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Velocehead · 02-04-2008

hi
First post- Took my 166 2.5 '99 out for a long run this weekend following some major engine work. Flat battery was helped with a jump. Got back and tried to start it up next day and there was nothing, not even the distinctive sound of the rapid clik from the starter motor telling you there's not enough power to turn it. The only difference on the dash was that the key symbol with "code" appeared. Replaced the battery for new and same warning came up (not flashing and not joined by the inj symbol). Advice from various alfa people has varied from- disconnect battery again overnight or try the second key, none of which has cured it. Before I have the car recovered and left in the hands of a major alfa dealership, can anyone suggest any cures? If it's immobilised itself does this cut the power to the starter motor and throttle, both of which are silent?
Regards to all
V

02-04-2008	#1 (Post Link)
Velocehead Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 6 Member car: v6 166	166 wont start hi First post- Took my 166 2.5 '99 out for a long run this weekend following some major engine work. Flat battery was helped with a jump. Got back and tried to start it up next day and there was nothing, not even the distinctive sound of the rapid clik from the starter motor telling you there's not enough power to turn it. The only difference on the dash was that the key symbol with "code" appeared. Replaced the battery for new and same warning came up (not flashing and not joined by the inj symbol). Advice from various alfa people has varied from- disconnect battery again overnight or try the second key, none of which has cured it. Before I have the car recovered and left in the hands of a major alfa dealership, can anyone suggest any cures? If it's immobilised itself does this cut the power to the starter motor and throttle, both of which are silent? Regards to all V