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EddieGTA · 31-01-2008

Originally Posted by ReekieVR

Hey all,

proud owner of the car below for around 2 weeks now and have a small list of questions growing. Can anyone help answer them ?

1. the front suspension looks like it is adjustable, but is standard as far as i know. The top of the suspension strut has a flat end sticking out of the top mount - looks like a key would fit over it and turn it. Is this just the normal strut top ?

2. A yellow 'bulb' warning light has appeared on the rev counter, yet i cant see any external bulbs out. Known issue ?

3. My battery light briefly flickers occasionaly, and the headlamps dim quite a lot when the fans kick in. Normal or should i get the battery / alternator checked ?

4. How do i get into the preset equaliser settings on the radio? It goes on about them i the manual, but i cant see the option in 'menu'.

5. Is there a knack to moving the under-knee support on the seats - or do you just yank them in and out ?

I am sure there will be others, but any help clearning up this little lot, would be appreciated !

Cheers
ReekieVR

Hi and welcome to GTA ownership.

1) No it isn't adjustable as far as I know, had mine 2.5 years now.

2) Check the front sidelights, these do go and are a pain to changed. Also check number plate bulbs at the back.

3) Battery may need changing, mine does it on occasion when not used for a while and when the revs dip when changing gear on a cold day. I know my battery is at least 2.5 years old so due a change.

4) The head unit is a standard fiat/alfa unit used on a number of models, my 2003 punto had the same unit. My understanding is with the bose which is standard on GTA some menu options are disabled.

5) think it just pulls out, but hey I am a short arse so mine is pushed right in

Hope that is some help.

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EddieGTA Club Member Club Member Number: 91 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Dartford, UK Posts: 4,550 Member car: 156 GTA	Re: New 156 GTA owner - questions Originally Posted by ReekieVR Hey all, proud owner of the car below for around 2 weeks now and have a small list of questions growing. Can anyone help answer them ? 1. the front suspension looks like it is adjustable, but is standard as far as i know. The top of the suspension strut has a flat end sticking out of the top mount - looks like a key would fit over it and turn it. Is this just the normal strut top ? 2. A yellow 'bulb' warning light has appeared on the rev counter, yet i cant see any external bulbs out. Known issue ? 3. My battery light briefly flickers occasionaly, and the headlamps dim quite a lot when the fans kick in. Normal or should i get the battery / alternator checked ? 4. How do i get into the preset equaliser settings on the radio? It goes on about them i the manual, but i cant see the option in 'menu'. 5. Is there a knack to moving the under-knee support on the seats - or do you just yank them in and out ? I am sure there will be others, but any help clearning up this little lot, would be appreciated ! Cheers ReekieVR Hi and welcome to GTA ownership. 1) No it isn't adjustable as far as I know, had mine 2.5 years now. 2) Check the front sidelights, these do go and are a pain to changed. Also check number plate bulbs at the back. 3) Battery may need changing, mine does it on occasion when not used for a while and when the revs dip when changing gear on a cold day. I know my battery is at least 2.5 years old so due a change. 4) The head unit is a standard fiat/alfa unit used on a number of models, my 2003 punto had the same unit. My understanding is with the bose which is standard on GTA some menu options are disabled. 5) think it just pulls out, but hey I am a short arse so mine is pushed right in Hope that is some help. 01000101 01100100 01100100 01101001 01100101 01000111 01010100 01000001 'TV, Teacher, Mother, secret lover' - Homer J. Simpson