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| Alfa Romeo Engine Control System Failure Light | 4/17/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Car: 2002 Alfa Romeo 147 2.0 twinspark Recently the warning light for "EOBD Engine Control System ...
A: Im in the usa so even if you could give me the code numbers it would be dicey for me to be specific. ...
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| 2002 Spider 5 Speed Gearbox | 4/17/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Stephen, thanks for answering my question about the crunching in 4th gear of the Spider 5speed. ...
A: By ATF I mean automatic transmission fluid. If there is a problem with the bushings this treatment ...
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| 2002 Spider 5 speed gearbox | 4/14/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Stephen, I purchased a 2002 Spider Veloce 2.0L 5 speed with 25000kms. It now has 30000kms and has ...
A: Check the fluid level, this symptom usually indicates a low fluid level causing one or more hub ...
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| NO SPARK 1988 Quad | 4/13/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I've got a 1988 quad. spider that sends no spark to the distributor from the coil. The coil has ...
A: The ignition module (igniter) is not sending a signle to the neg side of the coil. First unplug and ...
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| alfa romeo spider turns off while driving | 4/8/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: i have a 1991 alfa romeo spider velocoe auto trany. 1 for a while now 10-15 min into driving the ...
A: Sounds like a case of deferred maintenance because you have too many problems. For the stalling, ...
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| Heater fan | 4/3/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Stephen, I have an '89 Alfa Spider Veloce... The heater fan works on high, but no longer works on ...
A: The speed control is a resistor in the form of a coil of wire. On my alfa it is on the left side of ...
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| Alfa Q System Fault | 4/1/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: My Alfa 156 2.5 litre has Q-system transmission. Car has only done 20,000 miles. I've noticed the ...
A: From your description of the dipstick, the trans is overfull. However, I am in the usa and do not ...
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| Passenger Break Light | 3/27/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Our battery went dead today and needed the AA to come and restart us, he looked at the fuses which ...
A: Why look at the fuses. If the light is on the fuse must be good. Pull the relay. Have a ...
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| Alfa 156 Starting when hot. | 3/18/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I wondered if you could give me an idea of how to go about solving a problem with my 2001 156 2.0 ...
A: You have a ground problem. Check and clean the ground connection at the engine and the battery. ...
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| Milano Verde Over Heats | 3/11/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: My Milano has always gone into over-heat runaway mode on hot days if I get stuck idling in traffic, ...
A: Put the hood insulation back on. A vent hole in the hood on the side can help. But, what you really ...
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| Milano Verde Starter Motor | 3/11/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I want to check the tightness of the contacts on my starter/solenoid. I also have a rebuild ...
A: I apologize for the delay. The first time I wrote you it did not go through. Give me the symptoms ...
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| alfa romeo 147 intermittent starting problem | 3/7/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: i have an alfa romeo 147 (02) 2.0 lusso the problem is when i start the car from cold its fine and ...
A: First you must clean all grounds--not just the battery terminals, but, also, the ground connections ...
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| hard start | 3/4/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I have a 70,78,79 and my brother has a 65 spider. on the 78 it is hard to start. it will turns over ...
A: From your description, the battery is weak. It could be that the battery terminals need cleaning. ...
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| Alfa166 ICS code lost | 2/26/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Hy expert Sokol car is: Alfa Romeo 2.0 TS, year 2000, 128.000 km says LCD on tachimeter (228.000 km ...
A: I do not have access to that data in the usa. I would try contacting the Alfa Romeo Owners Club of ...
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| Poor Alfa 147 performane | 2/9/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I own a 3.5 year old Alfa147. Recently I have noticed poor aceleration as I go through the ...
A: The safest way to check for a slipping clutch is to approach an uphill grade at a steady speed in ...
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| electrical/selespeed probs with 156 | 2/6/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: wondering if you had any advice - I have a year 2000 1970cc selespeed petrol 156 with a few ...
A: I am in Montana, usa. Cannot help with service over there. With your description, start at the ...
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| Spider Oil Leak | 2/6/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I have a 1984 Spider that I've been enjoying a lot. Two problems though I thought you might be able ...
A: For the oil leak use "The Right Stuff" or Ultra Grey by loctite/permatex. The clutch release may ...
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| coolant problem. 156 t spark | 2/5/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: just fitted 2.0 16 V twin spark engine.ran up to operating temp and fan did not operate when up to ...
A: If you are certain that all electrical connections are ok then there probably is trapped air in the ...
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| Ignition Immobiliser Problems | 2/2/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I have a 2000 156 2.0 TS saloon. Recently the immobiliser (yellow light key) indicator stays on, and ...
A: I am in the usa and have no information on that system. However, before going to the dealer try ...
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| clutch fluid leak | 1/26/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: on my 1980 alfetta gtv 2.0,after leaving the car unused for a week i returned to find no clutch ...
A: An opinion is a statement not based on fact. Facts: Slave cylinder leaks are more likely when ...
