You are definitely the most awesome alfa romeo reviewer with the decent quality video!! (Also the crazy sense of humour too 🤣🤣🤣) I cant wait for the next video!! . . . . . Shall we lock Chris inside of the 159 so that he can only work on the video for us? XD
Hi Joo Sun Lee, thanks for watching and for the kind comments! I wish I could make videos all the time for you guys but I have a business and a family to look after also! Its hard work but I love it! 😁
@@TheAlfaNut I also like the videos a lot and have subscribed couple months ago but the humor is usually annoying it sounds like an old guy jokes and you're too kind most of the times it looks lame but at least the content is worthy so I'll definitely keep watching.
@@TheAlfaNut To put it another way, my boss (when we were out in my car one day) said to me " I'm sure we can get you a girlfriend driving that car" My boss is a woman who is 15 years younger than myself. Says it all really.
Hack #5 is useful when it's at the dealership and we can't start the engine but need the steering unlocked to push it into the shop. Most cars have a safety release hidden underneath the centre console, or behind the column trim, so it's kinda useful to have one that's easier to get to for when your Alfa breaks down
Alfas does not break down. They just get iffy if not treated like a princess, specially when tasked with humdrum stuff like going to the supermarket. It's their Italian temper paired with a bit of narcissism and what have you. Oh, dida I mentioned that I drive a Volvo and my wife a 159? That randomly decides that it does not start and then you just disconnect the battery for 2 minutes to show the creature who is actually in charge. And off we go.
All these years later and it's still one of the most beautiful sedans/wagons ever built. Alfa knocked it out of the park with this one, especially if you got the Q4 with a 3.2 or a 2.4!
just bought one few days ago 2.0 (170hp) with a remap. previous owner took a good care of her main stuff was done so i can only refuel and drive. It's an awesome car and thanks for the tricks!
My 159 has the window up on remote key. Very practical. Great car by the way-simply underrated! It also doesnt beep when opening or closing and is incredibly reliable . Much more economic to operate and maintain then the bmw, audi ,merc gang...Alfa made the perfect choice to change the suppliers policy to deliver proper products. Now its only Bosch that needs to get up to standard . The new gen Giulia, Tonale and Stelvio are technically top notch...difficult to find better.... and the Tonale has a great design and styling!
Hi Drio, yes its a good car but make sure you buy one that has been looked after (serviced etc.) also, parts are still being made for the 159, so they are cheaper than older cars like the GTV. Good luck 👍🏻
Hi, my 159 does not beep either. I am not sure whether it's a defect or just a missing feature depending on the country of origin (not every Alfa is made in Italy). The strange thing being the fact that in settings, there are "Keys volume" and "Beep volume" options. "Beep" is probably for saving favorite radio station, resetting your milage etc., but "Keys volume" do nothing in my case and I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be the door lock/unlock beep volume.
I have the same, depends on the country you live in. I believe only in the UK it does, or you can program it somewhere in the settings i believe if you want it to do so. not entirely sure though about that last thing.
Great video! we have just bought159 RED .but this one is auto.and the gear knob depresser on front of knob is broken. do you know how to replace it with out my big stilson whrench getting involved. Thanks
Hi Bob, thanks for watching! Sorry but I have to say no, I’m not familiar with the auto box I’m afraid. However my best advice would be to nip over to www.alfaowner.com and ask the question on the 159 forum. Everyone is really helpful on there and somebody will have solved your problem before and most likely posted a thread explaining how it was fixed. Good luck. 👍🏻
I don't know how people can own a car for more than a day and not sit in the driver's seat and read the handbook from cover to cover on the driveway. Maybe it's just me... Must admit though I didn't know you could push the armrest forwards, or the night mode feature. Must've missed those pages...
Man, i really thought i am the only one doing this....every car i bought i just sit the whole first day after purchase in the driver seat reading the manual like 100 times and trying features. But also, i own my 159 2 years now and never read about the moving armrest...
My UK 2007 159 lowers all the windows if you keep the unlock button depressed but does not unlock the doors until you do a single unlock press. It also puts all the windows back up if you hold the lock button.
Hi John, thanks for watching and for the feedback. Strange, most UK 159's don't have the window close function. Have you owned the car from new? If not, maybe somebody successfully got their local Alfa dealer to program it back in?
@@TheAlfaNut I wish, I would love to own a brand new Alfa. I bought it three years ago, it has done 180,000 miles and drives like a dream. My policy is, if someone gets in the way of the windows closing then tough luck :). Annoying faults are the switches on the pedals but if you are a contortionist or have a bendy daughter like I have then changing or resetting them is easy.
My 159 does close all 4 windows when I hold the lock button on the remote, it also makes no beep when locking or unlocking. Never knew that wasn't normal. I have a 1.9jtdm remapped to 190hp, it's a joy to drive.
Great as always! my boot in SW opens only with the key. the button on the roof top does not work.change boot on control panel doesn't change anything.Any idea ?
Hi Selena, the diesels are very reliable BUT make sure it has been looked after well and serviced regularly. Otherwise a great engine and very economical too.
Hi mate, thanks so much for the compliment, I’m glad you enjoy the channel. I’ve been behind for the last few months but working on new material now, so keep ‘em peeled for new content soon! 🙂👍🏻
Ciao, adoro i tuoi video. Volevo chiederti una cosa, potresti ottenere parti del corpo dell'Alfa Romeo 155 gta? o lo spoiler posteriore del 155 zagato, o in mancanza di quello del 155 dtm. Sto cercando di costruire l'auto dei miei sogni. Saluti dall'Argentina
Ciao Micky Non so dove trovare quelle parti da solo, ma suggerirei di contattare Alfaholics nel Regno Unito, (www.alfaholics.com) o di provare anche Autolusso (www.alfamotive.co.uk/) Buona fortuna con la costruzione dell'auto dei tuoi sogni!
