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ianmbird · 29-01-2007

First - I'm no mechanic - so take anything I say witha pinch of salt. Take anything that Arnold Clark says with a pillar of salt!

From reading lots of forum s it does seem to me at least that ALFAs do need a good steady voltage or weird things start happening.

If your car is 5 years old & is still on the original battery - then it's done pretty well.

Do you have a good relationship with your garage - if so can they check that your getting a good steady voltage. Its a small price to pay if you do need a new battery.

The oil pressure issue - to be honest I don't know - my best advice is to find a good independant Alfa garage - I know I now sleep better at night.

29-01-2007	#3 (Post Link)
ianmbird Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 13 Member car: Alfa 156	Re: Motor Control System Failure - Check your Battery First - I'm no mechanic - so take anything I say witha pinch of salt. Take anything that Arnold Clark says with a pillar of salt! From reading lots of forum s it does seem to me at least that ALFAs do need a good steady voltage or weird things start happening. If your car is 5 years old & is still on the original battery - then it's done pretty well. Do you have a good relationship with your garage - if so can they check that your getting a good steady voltage. Its a small price to pay if you do need a new battery. The oil pressure issue - to be honest I don't know - my best advice is to find a good independant Alfa garage - I know I now sleep better at night.