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After threatening to do it for a while (reading posts here) I've finally fitted a 'psuedo-changer' cable to my head unit - ipod works a treat on it for total of £6!

Well I did it. Bought the following lead... http://www.caraudiodirect.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=77&cadid=b4bd104ea4edec1fd8003e733c1c2703 £8.49 incl p&p One coat wire hanger and a pair of pliers to make the radio removal tool. The lead needs to be shorted from points 13 to 14 which I...

What do they do in the 48k service ? I got quoted £297, which is nearly £100 more than the 61k service. S

.....manifested itself 24hrs after driving through rain soaked lanes (no deep puddles) - sensor problem?

Hi guys! I've to buy a brand new Alfa Romeo 147 diesel... the dealer offered me two different models at the same price: - 147 1.9 JTD 115HP distinctive, or - 147 1.9 Mjet 150HP progression I don't know if I could have any problem with the second engine, 16 valves and absolutely more powerful,

Hi all, Just got my 147 back after its 24k service. I have noticed there is a wire dangling which I had not noticed before. It is hanging down in front of the drivers side front wheel and I am guessing that it is the wire to the indicator in the front spoiler. On looking under the car I noticed...

Help!!! Hope someone can, my 147 has just started giving a ³Motor Control System Failure² when we first start the car, it stays on for only a couple of seconds then disappears. My local Alfa dealership have checked it over and say they don¹t know why it is doing it as the log in it¹s little black...

They just know don¹t they. This motor control system thing started the morning I was taking the 147 in to get the clutch checked out. The garage takes the car out for 2 test drives and will the clutch play up? NO IT WON¹T!!!!! I Get in the car to come home, 2 minutes later the clutch plays up. I...

Seeing as I get through about 2 of these a month (on warranty) does anyone know if there's anything better available out there (for when the warranty runs out....)?

Hi, The rubber cover fell off my 147's clutch pedal a couple of weeks ago so I went into my local dealer to ask about a replacement. While there I thought I would see if any stylish aluminium/steel pedals were available as a more robust alternative and I was a bit shocked to find out that none...

Hi, Not been around here for a while. I'm reconditioning the rear callipers on my 147 and I've hit a small problem. I can't remove the main piston seals, I've managed to tear one and I don't want to touch the other until I've more of a clue what I'm doing. I think I need to move the piston out...

Hi All The rear screen of my 2002 147 seems to have spontaneously shattered some time today! On closer inspection is appears to have broken from the inside out, rather than had something thrown/banged against it from the outside. As no replacement glass is available locally the car's going to...

there is water in the resovoir and the wiper works but only a tricle of water is comes out instead of a squirt. Any idea what the trouble could be ? TIA ash

Hi, the manual seat adjustment (drivers side) on my Alfa 147 1.6 Lusso is stuck. it has been raised, but now I cannot lower it! Anyone know of a fix? I cannot drive like this - my head hits the roof! Thanks

Hi, I have a 2003 147 2.0 TS which will be 2 years old at the end of the month. Last year around this time, I had it serviced with the 12k service, it had done 3k miles. Now a year on it has done 10k miles and is due another service. My question is should this be another 12k service or 24k given...

Help - have a 2001 147 Selespeed. Recently it has taken to changing gear on it's own. Sympoms: - At low speed or while stationary, the gear selector display flashes. As soon as you try to drive off, the car changes up to 2nd on it's own,and then attempts to cycle up through the gears - I see...

Hi, I have a 2003, 03 plate 147 2.0 manual. Its coming up to its 3rd anniversary next month which means time for the annual service. Its done a little over 15k miles. Do I need to consider changing the cambelt at this service given the low mileage? Also should the service be a 36k service or...

There is no official Alfa Dealership in Cardiff at present. My 147 is out of warranty And my local garage has serviced many Alfas inc: belt changes on 156 and 145's but not a 147. No problem doing the work, he is an excellent mechanic, but does anyone know if the Service Mileage can be reset...

ISTR someone mentioning that it's a bit tricky replacing sidelight bulbs - dealer has just quoted £20 to do so as part of service (short shrift given....)?

A little friendly advice required please. A service is due on my 147 and we were aware that the cam belts would need replacing and the cost would be quite high. I dropped it off at the dealers today (Caledonia-Warrington) and when I called to find out when it would be ready, they said there was...