Grazie per i suggerimenti Afra è un laboratorio specializzato? Sto cercando di ottenere il numero di telefono o il contatto della scuderia giudici, forse vogliono vendermene uno e avvisare. Al momento sto finendo di mettere insieme e risolvere alcuni problemi meccanici che 155q4 ha. L'ho con 320 CV e ogni volta che aumento la sua potenza appare qualcosa di nuovo. Ma confido che raggiungerò l'equilibrio.
Just got a 07 2.4 jtdm 159 Russo red had plenty of alfas over the years but this one is about the best only gripe is the drivers side front suspension its acquired a horrible squeak any ideas .
Hi Stuart, yes a simple problem - one or both of your suspension arms need replacing as the bushes are worn. Not expensive to do, probably a couple of hundred quid tops but not cost effective to just replace bushes on their own - best to simply replace. 👍🏻
hey Alfa Nut, Im thinking of buying a 156 v6, but I was told they cram the v6 in so tight that timing belt changes are extremely expensive , can you do a review of the 156 V6 running and maintenance costs
Hi Sammy, I own a 1998 156 V6 and it costs around £500 to change the cam belt. The 156 has more room in the engine bay to work than in the GTV but maintenance is still a challenge, as the engine was designed to be fitted North - South, not East - West! 😄 They are great though - you should definitely buy one
Sorry Rudy, I havent done any work on a new Giulia so cant answer that. You could head over to: www.alfaowner.com and ask on there? Someone will help you for sure 👍🏻🙂
OK, here you go. What you want to do is set the car and alarm to Dutch mode, where they have different rules for nuisance noise. Following is how it can be done: Set the ignition key to Key-On; activate the hazard warning flasher press and HOLD the rear fog light control button. while holding rear fog button down: (Quickly) pull key fob out then back in then out, - starting from the Key-On/in state, always holding down the rear fog light button. at the end of the sequence, the siren emits 5 beeps to indicate the activation of programming mode. release the rear fog light switch and press it again the same number of times as the desired mode (each press gives a feedback beep). Press 4 times to set to Dutch then put key fob back in once you have selected Dutch within 10 seconds of last press of fog light button. If the button is pressed for an invalid number of times (e.g. greater than the number of available operating modes), the siren emits 5 beeps and is cancelled and the country code is not changed: the siren emits the same number of beeps as the number which indicates the selected operating mode: each beep lasts 1 s and is followed by a 0.5 s pause. at the end of the beeps, set the key to the Key-Off position: the alarm is programmed in the new mode. For Dutch arming and disarming will now be quiet, however alarm if activated will be slightly louder. It also I think would alarm repeat 3 times rather than 8 to not be such a nuisance if alarm is triggered. To set back to gb mode follow instructions above but gb mode is 2 presses of fog light not 4 as is for Dutch. I not making this up, I have an alfa 159 and have used this. The bit I took a couple of goes to get right is when pulling key fob out/in/out you need to do this pretty quickly.
Bmw is good as a driver expirience. But nevertheless belive me.. I had more than 30 cars untill now from which 5bmw..i gave 5 chances to this brand. Always something breaks down. Lexus as an example only oil change.. So pardon my french but fuck bmw.
Thanks for the share and would appreciate it if you share mechanic hacks, all Alfa clubs talks about swirl flaps, EGR and one other sensor cancelation and remap, but no in-depth info regarding the how to or what is the effect on the car except the HP and engine life increase claims. What you say?
Is there any way you can reset the oil-service light by yourself or do I have to go to a workshop? I'm doing the service on my cars myself and that damn "Time to change engine oil" message have been bugging me for 4-5 years now 😝
Hi Jan, thanks for watching but I can't help I'm afraid, I don't know the answer to this. I'd recommend that you go to: www.alfaowner.com and ask those guys - they will tell you! Cheers!
Non, malheureusement pas sur tous les modèles - il semble que certains soient fixés en place mais ils peuvent aussi devenir très rigides, alors essayez de pousser le vôtre vers l'avant pour voir s'il bouge! Merci d'avoir regardé!
Sorry for the delay replying mate, yes they are worth buying still - the 2.4 is s great engine. Check the subframes as they rust and suspension too. 👍🏻
Very good video; i remember in my 156 you can not open the doors stayng inside only if childrens safety notches were engaged; I do not know if the system is the same in 159.
Im thinking on buying one 159 but i prefer the petrole engines. 2.2 jts sounds good with 185 bhp but it seems so slow because of the heavy chassis. 1.75tb is rare at us. Any1 owning 2.2 jts any thoughts? How agile is that in the daily drives?
In fact, I knew about all this, but I still could not cope with one problem. How to reset the service interval on ponel? I read somewhere that you need to press the clutch and brake pedal several times with the car turned off, but I'm not sure that this applies to the 159 model. Somehow I tried to do this and after that milage started flashing
Hi, thanks for watching but I can't help I'm afraid, I don't know the answer to this. I'd recommend that you go to: www.alfaowner.com and ask those guys - they will tell you! Cheers!
Olá. Tenho um alfa 147 1.9JTDm Q2 e quero montar um air intake, qual o melhor sitio? O stio da caixa de ar existente é excelente mas como levar ar frio para lá?
Ola Lucas, eu acho que o melhor lugar é atrás da grade dianteira em algum lugar, mas cuidado que ele não vai permitir água se você dirigir na chuva! Os motores não gostam de respirar na água!
Hi, the 159 V6 is pretty reliable but is quite heavy so it uses a lot of fuel. Its also not very fast considering it has a big engine! Watch out for worn tyres and suspension but otherwise I think they are generally ok.
Amazing video welldone i own 159 2.4 jtdm 2006 it has 242000km and it runs like a new ,my first car and i love it my target car is Giulia after 5 years ,,maybe.....
