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Had an interesting (read expensive) problem with my 2013 Kluger Grande (the last of the Japan built gen 2). I have never had anything more major than a dirty rear door motor across three gen 2s I've owned. They are ultra reliable. This week the good wife heads out only to return in 1 minute. Grabs me to have a look. The blinkers stopped, followed by all the dash lights and buttons. Within 5 minutes the engine stopped and the starter wouldn't turn over. So, I reckon, obviously battery, sure enough dead flat. Had a new one delivered, $300, started ok but not charging. Ok, that's why the battery is dead, so alternator is shot, not charging the battery, therefore (I'm thinking), all the dash electrics went out in sympathy. And still out even with new battery. But the lights and emergency flasher still work??. So, I fit a new alternator,$350. Still no charge or change in symptoms. OK, Now it's time to think outside the box. Check all the fuses. Engine bay...all OK. But where are the cabin fuses, not under the steering wheel as expected. They're under the glovebox! Ok, there is a 10A fuse gone, which according to some info sheet, feeds power to a myriad of items, but no mention of alternator. So replace that fuse, all working for 10 seconds, then everything dies again. The new fuse has blown! OK, this is getting tricky. What's causing this fuse to blow? Whilst at the cabin fusebox, there's a lead feeding the cabin fan just next to it, I pull out the plug, put in another fuse and voila, everything works apart from the AC and fan. I teplace the fan....another $350. Everything now works and the alternator is now charging. Yippee. Only the drivers window is going up and down halfway then reversing. The battery removal has upset the limits, so turn on ignition, hold window switch down and keep holding, turn ignition off and back on, let go switch and the window now behaves. Hope this helps others to save replacing a perfectly good alternator and perhaps save a battery too.

hi I have contact dealer screen on, is there a way to reset to 3 pin code  

Devastated.  I just lost a ring down in that part.  

Yeah, kind of what I've been thinking, but due to how bad the drivers are through Chatswood and those areas I'll probs ensure it with someone like AusPost who have the cheapest insurance and will insure me but I will definitely get the cameras you suggested thankyou so much 

If you've answered all their questions honestly & tried all the majors then there's nothing you can do other than find the cheapest quote for 3rd party because that's the minimum you need to be out on the roads. Some 3rd party insurance will also cover your car up to a small amount ($3000) if the other party is at fault & they have no insurance. Because you will be driving around with no insurance for your own car, I suggest getting quality dashcams front & rear to cover yourself incase of any claims you need to make against someone at fault. I recommend the viofo A129 pro duo https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/295468431227 Start getting quotes again for comprehensive insurance, once enough time lapses to have confidence answering those licence disqualification questions without needing to disclose. Usually 3-5 years after the fact....