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Howdo All, I have just bought my first Alfa 156 1.8TS on a 03 plate, after owning Merc's (3) & my last car Audi A4. I was looking for something ...
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Old 08-01-2008   #1 (Post Link)
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I have just bought my first Alfa 156 1.8TS on a 03 plate, after owning Merc's (3) & my last car Audi A4. I was looking for something stylish & sporty after my previous plodding cars. I have to say the alfa feels and drives great, however it is not as quick as I thought it would be, perhaps it needs tuning. Also a there appears to be a problem with the info display whereby it lights up nice and bright to start with then gradually dimms and after 20 mins of driving has dissapeared altogether. anyone got any suggestions?
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Welcome to the site. It is unfortunately a common problem. My car does it. The problem is that the info display gets hot either by the screen matrix or the car heater. If you blast the aircon for 5 mins you'll notice that is goes back to normal.

If you have any other queries post them in the 156 tech lounge.
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good advice .....thanks
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You made the right move from mercs and Audis to an Alfa. Congrats!
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