Mine 159 2.4 jtdm from 2007 can close all Windows from te remote... just press closing button second time after close and hold a while... the all windows will go up. So check it better before makig another video.. cheers :p
Hi Marcin - if you are in Poland and not driving a UK or French 159 then you are lucky! 😉. In the UK and France this feature does not work unfortunately. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
You can manually set the beeping off by giving it a different country setting for the alarm mode even if you don't have multiecuscan (multiecuscan requires the electronic key code on your vehicle code card): To set to the Dutch Mode: 1. Put key in. 2. Turn on hazards. 3. Press and hold rear foglight. 4. Pull key out, put key back in and out again. 5. Release foglight button. 6. You should hear 4 slow beeps. This confirms that you are in program mode. 7. Press the rear fog light 4 times (for Dutch setting) and put key back in within 10 seconds. 8. The system will beep as many times to denote the relative alarm code setting (see below: 4 times for Dutch mode). 9. Finally, key out to complete the new alarm mode setting. Alarm modes: 0 - Alarm inhibited. 1 - EEC 2 - UK 3 - Belgium 4 - Holland 5 - World
Hi DanyEEL - thanks for watching. I try to handwash my cars - car washes tend to scratch & dull paint. I use good quality wash products and often ceramic coat my cars so they are easier to keep clean. Detailing now and again helps to keep the overall impression of the car good, as dirty exhaust tips, brake calipers or messy interiors bring the image down, even if the bodywork is shiny!
Great stuff!👍..just got my first 159..a 1750 TI and I'm in love...no really..I'm in love..best car I've ever had!👌...it's my fifth Alfa..two 156..one 147 and one Mito Turbo...but this one...OMG...😍...the speed and the comfort...I'l stick to this one for sure...and the looks...💃💃..Keep up the good work man!👍
Hi John, thanks for watching! She sounds like a keeper. I just drove a mildly tuned 1750 tbi ti for an upcoming video and really enjoyed it. 230bhp and a real head turner too. What’s not to love? 😄
@@TheAlfaNut ...nice..👍...looking forward to that video..when is it coming out?....a little update on my 159..I got a new alfa logo plate in the front and I repainted the bonnet due to it having a lot of stone chips...the guy who did it did a fantastic job and well spent money as I planning to keep this one for a long time!🙌
Incredible! Yesterday I thought my dashboard lighting was failing. I was very depressed until the lighting worked again when I restarted. Loose contact ?? No, today I'm watching your video and have to laugh out loud. A hidden ALFA function led me astray. Thank you, thank you, thank you,.... ... and who knows the other hacks ...after over 10 years of ownership, unbelievable......
Well my Wifes Alfa!!!!! She went to work At Hospital Friday and it rained on the way home.So on went the wipers BUT they did strange juddering like motion as if the contact was just touching for second then not? that's odd BUT even odder the lights flashed on and off as the wipers stopped momentarily ……...Me to the rescue I knew it was as fuse BUT it was not. The only thing Jane had done since I drove it was move the steering wheel out... when we pushed it back in the wipers worked fine and lights did not flash any thoughts!????
Hi Bob, yes it sounds to me like there is a wire that has had its insulation damaged behind the dash and moving the steering wheel is intermittently shorting it against something metal. I just spent several days trying to locate a similar short on my Spiders loom. In the end my auto sparky just bypassed the problem area and installed an inline fuse instead. Electrical gremlins are SOOO annoying.
Love this channel and each new issue... I rock a Stelvio TI Sport in the Midwestern US (aka the ‘flyover states’) and it gets pretty lonely for Alfisti...but we still know how to find each other and party: Alfa Romeo Owners Club (AROC for short!) Then again, that’s EXACTLY why I bought her...and she has proven absolutely brilliant in any weather! (Damn shame for all the sheep that buy German SUV’s or American Bro-Dozers...they’re missing out!) More for me..haha! Love my Stelvio to bits!! PS: I also own a 1976 Series 2 Spider Veloce in my perfect spec; working on my dream Alfa Garage! Plus...spending 12 days in May 2020 in Italy with AROC doing 5-Star car-related things like true hedonists!!
Hi Grant, thanks for watching and for the kind comments - I’m happy that you enjoy watching a middle aged man doing dumb stuff in public! 😆. Nice choice of Alfa there - I’m hoping to drive a Stelvio soon for a video too - they look great. To be honest seeing other Alfas on the road in the UK is pretty rare too but we know something that other people don’t! 😉 Cheers 👍🏻
The Alfa Nut no worries...I’m a middle-aged man doing dumb stuff in public EVERY DAY! The Stelvio has made this (introvert) into an EXTROVERT and I think it’s healthy for body and mind alike! THANK YOU ALFA ROMEO...where have you been all my life?!?
I’m visiting the Alfa museum in Milan in June, hoping to see some rare stuff backstage where the non exhibits are stored. Watch out for THAT video! Have fun mate 👍🏻
The Alfa Nut the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo is a wonderful visit for any Alfa Nut...I’ll be visiting for my second time in May! Be sure to poke around out back, too...Italy’s largest shopping mall IL CENTRO is built on the partially-demolished hallowed ground of Alfa’s huge Arese factory!
Early cars like mine also close the windows on the remote. The one I hadn't realised was the one with the steering lock. That one I guess is for maintenance. Very handy if you're working on the steering for example.
The windows also close from the remote control. First lock the car from the remote control and then press the button again and hold it until the windows close.
Hi Wil - thanks for watching! I haven't driven a V6 159 but I can tell you that it's a heavy and complicated car and you will spend more on maintenance but the 4WD system is useful. The engine is not like a Busso v6 however and does not have much character. Poor fuel consumption compared to a diesel too. The 3.2. is comfortable and great for motorway trips but I would probably buy the 2.4 diesel instead, as it has almost the same power, a good exhaust sound (5 cylinders) and is lighter and cheaper to run. :0)
Yeah! My 159 is special, I can get the windows down and up on the remote (health and safety be damned!). I'll try and remember the follow me light trick though, could be useful at some point (possibly)
@@TheAlfaNut The first 159 series can close and open the windows with the remote... Like the 147 and 156... After they put the electric switch to open the boot on the rear badge, they apparently needed to disable one connection to achieve this and decided for the close windows with the remote... That is the information i got after exchange my 147 for the 159..
