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So what is the car worth as a non runner with electrical issue?? I know the 19inch alloys and brembos will fetch a good price and the interiors are a good seller.. But I don't want to break the car! (the Mrs says no) sadly it will have to go.! unless the auto electrician performs a miracle cure...

Recently got 2002 156SW with xenon lights. After few evenings i noticed that light is very low. Checked the adjustment sensor and it turned out that its totally wrecked. I still have the sensor on the place, but there is no rod and metall plate that attatches to the suspension bolt. There is...

Hi all new to the form looking for some help as above I’m hoping for a guide or some help on how to replace the radio for a double din I assume I need to remove the centre console and the trim around but the gear selector my car is a automatic so it’s a bit different than a Manuel when it...

Hello everyone, I am interested in buying a 159 Q-Tronic, and from all I have read the 2.4 JTDM Q-Tronic seems to have an average fuel consumption of 10-12 l/100 km (23-28 MPG), or even worse. I have been looking for the fuel consumption of the 1.9 JTDM Q-Tronic, and found little data. Can...

Hi all does anyone know if there is some way of making these gearbox change gears in an earlier way or any reason they seem to hold the gear too long. Ive driven a few of them and they all seem to like to hold the gear. Any assistance would be appreciated. Happy to remap it if there is tool...

Hi guys, I am finally going to take the plunge and buy an Alfa Romeo - I have always wanted one but never been able to commit after a range of weird and wonderful cars that have distracted me (w126 s-class, mk 2 golf, 1973 vanden plas 1300 (with picnic tables!...and an engine that refused to...

When putting the shifter in Sport, the signals from the shifter, to activate shifting up/down is electrical, right? And if so, it should be fairly easy to add switches that activate shifting from the steering wheel, right?

I've noticed that in glare or poor visibility a little message pops up saying stuff like Collision Warning unavailable etc. But sometimes I get a message that says Automatic High Beam is unavailable. However, my car doesn't have high beam assist. I was wondering, is there any way to retrofit...

Going to be breaking a 159 3.2 Q4 Sportwagon with automatic gearbox shortly, if anyone needs any parts let me know.

Hi guys, Anyone done the transformation from an automatic gearbox to a manual? How big of a job and what parts are to be replaced?

Hello all! I've just bought my first Alfa: MY2008 Brera 200hp with an automatic transmission. I love it, except for the low torque bellow 2000rpm. I think that if I will do the swirl delete it will get even worse. What is the solution? Can I get some torque bellow 2000rpm with just a remap? I...

I have a new 166 3.0v6 24v engine to go in to my 3.0 sportronic. I have a sportronic and have bought a manual engine with clutch etc. Can I make this work?

Hello everyone! I have a problem with an automatic gearbox on the Giulia Super 2.2 diesel 100 kW AT8. When I drive slowly and start accelerating, the gearbox goes from 2nd to 1st gear. Then there is a strong chase and blow in the gearbox. :( This is happening during a slow run in the city...

Hi, the media player in my G (2011) wont go to next song on my USB but keeps playing the same one over and over again until I change it manually (up/down button on steering wheel). I think it has been doing it automatically sometimes ago but not now. Is this normal? Does anyone know how to fix...

I've had my MiTo for 5 years and it's always been a little slow to move off from a standstill. I've had to get used to pressing the gas pedal earlier than usual (eg on roundabouts I aim at the car that's on it rather than the gap behind him, and at traffic lights I start pressing the gas on...

I have just discovered how to use the automatic lights. From my understanding you are meant to put the Lights on the "A" for Auto permanently then the lights should come on automatically when dark. Well I was quietly surprised when the lights came on going from daylight into the shopping centre...

Hi I just bought an auto alfa mito 1.4 TB distinctive (2012). There is an on/off button next to the gear shift. Does anybody know what it is for? The manual does not tell me?

Hello all, Just wondering what this is please and what it's meant to do? :scratchchin: Also whilst we're here; If I push the button 'up' and hold for my driver-side window then release after a second or two- it continues to go up automatically. The passenger-side does not do this - you have...

Hi. I have the 2.4JTDM and last month while driving my car jerked during gear change to 6 on high revs and the gearbox shuddered. I got the following codes. P0205- Injector Circuit Malfunction Cylinder 5 and code P0700- Request for OBD light on by automatic gearbox. I lost gears after a while...

Hi i'm sure i read on here that you can reset the auto gearbox or the habits its learned but i can't seem to find the info again or is it the same as the ECU reset whee you disconnect the battery for 45 mins ? or can i usr FES to reset it. Its going for a gearbox oil change and thought that...