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Electrics

Not starting
Not Starting

Central Locking - Windows Open
Alfa 159 central locking

Rear parking sensors
159 rear parking sensor problem

Rear wiper repair (Sportwagon)
159 SW Rear Wiper Motor Removal

Third brake light bulb replacement
third brake light - bulb replacement

Changing the cigarette lighter bulb
changing the cigarette lighter bulb

Heated seats
Things to check when Heated Seats Fail

Heater blower fault
Heater blower fan has stopped

HID beam pattern
HID Beam Patterns

Fitting heated seats

retro fitting ti heated seats

As some will be aware I have started my 159 project (the car is a 2.4 Lusso 98 reg) and currently working in the cabin. I have been doing loads of prep work for the TI interior upgrade which includes retro fitting Ti heated seats. On the TI seats there are 2 x connector blocks. One is match...

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All windows not working

All 4 Windows not working

Hello everyone I just bought a 159 1.9........ with a few issues :) .....how bad can it be ?! As per the Title none of the windows work, I have checked everything that I could thing about . The previous owner told me they all stopped at the same time The fuses are OK , i have 3.53V at the...

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Vehicle protection system not available

Need a help to start my 159 with the problem vehicle...

I was hit by a car,though it wasn't a fatal accident,but. The driver's door was affected,that made me pack my Alfa romeo 159 for 3months. After 3months my car refused starting,i replaced the old battery with a new one,it still can't start.if I insert the key what I see on my dash board is...

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Engine

3.2JTS engine
starting project 3.2JTS Q4 dual pipe exhaust

1750tbi engine

Guide - 1750 Turbo oil feed replacement (Revised Part)

Guide - 1750tbi thermostat replacement

Turbo whistle

Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM turbo whistle noise

Has anyone expirience with this. According to owner his Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 JTDM produces turbo whistle noise (bit quieter as it warms up but always audiable), for last couple of years and has done tens of thousands of miles like that, with no performance or oil consumption issues. Could it be...

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Suspension

Rear suspension change
How to rear suspension change Part 1.

Front Subframe remove and replace - 159 & Brera
Guide – Front Subframe, remove and replace

Interior

Trim removal 1
159 Interior brightwork trim strip

Trim removal 2
How to change the interior trim....step by step..

Where is the Pollen Filter
where is the pollen filter located?

Wet footwells 1
Water in offside footwells

Wet footwells 2
159 wet carpet

Exterior

Windscreen rattle/dashboard fix
Windscreen or dashboard rattle - detailed fix with pictures

Boot badge removal
Boot badge removal help : 159

Designed Giugiaro badge fitting
Missing badges

Front bumper removal
159 front umper dismantle?

Rear bumper removal & parking sensor replacement - 159 SW
Guide - 159 SW Rear Bumper removal & Parking sensor...

Front bumper and headlights removal - 159 & Brera
Guide - Front bumper and headlight removal

Rear bumper removal 159 saloon

How to: Remove rear bumper and tail lights, Alfa Romeo...

Here is a guide on how to remove the rear bumper on alfa 159 saloons. Removing the bumper allows access to parking sensors/wiring and wiring for the plate lights. Unless something is stuck, I estimate this to take around one hour. I know Chris did a fantastic guide for the SW, so I'll link...

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Lighting

HID Conversion
How to HID your 159/Brera....
HID Kit Bulb Colours

L.E.D Fitting - The full details
LEDs Advice for the 159

ICE

Radio
have lost TA on 159 radio!

Radio signal
Alfa 159 Radio Ariel Pants - SOLVED

Replacing the front speaker grill
How do you fit a front speaker grille??


Upgrades

After market ICE install
Can someone do a guide on "HOW TO INSTALL...

Suspension
159 TI Suspension Upgrade Advice


Brera

Exterior

Sunroof water leak
'06 Brera SV roof waterleak

Upgrades

Headlining colour change
Brera headlining colour change

Headlining for sky roof change
Removing Brera S headlining for SkyRoof

Electrics

Door mirrors
Wings mirrors do not close

Third brake light removal
Brera third brake light


Brera price list with options from April 2010:
Brera TBi v Brera 3.2S



946 Spider

Roof operation
Roof Operation Logic - Part one - fault finding



All Models


Vehicle Protection System Unavailable Bodge

[HOW TO] Fix/bodge the steering wheel locking mechanism

Hi, I did this a couple of years ago and documented the process with some pictures, but never had the time to write about it and ended up forgetting about it. Lately I've seen this issue resurface, so I decided I would tell how I disabled my electric steering wheel lock. I bought my 159 used...