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| Starting problem | 1/25/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I have an 88 Graduate. Recently, the battery died. I jumped the car only to have the battery die a ...
A: Classic symptoms of an alternator not charging the system. Charge the battery. then start engine ...
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| Cooling system overheating | 1/24/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: My Alfa 2001 156 is over heating in traffic due to the fan only coming when the engine is over ...
A: The problem is the temperature at which the fan switch is programmed to come on. Install a bypass ...
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| GTV 2001, 3L, Electrical Problem | 1/18/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I purchased the GTV new in 2001 and love it. But I have had an ongoing, intermittant electrical ...
A: Do this now. Disconnect the negative battery cable from the battery. Wait 10 minutes then touch the ...
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| trans linkage | 1/12/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I'm restoring a 85 fiat bertone. I took the trans out and overhauled it,I've replaced the master and ...
A: The transmission is bullet proof except for reverse gear. two other things about the clutch and ...
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| fuel injectors | 1/10/2006 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I just installed a new fuel pump, and I am getting fuel to the fuel rail. However, it acts like ...
A: Remove the injectors from their holes (and still on the rail) enough to put four equal glass jars ...
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| Water temp overheat light on. | 12/11/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I have a 1991 164S. The water over temp light comes on immediately upon start. I removed the sensor ...
A: Do run a 16 awg or 1mm ground wire to the chassis. Also, do this: check for volt drop on the ...
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| clutch | 11/21/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I have an Alfa Romeo '89 Spider. When I start moving in first gear, the clutch seems to disengage ...
A: A "grabby" clutch is usually caused by oil, either from the rear main seal of the engine or the ...
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| Fault when accelerating | 11/20/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Hoping you can help. I have an alfa 2.0 ts 75. The problems started last year. When i rev'd the ...
A: The injector cleaner did not clean the injectors but probably acted as a water absorber. A better ...
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| alfa 156 ts poor starting | 11/16/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I have alfa 156 ts the car was cutting out everytime i stopped at lights ect. then the other day it ...
A: These are the classic symptoms of a bad throttle position sensor (TPS) or a bad connection to the ...
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| water leak | 11/12/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: got a water leak from engine ,just got the car ,the leak is coming from under the engine could it be ...
A: Put a mirror under the water pump and you will see a weep hole. That should be where you see the ...
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| 86 Alfa Spyder Fuel pumps | 11/3/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Pumps run only a second, car starts and shuts off soon as pressure drops. relays-tachymetric& main ...
A: Does the Air Flow Meter have 5 wires or 7 wires. If the AFC has 5 wires then the drive relay is ...
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| MSD 6AL on '91 164 TS... | 11/3/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Sokol, Thank you so much for your kindly prompt and precise answer ! Indeed, my 164 2.0 Twin Sprak ...
A: I thought with 2 coils you ment a distributorless system. With your system the DIS-2 does not apply. ...
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| MSD 6AL on '91 164 TS... | 11/3/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Sokol, I am quite interesting in putting MSD 6A or 6AL into my 164 2.0 TS, but also confused if I ...
A: Page 14 does not apply to you situation. The 6AL is not appropriate (you already have a rev limiter ...
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| Alfa 156 Twin Spark Belt Tensioner | 10/19/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I have a 1998 2.0 litre twin spark 156. The bolt holding the FEAD belt tensioner sheared off whilst ...
A: I am in Calif. No access to that model. However, these situations call for a right angle drill and a ...
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| Milano 87 Heater Fan blower- Connecting? | 10/19/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: You seem to know exactly what I'm talking about. But I can't see any discoloration or melting ...
A: disconnect the wires on the board and set your dmm to ohms and check the ohms between all three ...
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| Milano 87 Heater Fan blower- Connecting? | 10/18/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I bought a 1987 Milano v6 2.5. The Bosch eletrical motor for the Heater/Fan Blower was shot. I ...
A: The small board contains the resistors for the lower speeds. It would appear that you have lost the ...
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| 166 Clutch bleeding | 10/13/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: My 1990 166 2.0 TS has over the last week or so lost clutch action. Started with a little play at ...
A: Without shop equiment, it takes 2 people. One person opens the bleeder valve on the slave while the ...
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| Alfa 156 fuel gauge | 10/4/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: UK spec Alfa 156 2.5 v6, year 2000:- Problem with fluctuating fuel gauge - would either remain on ...
A: This is a typical problem when crimp connections are not properly terminated. The plugs need to be ...
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| Belt Problems | 9/30/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: Re: 1994 164LS, 24v twin-cam I have had a nightmarish 5 months of continuing problems going back to ...
A: 1) nothing unless it sends a foreign object into the timing belt cogs. 2) I would have to actually ...
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| No Electricity In Milano | 9/28/2005 | Stephen Sokol |
Q: I was trying to find the source of my sometimes working sometimes not radiator fan so I jumped over ...
A: You probably have a bad thermal fan relay and it may have caused the ignition switch to fail. But, ...
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