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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

My clutch is currently dysfunctional due to a leak from the slave cylinder seal (in)conveniently located in the gearbox, what confuses me is that the brakes still work fine, even though both systems run from the same reservoir. Brake pedal has plenty of pressure, but the clutch pedal goes to the...

Bloody good isn't it? The thing comes on every time one of the number plate lights is a bit dodgly, a little tap on the number plate bulb holder sorts it out. Now, with a blown N/S dipped headlight bulb it *doesn't* come on. 'Twas tricky removing the duff bulb, I'm thinking it going to be even...

Hi, I have just had a cambelt failure at 67k on my 156 2.0 TS. I am taking Alfa UK to small claims court, and would very much welcome any information about service schedules, alfa policy, dealer advice, previous cases of payments etc etc. If I win, I intend to go to the media too, to make sure...

Anyone know if the cargo net accessory is the same size for the 156 saloon (2002) as the estate? (The stretchy net thingy that clips into the bottom of the boot to stop your pint of milk and mars bar from rolling around)

Gareth I have the 2.4JTD from 2002 with the same sound system and as far as I can remember, you will need an Blaupunkt changer unit and all the wiring already exists in the rear of the car. If you lift the carpet in the boot, you should find the wiring under there. Simon C 156 2.4JTD V1 (2002)

Hi, Had my 2003 156 2.4JTD for about a month/1500 miles now and extremely happy with it. However one thing is puzzling me - the climate control readout is in Farenheit, although the owners manual shows it in Centigrade...........Is there a way of changing this somehow? Or is it an undocumented A-R...

Hi, Going to be getting a new child seat for my son soon (currently 7 months, but BIG!), want him to stay rear facing as long as possible, but it looks like I will need to get a next stage seat by around 9 months. Anyone got any views on car child seats (9 months-4 years) for the 156...

Hello! How are we all? Good! Can anyone shed any light on this for me? The other day, my 156 started blowing hot air very enthusiastically at me while driving, with the air controls set as follows: Temp:20 Air qty: Auto

Just had car MOT'd, it passed !! but on checking the air con for me there was no gas and when they tried to fill it up there was a hissing from behind the dash. Any ideas or help for a cheap repair appreciated. I am pretty handy with the tool box.

Friend has a 156 1.6 (49K on the clock) which has started emitting a graunching noise (chalk on a board) when on the biting point in first at traffic lights etc. Doesn't always do it but is becoming more common. Also I tried releasing the clutch pedal with the handbrake on and the engine, rather...

Hi - 156 1.8 1999 - Problem with clutch pedal - suddenly gave way - no pressure at all and unable to change gears. Clutch master cylinder replaced and all well for a couple of days, then the problem reoccurs!! System has been bled & checked for leaks - pedal functions ok again for a couple of...

156 2.0 SP3 04/2001 135000Km Am now having a clutch pedal problem, which only appears when the car is cold. 1. At morning startup the clutch pedal engages very near to the floor. 2. When clutch is released pedal travels half way back and then after 1/2 to 1 second flicks back out fully. 3. The...

My 1998 156 1.8 ts takes a while to run smoothly on starting. I have to feather the throttle for a few minutes and even then the power surges until it warms up. Anyone had a similar experience?

I thought to try fix some minor scratches myself. But there is no color code label anywhere in the trunk. My 'users manual' in french and looking at pictures there is should be. Now how to determine the color? JN

Hello everybody. This is my first message here. I would like to know if anybody here got a Alfa Romeo 156 Crosswagon, and if he is satisfied. What's good in this car, and what's bad ? Thank you very much for your answers. Pics of your car would also be appreciated. Diego

I dove the TS and the V6 back to back today. The V6 seems bouncier, dunno if it's te extra weight, but I'm thinking of some new dampers. Suggestions? -- Catman MIB#14 SKoGA#6 TEAR#4 BOTAFOF#38 Apostle#21 COSOC#3 Tyger, Tyger Burning Bright (Remove rust to reply) 116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 156...

I have a 156 (right hand drive) and just to the right of the sterring wheel and a little bit below it there is a panel in the dashboard that hides some relays / fuses etc. (i.e. next to the drivers door). It has started to fall away from the dashboard and apart from 3 plastic lugs at the top of the...

Who has the best price for front disks for the 1.8L 156 Sportwagen?

In previous discussions on here, it was said that intermittent front door speakers in the 156 were often due to a dirty connector between the door wiring and the stereo wiring. Can anyone tell me whether the connector lives in the door or is it behind the trim in the footwell? I don't want to take...