Just got a 166!

Newbie!! ...................

Well i finally bought me a 166, a rather nice 3.0 V6 sportronic on a T plate. A fantastic car and a very worthy replacement to my old 164 cloverleaf.

I have a few issues with it though! First off there is a cd changer in the boot, when i put cds in go to the ics and press the cd button it checks all 6 discs and then says no cd!? Any ideas??

second thing is the brakes, there seems to be a fair it of pedal travel and when the handbrake is applied the brake warning light flashes! I've checked the fluid level and all seems ok!?

Apart from these there a fantastic car and so glad i bought it!

Dan

Originally Posted by puntodan

First off there is a cd changer in the boot, when i put cds in go to the ics and press the cd button it checks all 6 discs and then says no cd!? Any ideas??

Sorry if this is a silly question, but are the CDs the right way round?

silly question but worth asking.............. yes tried them both ways just incase it was me being silly!

dirty lens so cannot read the discs?

also are the discs originals or copies? copies seem a bit more tempramental apparently.

HTH

discs should have the label facing down btw

Congrats on the 166 Dan

Fixed the cd changer now was what seemed to be a loose connection plug on the back which dropped off when I pulled it forward.

Still hve the issues with the handbrake light flashing when the handbrake is applied, need to have a look at the pads and discs this weekend to see as I think there due a replacement!

the light is supposed to flash when the handbrake is on (is it not?) i'm sure mine does that and i think the old one did....the light stays on steady when it's a low fluid or other brake warning.

Yeh my light flashes when the handbrake is applied think it supposed to isnt it ?O yeh congrats on your 166 mate

Hi Dan,

Congratulations with your 166. Related to the brake light: When the handbrake is applied it flashes. When the front brake pads are worn out or brake fluid is low it will light steady. I never use the handbrake. Position P of the Sportronic is my handbrake. Wish you good luck with your new car.

Klaas Wortel

Congrats Dan! Good to have another fresh 166 owner on board. Any pictures of your lovely 166.

Welll that is a relief that it is supposed to flash when applied!

Loving every minute if driving it, not really used sport mode just plodding around enjoy the comfort and smoothness! Will get some pictures this weekend once I have given it a good clena and applied some winter wax protection.

Dan