory you just lower each window, using the switch in the door for that window (not the drivers door switches). Down and up, possibly a couple of times each.
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I had issues re door locks & window operation with my ‘02 2.4, someone on here advised hold down either wind switch or door lock switch on front passenger door as a reset, it worked! I’ll search my post & see if I can find info.
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My roof is peeling & it ain’t sunburn! Mystery bits of coiled up ‘plastic’ appeared on drive, almost clear, biggest 8” long many smaller. I’m sweeping them up along with other crap, happen to look up at van roof and there was the source, a few areas of the pop up peeling maybe about 10-20% . Looks like the paint finish, (silver metallic) maybe got a coat of clear lacquer and it’s reached the end of its life. Conversion was done by Direct Campers at Kilmarnock (now long gone) , I think Newcastle branch might be still in business. Anyone experienced this? I’m going to get paint shop advice on removing rest & quote for replacement.
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My recent issues with leisure battery led to the electrician who fitted control unit to emphasise have the fridge OFF excepted when on hookup power supply. His experience declared fridge on leisure battery only can drain it too quickly.
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BTW I'm talking engine batt, no other batt powered devices! Not long after we got our ‘02 2.4 van I got a no start situation, all dead no lights etc. Under bonnet check revealed very slightly loose positive terminal connection, (eyelet on cable to battery post clamp slightly loose. Nipped up & all was well. Recently van is used as 2nd vehicle and problem arose again & more often + both terminals this time. Spring washers sourced & during fitting noticed battery moving slightly on tray. Close inspection revealed with a bit of effort it would move rotationally quite a bit, home made extension noted on clamp bracket leading to discovery that battery was far bigger than mounting tray! It’s a 70A/hr unit and I haven’t referred to standard spec yet. Main issue was to get it solidly held in place. 7mm wide cable ties fitted at one end but shape of tray support stymied opposite end, but it’s SOLID now.
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Just turned over 90,000 in my 02 A10 2.4 Your post is very encouraging 😎
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Correct & did mention my engine size. The supplier could cover all Alphard auto boxes.
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Yes, & I got mine through eBay. The biggest faff is finding a garage to do the change. On my 2.4 engine it seems to be refilling gearbox is the issue, could be different on yours.
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I got mine via EBay, filter, gasket & oil. I’ll dig out the order & post supplier details. https://ebay.us/m/cprDKr
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Good looking set up. I’m about to change my connectors/bolts as I think the ageing bolts/threads are causing an occasional ‘loosening’ issue.