So as the car is actually a 2.0 170bhp are you saying that it has slow acceleration in your first Vid? I have a 1.9 and I wouldn't call that slow so I'm surprised the 2.0 feels sluggish on the road of death.
Hi Christian, thanks for watching. Yes I’m afraid it did feel slow - Gary and I think that there might be a problem with the ecu. 170 bhp should feel quicker than that! 🤔
My remote stopped working in the middle of Vienna in the pouring rain. I thought this is crazy how the hell am I supposed to open the car. Luckily after 10 minutes of repeatedly pressing the button it suddenly unlocked. I could not remember receiving any keys when I bought the car and carried on thinking how dumb it was not to have keys. Thanks to not one of your tips you just showed me where the 'hidden' key is :-) Thank you very much! Enjoy your content a lot.
Thanks for watching Rupert - glad to be of service! I love Vienna, been loads as the Mother in Law is from there but never broken down yet! (Touch wood)
The Alfa Nut Well, if you don't think it's weird hit me up next time you're here (there?) for a beer if you want as I'm living there (here). I've got a v6 Brera.
The dash light out feature would be useful for me driving interstate in outback Australia, as I usually set the cruise control and throw a towel over the dash, so that the lights don't burn my eyes and give you better vision of the outside.
I've never had the 'beep' turned on on my 159. I wasn't even aware that there was such a thing .. Here's the instructions on how to de-activate beep : haveabreak82.blogspot.com/2016/02/alfa-romeo-159brera-locking-and.html ... I suspect there would be a similar way to 'activate' the beep
You’re a Nut, you’re a nut. You grew on a tree then fell on the ground. People are always kicking you around. One day someone stepped on you. That is why you cracked in to. You’re a Nut. You’re a Alfa Nut ! Well done.
When I bought my 159SW the car was set on autolock with key, I forgot something in the bikeshed and closed the door with running engine. The car locked me out with the housekey also in the car. My neighbour was home and has a spare housekey, so I could unlock the car with the spare key. I've set all these futures off in the board computer, if something like this happens when youre not in the neighbourhood of the spare key you have a real problem.
There's another hidden feature and I thought you were going to demonstrate as you had your hands in it 😅 The arm rest lid, actually opens up in two, making this way a secret compartment. They have a magnet to keep it closed. Great vid nonetheless, keep it up!
@@TheAlfaNut The funny thing is that if you're car has the small and secret compartment you cannot slide the armrest. I own a 159 1750 TBI and i cannot slide the armrest because of the small and secret compartment.
I did found that out yesterday!!! A Wasp was near my Car and I just tryed it with the Remote 😂 and surprise! IT WORKED 🤣🤣 And yes I'm scared of wasps You just earned an subscriber
Interesting. I press and hold the close button on the remote and the windows close .... Also, my coming home light goes up to 210 seconds 😄 I use that a lot!
Thanks for watching Michael - it only works in some countries. Its supposed to prevent closure accidents but it sounds like you can get to work strangling passengers if you feel like it!
@@TheAlfaNut I guessed so 😄, but it's strange because everything is extra safe here (Germany). Maybe it's the year of construction? My 159 is a quite early one, a 2006 2.2 JTS. I don't have a movable arm rest for example. I don't miss it (I miss the arm rest of the 156 though) and prefer being able to close all windows while walking away from the car 😉
You are definitely the most awesome alfa romeo reviewer with the decent quality video!! (Also the crazy sense of humour too 🤣🤣🤣)
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Shall we lock Chris inside of the 159 so that he can only work on the video for us? XD
Hi Joo Sun Lee, thanks for watching and for the kind comments! I wish I could make videos all the time for you guys but I have a business and a family to look after also! Its hard work but I love it! 😁
@@TheAlfaNut I also like the videos a lot and have subscribed couple months ago but the humor is usually annoying it sounds like an old guy jokes and you're too kind most of the times it looks lame but at least the content is worthy so I'll definitely keep watching.
Hi Tsvetelin, thanks for watching and subscribing! Sorry you don’t like the humour but I AM an old man, so my jokes have to be “Dad” jokes! 😉
@@TheAlfaNut :D No worries as I said content is quite good and interesting for me so I'll keep watching!
I’ll try to be less cheesy in future! 😉👍🏻
159 most beautiful car on earth
Thanks for watching, its certainly a looker! 👍🏻
@@TheAlfaNut To put it another way, my boss (when we were out in my car one day) said to me " I'm sure we can get you a girlfriend driving that car" My boss is a woman who is 15 years younger than myself. Says it all really.
Haha let her find some ladies for you!! 😉
My 1750 TBI gets delivered tomorrow, can’t wait. First seen a 159 when I was 6 (12 years ago now) and now I’ve finally been able to buy one.
I want more of this 159 videos, especially the sportwagon its just great!
Thanks for watching!
Berlina is much much better or Brera
I had a 159 TBI TI, was a wonderful car. I own my dream car now but still miss my beautiful Alfa.
Hi Ravi - can I ask what your dream car is?
The 159 Sportwagon TBi is incredible ❤️
Hack #5 is useful when it's at the dealership and we can't start the engine but need the steering unlocked to push it into the shop. Most cars have a safety release hidden underneath the centre console, or behind the column trim, so it's kinda useful to have one that's easier to get to for when your Alfa breaks down
Hi Fish, thanks for watching! I guess that all of these little quirks have a use, it’s just that some are more obvious than others! 😉
Alfas does not break down. They just get iffy if not treated like a princess, specially when tasked with humdrum stuff like going to the supermarket. It's their Italian temper paired with a bit of narcissism and what have you. Oh, dida I mentioned that I drive a Volvo and my wife a 159? That randomly decides that it does not start and then you just disconnect the battery for 2 minutes to show the creature who is actually in charge. And off we go.
After 5 years owning one, I knew just half of them. Thanks for the tips!! Great work!
