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Hi, Does anyone know where the switch that enables the reverse lights when the car is put into reverse is placed? The dealer changed the gear box before I got the car... I wonder if he failed to connect the reverse lights... Thanks in advance, Christian, 94 Alfa 155 2.0

Does anyone know why can't I post a message to this group from Outlook express v6.0 or Mozilla 1.6? I manage to post messages throgu Goggle groups but I don't like the webpage-like interface. TIA

Half Life 2: Requires an Internet Connection, October 22, 2004 Reviewer: grumpycrab from Hook, Hampshire United Kingdom The game: Half Life 2: requires an Internet Connection. This is required so that the game can be activated online before playing. However, it will undoubtedly be the best PC...

I finally broke down and sold my 83 Spider to a friend of mine. He came over to get it today and wouldn't you know the beast won't start. Three of us spent the better part of the day trying every trick in the book just to get the engine to kick over but we got nowhere. When I crank, the motor...

My wipers are playing up on the intermittent setting. Does anyone know the location of the control unit?

Hello. I guess my old Alfa is getting in trouble : when using the clutch pedal (the left one if the dictionnary was right...) it is loose for half the course and then works perfectly so i can change gear. the problem is that i assume something is wrong.

'88 v6. Need to dismantle dashboard... also need standard manual. Can anyone email-it? THX

Hi all. I've read loads of stuff about self fit tuning units for diesel engines. They promise more power and torque, same or better fuel economy, engine stresses well within manufacturers tolerances - all for under £400! If they're that good, why doesn't everyone fit them - or why don't...

hello, I am Alfisti from Poland. I have Alfa 75 Indy. Few weaks ago i started rebulid my engine, now i have all parts but i can't find oil pump for this engine (1.8 twincam). Alfa Romeo not produce this pump and is not avaliable in services. If somebody can help my, please mail to me. Can be oil...

Having problems posting so I apologise if I've posted this already. Has anyone used any OBD-II software for ALfa and if so which one? WOuld VAG-COM work (i.e. software for AUdi/Voltswagon). I'd like some simple software to read fault codes and maybe to clear them. Oh and being able to program...

Could someone explain to me why is it good for the engine to keep the clutch pedal pressed while waiting at traffic lights? Or is it completely wrong? TIA Paris A147 1.6TS 120BHP

My wife had a brake failure on our 1999 156 1.8T. The garage says a brake pipe has rusted through and all the fluid escaped. Just thought I'd mention it so that people can inspect theirs for similar corrosion. -- Simon Mason Anlaby East Yorkshire. 53°44'N 0°26'W http://www.simonmason.karoo.net

Lost Ignition key. Cannot find code. Shop will re-key if I bring in cylinder. (housecall is EXTREMELY expensive!) I have everything apart (what a mess!) -do I have to drill something out? -there is some kind of set screw from underneath but it doesn't

Dear Alfa Romeo friends, I am a happy owner of a new (4 months old now) Alfa Romeo 156 Sportwagon 2.0 JTS ("Distinctive": best equipped version). I have the "Sport" (Niveaumatic), not TI, suspension option. The car came with "Sport" version 6.5J x 16 light metal alloy wheels with Firestone...

I have all the required equipment, cables interface Laptop and software from SCANTOOL... I get the message COM1 port not responding or some such according to WIndows the COM1 port works OK Help will be appreciated.

I have a K&N filter on my 1999 selespeed, just cleaned it and oiled it, no problem ! car runs very smooth !

All, I am due a cambelt change (5 years old now) and a 48000 service. I also have a couple of other issues (knocking noise when braking as low speed ie in traffic, and leaking transmission fluid from front left axle seal). Can anyone recommend a specialist within 100mile radius of Ipswich ?? I'm...

Hello, I have misplaced my manual so can someone tell me what the yellow 'engine/ fan' shaped warning light indicates. It has just come on and is positioned to the right of the '8' on the rev counter.

From recently I am an owner of Alfa Romero 146 1.6TS. I was wondering how should it be driven to gain what is the best for the engine? Is it up to 3500 rpm, arround 3000-5000 rpm or else? What is your opinion? Thanks in advance.

Hi All, I have a 156 2.5 V6 and the front drivers side fog lamp was taken out by a brick!!!! I will also need to have her serviced soon at 36,000K. Can anyone suggest a good Alfa garage that I could use in the Essex area? Thanks Scott