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Hidden features
Hidden surprise feature on my 159sw - list yours here

Turning off the alarm beep
Turn off the Alarm / Locking Beep Manually

Paint

Paintwork in tatters
Paintwork in tatters.

Electrics

Which battery
2.4 Battery Question - Which one?
Dead battery

Open boot with a dead battery
Heated seat repair
Things to check when Heated Seats Fail

Changing the key fob case
DIY: How to change the 159 key fob/case

Qtronic stuck in park position
Qtronic stuck in park, problem & solution

Engine

Coolant plug leak
coolant level leak - part needed

Power loss with diesels
Power Loss with Diesels: Guide

Fuel consumption
159/Brera 2.4 Fuel Consumption

Hesitation 2.2JTS
2.2 JTS hesitation - now with new IMPORTANT information...

Diesel additives
Diesel Additives - Rhino

Glowplug
159, "glow plug pre-heating not available"

EGR cleaning
How To: 2.4 JTDm throttle body & EGR clean-out

Turbo control valve cleaning
Low rpm (lack of) performance

Air intake pipe loose and more
2.4 diesel engine running rough?

Exhaust fumes in the car
Exhaust fumes in car

Engine-shakes-when-starting

Engine shakes when starting - 2006 Alfa Romeo 159 1.9...

Hello Alfisti, I have been trying to resolve the problem of strong engine shake. The problem is mostly noticed during a cold start. The situation is a little better when the engine is warmed up. Otherwise, the engine has no other problems (for now). Excellent traction, no other problematic...

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Heat Shield Clip
159 mystery petrol tank heat shield clip

Gearbox

Changing gearbox oil
www.alfaowner.com/Forum/alfa-159-brera-and-946-spider/368072-diy-changing-gear-oil.html

Air Conditioning

Aircon charge data
http://www.ictworkshopsolutions.com...013/03/Complete-Refrigerant-Filling-Chart.pdf

Steering

Correct Alignment in Post one
Steering Alignment (with Correct Data in Post 1)

Changing the Steering Rack Fluid
Steering rack issue

Power Steering Reservoir Diagnosis
Power steering fluid reservoir 2.4 jtdm

Tires
New Vredestein's for the 19"s

Tyre Wear
159 / Brera / Spider tyre wear issues - VIP - Revised...

Changing the steering tie rod
How To: Steering tie rod change

Front-wheel bearing replacement
Guide - Brera / 159 front wheel bearing replacement
Suspension

Knocking
Knock Knock..... yet another thread

Brakes

Brake switch fix
P0504 - Brake Switch


Interior

Steering wheel removal
Complete steering wheel replacement guide

Steering column switch repair
159 Brera steering column switch repairs.

Rattly boot release
HOW TO: Fix a rattly boot release (interior)

Steering wheel lock repair
[HOW TO] Fix/bodge the steering wheel locking mechanism

Removing the interior rearview mirror

159 - removing interior rear view mirror - how?

Could someone please provide some info on how to remove the rear view mirror? Please see attached drawing from eLearn, any clue how to remove the part surround (1) and what it meant by the description in step (2)? The area of the windscreen in front of rain sensor seems to need some cleaning as...

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Exterior

Wiper mount fix
Brera wiper eating itself?

Disable the auto wipers
How-To: Disabling the auto wipers on a 159

Scuttle blockage
SOLVED Rain Water Leak

Lighting

Fog light removal (all models)
How to change Brera Front Fog Light

Upgrades

QTRONIC - Retrofit Paddles
Retrofit Paddle Shift to 159 QTRONIC

Oil Catch can
Oil catch can

Oil Catch can (Diesel Only)
Oil catch can, how to

Clogz upgrade thread
www.alfaowner.com/Forum/tuning-and-upgrades/304828-clogz-brera-2-4-skunk-works-thread-29.html




External Links

Alfa 159 TI Full LED Conversion - Exterior Guide

Alfa 159 TI Full LED Conversion – Exterior Guide | Jabablog


Alfa 159 TI Full LED Conversion – Interior Guide

Alfa 159 TI Full LED Conversion – Interior Guide | Jabablog
















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