Thanks for watching Joao! Glad you enjoyed it!
All these years later and it's still one of the most beautiful sedans/wagons ever built. Alfa knocked it out of the park with this one, especially if you got the Q4 with a 3.2 or a 2.4!
Hi i search for my 159 Brera TI english seat where i can find thèm in really good like new quality ??
Hi there, you will only find seats for a Brera now from a car that is being broken for parts. Sorry.
Alfa-Romeo is my favorite car brand 😍.
Thanks for watching Lorenzo!
@@TheAlfaNut 😉
Hi i have one question !
Can we close the windows with the remote ?
Yes you can - unless you live in the UK!
just bought one few days ago 2.0 (170hp) with a remap. previous owner took a good care of her main stuff was done so i can only refuel and drive. It's an awesome car and thanks for the tricks!
Hi mate, my pleasure - thanks for watching! 1750 tbi drive will be next 👍🏻
me too like a week a go. alfa 159.
My 159 has the window up on remote key. Very practical. Great car by the way-simply underrated!
It also doesnt beep when opening or closing and is incredibly reliable . Much more economic to operate and maintain then the bmw, audi ,merc gang...Alfa made the perfect choice to change the suppliers policy to deliver proper products. Now its only Bosch that needs to get up to standard . The new gen Giulia, Tonale and Stelvio are technically top notch...difficult to find better.... and the Tonale has a great design and styling!
My 159 is 2010, i am almost 4 year owner and closing the windows were biggest secret for me, i thought its impossible, thank you for hacks :)
Hi Repri - thanks for watching and glad I could help! Cheers Chris
My first car, got it 2 weeks ago😁
Good first car mate - have fun but be careful! ;0)
Flolosola Which engine ? 2.2L JTS ?
Flolosola sames
@@TheAlfaNut I am thinking of buying the 159. Is it worth and are the parts of the 159 expensive?
Hi Drio, yes its a good car but make sure you buy one that has been looked after (serviced etc.) also, parts are still being made for the 159, so they are cheaper than older cars like the GTV. Good luck 👍🏻
Disengaging the steering lock is so you can steer it while under tow.
Yes - thanks for commenting Owen. No “towing broken down Alfa” jokes now please! 😉
6:18 my 159 won't beep when unlocked anyway, even without the trick. Is this the case with everyone?
Hi mate, no the car should beep when unlocked! 🤔
Hi, my 159 does not beep either.
I am not sure whether it's a defect or just a missing feature depending on the country of origin (not every Alfa is made in Italy).
The strange thing being the fact that in settings, there are "Keys volume" and "Beep volume" options. "Beep" is probably for saving favorite radio station, resetting your milage etc., but "Keys volume" do nothing in my case and I'm pretty sure it's supposed to be the door lock/unlock beep volume.
I have the same, depends on the country you live in. I believe only in the UK it does, or you can program it somewhere in the settings i believe if you want it to do so. not entirely sure though about that last thing.
Same like mine....no beep, just flash and kick from unlock mechanism
my 159 doesn't beep either in Australia. I wonder if it can be switched on somehow?
I owned a 159, was the most beautiful car I drove. Still to this day, I am filled with regret whenever one passes nearby...
Hi Leonardo - thanks for watching! They are very cheap now, you should buy another one! 😉
@@TheAlfaNut Yes indeed. I drive a Giulietta these days. Also a beautiful car.
Great video! we have just bought159 RED .but this one is auto.and the gear knob depresser on front of knob is broken. do you know how to replace it with out my big stilson whrench getting involved.
Thanks
Hi Bob, thanks for watching! Sorry but I have to say no, I’m not familiar with the auto box I’m afraid. However my best advice would be to nip over to www.alfaowner.com and ask the question on the 159 forum. Everyone is really helpful on there and somebody will have solved your problem before and most likely posted a thread explaining how it was fixed. Good luck. 👍🏻
@@TheAlfaNut Do you know how to clean injectors ours is 159 2.4 diesel
I don't know how people can own a car for more than a day and not sit in the driver's seat and read the handbook from cover to cover on the driveway. Maybe it's just me...
Must admit though I didn't know you could push the armrest forwards, or the night mode feature. Must've missed those pages...
Hi mate, yes I do actually read my owners manual - perhaps not cover to cover but certainly the main points. Obviously not a real man! ;0)
Man, i really thought i am the only one doing this....every car i bought i just sit the whole first day after purchase in the driver seat reading the manual like 100 times and trying features.
But also, i own my 159 2 years now and never read about the moving armrest...
My UK 2007 159 lowers all the windows if you keep the unlock button depressed but does not unlock the doors until you do a single unlock press. It also puts all the windows back up if you hold the lock button.
Hi John, thanks for watching and for the feedback. Strange, most UK 159's don't have the window close function. Have you owned the car from new? If not, maybe somebody successfully got their local Alfa dealer to program it back in?
@@TheAlfaNut I wish, I would love to own a brand new Alfa. I bought it three years ago, it has done 180,000 miles and drives like a dream. My policy is, if someone gets in the way of the windows closing then tough luck :). Annoying faults are the switches on the pedals but if you are a contortionist or have a bendy daughter like I have then changing or resetting them is easy.
Mine closes all windows when i long-press the lock button.
Mine too.
My first 159 had this locking feature. My second one did not. Alfa dealers in Australia will not alter the programming to enable one-touch windows up.
In the UK, this is not allowed sadly!
My 159 does close all 4 windows when I hold the lock button on the remote, it also makes no beep when locking or unlocking. Never knew that wasn't normal. I have a 1.9jtdm remapped to 190hp, it's a joy to drive.
Hi Nic, thanks for watching and commenting! You obviously have a rogue vehicle!! ;0)
Odličan video. Posedujem 159ku već 4 godine a znao sam samo za 3 od 8 stavki sa spiska...hvala.
Given Alfa Romeos track record on electrics all this "wizardry" does scare me a bit
Modern Alfas dont really have electrical problems any more Philip but there are still some issues of old, such as hidden rust and depreciation!
Great video! Do you know if all or some of this hacks also apply for the Brera?
Hi Bernhard, thanks for watching. Yes, most if not all of these should apply to the Brera as their electrics and build are mostly the same. 👍🏻
The Alfa Nut Thank you so much, will try it tomorrow on my Brera.
Is it possible that on my Alfa 159 sw 2010. armrest can’t move? I’m trying to push, nothing happens so i’m afraid that it can brake if i push more
Hi Vukasin, yes - I think that on some models, the armrest does not move.
Great as always! my boot in SW opens only with the key. the button on the roof top does not work.change boot on control panel doesn't change anything.Any idea ?
Have you checked the fuse? That would be the first thing to check. If fuse is ok, then check the wiring earth.
Got the same thing in my berlina, i cant really bother haha
It succeeded to me once when the battery was low.
In your case I think it could be a problem of oxidation of the button
Have a 159 question , Diesel wagon version 170xxx in good condition , are these reliable ? Would you drive one these long distances 70,000 per year ?
Hi Selena, the diesels are very reliable BUT make sure it has been looked after well and serviced regularly. Otherwise a great engine and very economical too.
I bought my first Alfa Romeo today and I can't work out why I waited 56 years but your channel is really cool 😎
Hi mate, thanks so much for the compliment, I’m glad you enjoy the channel. I’ve been behind for the last few months but working on new material now, so keep ‘em peeled for new content soon! 🙂👍🏻
Ciao, adoro i tuoi video. Volevo chiederti una cosa, potresti ottenere parti del corpo dell'Alfa Romeo 155 gta? o lo spoiler posteriore del 155 zagato, o in mancanza di quello del 155 dtm. Sto cercando di costruire l'auto dei miei sogni. Saluti dall'Argentina
Ciao Micky
Non so dove trovare quelle parti da solo, ma suggerirei di contattare Alfaholics nel Regno Unito, (www.alfaholics.com) o di provare anche Autolusso (www.alfamotive.co.uk/)
Buona fortuna con la costruzione dell'auto dei tuoi sogni!
Ciao, forse puoi provare anche da AFRA a Milano.
Buon lavoro
Grazie per i suggerimenti Afra è un laboratorio specializzato? Sto cercando di ottenere il numero di telefono o il contatto della scuderia giudici, forse vogliono vendermene uno e avvisare. Al momento sto finendo di mettere insieme e risolvere alcuni problemi meccanici che 155q4 ha. L'ho con 320 CV e ogni volta che aumento la sua potenza appare qualcosa di nuovo. Ma confido che raggiungerò l'equilibrio.
@@mickyquiroga3517 Ottimo, complimenti.
AFRA è un ricambista storico Alfa Romeo: www.afra.it/it/
Forza Argentina
studio calderini Grazie mille, quando porto l'auto dal laboratorio tra un paio di settimane, caricherò un video.
I have Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 Twin spark 2001 and I get a weird beep sound from the radio while driving how can I fix this ?
Sorry Nikola, I don’t know - try asking on: www.alfaowner.com 👍🏻
Do you know a hack for removing tha hazardwarning when braking? Could really use it.
Hi Peter, sorry I’m afraid I can’t help on that topic. Try asking on www.alfaowners.com
Cheers chris
Just got a 07 2.4 jtdm 159 Russo red had plenty of alfas over the years but this one is about the best only gripe is the drivers side front suspension its acquired a horrible squeak any ideas .
Hi Stuart, yes a simple problem - one or both of your suspension arms need replacing as the bushes are worn. Not expensive to do, probably a couple of hundred quid tops but not cost effective to just replace bushes on their own - best to simply replace. 👍🏻
@@TheAlfaNut cheers for that I'll get a look at them when its dry weather not so at moment
hey Alfa Nut, Im thinking of buying a 156 v6, but I was told they cram the v6 in so tight that timing belt changes are extremely expensive , can you do a review of the 156 V6 running and maintenance costs
Hi Sammy, I own a 1998 156 V6 and it costs around £500 to change the cam belt. The 156 has more room in the engine bay to work than in the GTV but maintenance is still a challenge, as the engine was designed to be fitted North - South, not East - West! 😄
They are great though - you should definitely buy one
I want a 74 fiat spider with a modern Alan engine. Any suggestions
Yes - I take a 1750 tbi engine out of a 159, tune it to 240 bhp and use that!
5 cylinder 2.4 jtdm is the best diesel engine out there? at least after ECU remap +40hp +80nm or something similar
Yes I agree - I would choose that engine for a daily driver 159
Alfa Nut how do you remove the USB Front Console on 2019 Giulia, thanks.
Sorry Rudy, I havent done any work on a new Giulia so cant answer that. You could head over to: www.alfaowner.com and ask on there? Someone will help you for sure 👍🏻🙂
@@TheAlfaNut Thanks for replying and continue on with doing you, its great.
Thanks a lot for watching Rudy, I have some new videos planned and have decided to buy a Giulia as my daily this year. Hopefully a Quadrifoglio! 😉
6,000 subscribers today - WooHoo!
Awesome, thx for the armrest hack i have those short actionman arm's 😂
Hi Damike - thanks for watching!
10 years of ownership and you have cured the dreaded window drop
And who knew the armrest slid 😂
Hi Jamie, thanks for watching, glad it was useful! 👍🏻
The 1,8 progression engine is a good option in this car?
Hi Tobias - the Diesel engines are the most reliable, the JTS engines are not so good (apart from the V6 which is good.)
there is a way to disable the beeps for locking/unlocking, (and re-enabling if you so wish) if you want to know let me know :)
Anyone?
Just say it
Yes please - we want to know! :0)
OK, here you go.
What you want to do is set the car and alarm to Dutch mode, where they have different rules for nuisance noise. Following is how it can be done:
Set the ignition key to Key-On;
activate the hazard warning flasher
press and HOLD the rear fog light control button. while holding rear fog button down:
(Quickly) pull key fob out then back in then out, - starting from the Key-On/in state, always holding down the rear fog light button.
at the end of the sequence, the siren emits 5 beeps to indicate the activation of programming mode.
release the rear fog light switch and press it again the same number of times as the desired mode (each press gives a feedback beep). Press 4 times to set to Dutch then put key fob back in once you have selected Dutch within 10 seconds of last press of fog light button.
If the button is pressed for an invalid number of times (e.g. greater than the number of available operating modes), the siren emits 5 beeps and is cancelled and the country code is not changed:
the siren emits the same number of beeps as the number which indicates the selected operating mode: each beep lasts 1 s and is followed by a 0.5 s pause.
at the end of the beeps, set the key to the Key-Off position: the alarm is programmed in the new mode.
For Dutch arming and disarming will now be quiet, however alarm if activated will be slightly louder. It also I think would alarm repeat 3 times rather than 8 to not be such a nuisance if alarm is triggered.
To set back to gb mode follow instructions above but gb mode is 2 presses of fog light not 4 as is for Dutch.
I not making this up, I have an alfa 159 and have used this. The bit I took a couple of goes to get right is when pulling key fob out/in/out you need to do this pretty quickly.
Is that thing with the remote opening the windows something special? My 1996 BMW has it, and yes you can also close the windows too.
Hi Marjan - its not really special but many people don’t realise they can do it!
What else is your 96 bmw is capable of?
92 mph 👍🏻😉
Bmw is good as a driver expirience. But nevertheless belive me.. I had more than 30 cars untill now from which 5bmw..i gave 5 chances to this brand. Always something breaks down. Lexus as an example only oil change.. So pardon my french but fuck bmw.
Thanks for the share and would appreciate it if you share mechanic hacks, all Alfa clubs talks about swirl flaps, EGR and one other sensor cancelation and remap, but no in-depth info regarding the how to or what is the effect on the car except the HP and engine life increase claims.
What you say?
I'll do my best!
Is there any way you can reset the oil-service light by yourself or do I have to go to a workshop?
I'm doing the service on my cars myself and that damn "Time to change engine oil" message have been bugging me for 4-5 years now 😝
Hi Jan, thanks for watching but I can't help I'm afraid, I don't know the answer to this. I'd recommend that you go to: www.alfaowner.com and ask those guys - they will tell you! Cheers!
L'accoudoir s'avance sur tous les modèles de 159 ?
Non, malheureusement pas sur tous les modèles - il semble que certains soient fixés en place mais ils peuvent aussi devenir très rigides, alors essayez de pousser le vôtre vers l'avant pour voir s'il bouge! Merci d'avoir regardé!
Hey Mate, looking at a 159 wagon in the TI trim with the 5cyl 2.4
Are these cars reliable still? Worth the buy, despite the age?
Sorry for the delay replying mate, yes they are worth buying still - the 2.4 is s great engine. Check the subframes as they rust and suspension too. 👍🏻
Very good video; i remember in my 156 you can not open the doors stayng inside only if childrens safety notches were engaged; I do not know if the system is the same in 159.
Hi Oscar, thanks for watching! I’m not sure, I didnt check the child locks 🙂
Cool video! Would it be possible to do one for the 156? Or are the functions too similar? Thanks!
Hi Christopher - don’t worry I own a 156 V6 so will make some vids about that soon 👍🏻
Im thinking on buying one 159 but i prefer the petrole engines. 2.2 jts sounds good with 185 bhp but it seems so slow because of the heavy chassis. 1.75tb is rare at us. Any1 owning 2.2 jts any thoughts? How agile is that in the daily drives?
Hi Peter, sorry for the late reply - its not very exciting I’m afraid! 🥴
In fact, I knew about all this, but I still could not cope with one problem. How to reset the service interval on ponel? I read somewhere that you need to press the clutch and brake pedal several times with the car turned off, but I'm not sure that this applies to the 159 model. Somehow I tried to do this and after that milage started flashing
Hi, thanks for watching but I can't help I'm afraid, I don't know the answer to this. I'd recommend that you go to: www.alfaowner.com and ask those guys - they will tell you! Cheers!
can you do this for the 147 too?
Yes - Some of these hacks also apply to the 147 as well.
Interesting that the platform was initially co developed with saab and it has some saab like features like the dimming dash etc..
I was sad that SAAB went out of business. An interesting and idiosyncratic car maker!
I wonder if my 156SW is equipped with similar? Will try tomorrow!
Hi mate, there should be some similar hacks for the 156 - I’ll make a video about my 156 V6 soon, including a hacks video! 👍🏻
Do those hacks function on a Brera too? Thanks
Hi Carlos, thanks for watching! Yes I think most of them should work on a Brera - its very similar to a 159 in build.
Olá. Tenho um alfa 147 1.9JTDm Q2 e quero montar um air intake, qual o melhor sitio? O stio da caixa de ar existente é excelente mas como levar ar frio para lá?
Ola Lucas, eu acho que o melhor lugar é atrás da grade dianteira em algum lugar, mas cuidado que ele não vai permitir água se você dirigir na chuva! Os motores não gostam de respirar na água!
Is any major problem with the Alfa Romeo 159 V6?
Hi, the 159 V6 is pretty reliable but is quite heavy so it uses a lot of fuel. Its also not very fast considering it has a big engine! Watch out for worn tyres and suspension but otherwise I think they are generally ok.
Amazing video welldone
i own 159 2.4 jtdm 2006 it has 242000km and it runs like a new ,my first car and i love it
my target car is Giulia after 5 years ,,maybe.....
Hi Mohamad, thanks for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed it and good luck with getting a Giulia! 👍🏻
What's the shining noise in my 159 Alfa Romero
"Shining noise" ???
Mine 159 2.4 jtdm from 2007 can close all Windows from te remote... just press closing button second time after close and hold a while... the all windows will go up. So check it better before makig another video.. cheers :p
Hi Marcin - if you are in Poland and not driving a UK or French 159 then you are lucky! 😉. In the UK and France this feature does not work unfortunately. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Ohh, okay, yes its from GERYMANY
You can manually set the beeping off by giving it a different country setting for the alarm mode even if you don't have multiecuscan (multiecuscan requires the electronic key code on your vehicle code card):
To set to the Dutch Mode:
1. Put key in.
2. Turn on hazards.
3. Press and hold rear foglight.
4. Pull key out, put key back in and out again.
5. Release foglight button.
6. You should hear 4 slow beeps. This confirms that you are in program mode.
7. Press the rear fog light 4 times (for Dutch setting) and put key back in within 10 seconds.
8. The system will beep as many times to denote the relative alarm code setting (see below: 4 times for Dutch mode).
9. Finally, key out to complete the new alarm mode setting.
Alarm modes:
0 - Alarm inhibited.
1 - EEC
2 - UK
3 - Belgium
4 - Holland
5 - World
Great info mate - thanks very much for sharing!
Hello! One question! How do you keep your Alfa so clean? Do you use some special products
Absolutely love it
Hi DanyEEL - thanks for watching. I try to handwash my cars - car washes tend to scratch & dull paint. I use good quality wash products and often ceramic coat my cars so they are easier to keep clean. Detailing now and again helps to keep the overall impression of the car good, as dirty exhaust tips, brake calipers or messy interiors bring the image down, even if the bodywork is shiny!
@@TheAlfaNut Really nice! Thank you!
Great stuff!👍..just got my first 159..a 1750 TI and I'm in love...no really..I'm in love..best car I've ever had!👌...it's my fifth Alfa..two 156..one 147 and one Mito Turbo...but this one...OMG...😍...the speed and the comfort...I'l stick to this one for sure...and the looks...💃💃..Keep up the good work man!👍
Hi John, thanks for watching! She sounds like a keeper. I just drove a mildly tuned 1750 tbi ti for an upcoming video and really enjoyed it. 230bhp and a real head turner too. What’s not to love? 😄
@@TheAlfaNut ...nice..👍...looking forward to that video..when is it coming out?....a little update on my 159..I got a new alfa logo plate in the front and I repainted the bonnet due to it having a lot of stone chips...the guy who did it did a fantastic job and well spent money as I planning to keep this one for a long time!🙌
@@johnp1787 Hi John, sounds good - look after that baby! ;0) My next 159 vid will be out at the end of March all being well. Cheers Chris
Oh man your're my hero. I've been wondering for so long how I can close all windows at once. I didn't know that trick with a key. Thanks a lot!
You’re welcome! Glad it was useful 👍🏻
Incredible! Yesterday I thought my dashboard lighting was failing.
I was very depressed until the lighting worked again when I restarted. Loose contact ??
No, today I'm watching your video and have to laugh out loud. A hidden ALFA function led me astray.
Thank you, thank you, thank you,....
... and who knows the other hacks ...after over 10 years of ownership, unbelievable......
Hi Ralf, thanks for watching and for your story! Haha - I am happy that the video helped you work it out! 🙂
Well my Wifes Alfa!!!!! She went to work At Hospital Friday and it rained on the way home.So on went the wipers BUT they did strange juddering like motion as if the contact was just touching for second then not? that's odd BUT even odder the lights flashed on and off as the wipers stopped momentarily ……...Me to the rescue I knew it was as fuse BUT it was not.
The only thing Jane had done since I drove it was move the steering wheel out... when we pushed it back in the wipers worked fine and lights did not flash any thoughts!????
Hi Bob, yes it sounds to me like there is a wire that has had its insulation damaged behind the dash and moving the steering wheel is intermittently shorting it against something metal. I just spent several days trying to locate a similar short on my Spiders loom. In the end my auto sparky just bypassed the problem area and installed an inline fuse instead. Electrical gremlins are SOOO annoying.
You can close windows with pressing 2 times to lock button, second time you press you should press until windows are up.
Hi and thanks for watching! Doesn’t work in the UK 😞
Love this channel and each new issue...
I rock a Stelvio TI Sport in the Midwestern US (aka the ‘flyover states’) and it gets pretty lonely for Alfisti...but we still know how to find each other and party: Alfa Romeo Owners Club (AROC for short!)
Then again, that’s EXACTLY why I bought her...and she has proven absolutely brilliant in any weather!
(Damn shame for all the sheep that buy German SUV’s or American Bro-Dozers...they’re missing out!)
More for me..haha! Love my Stelvio to bits!!
PS: I also own a 1976 Series 2 Spider Veloce in my perfect spec; working on my dream Alfa Garage!
Plus...spending 12 days in May 2020 in Italy with AROC doing 5-Star car-related things like true hedonists!!
Hi Grant, thanks for watching and for the kind comments - I’m happy that you enjoy watching a middle aged man doing dumb stuff in public! 😆. Nice choice of Alfa there - I’m hoping to drive a Stelvio soon for a video too - they look great. To be honest seeing other Alfas on the road in the UK is pretty rare too but we know something that other people don’t! 😉 Cheers 👍🏻
The Alfa Nut no worries...I’m a middle-aged man doing dumb stuff in public EVERY DAY!
The Stelvio has made this (introvert) into an EXTROVERT and I think it’s healthy for body and mind alike!
THANK YOU ALFA ROMEO...where have you been all my life?!?
Haha, well - lets just call it 4-wheeled therapy shall we? 😁.
I’m visiting the Alfa museum in Milan in June, hoping to see some rare stuff backstage where the non exhibits are stored. Watch out for THAT video! Have fun mate 👍🏻
The Alfa Nut the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo is a wonderful visit for any Alfa Nut...I’ll be visiting for my second time in May!
Be sure to poke around out back, too...Italy’s largest shopping mall IL CENTRO is built on the partially-demolished hallowed ground of Alfa’s huge Arese factory!
Early cars like mine also close the windows on the remote. The one I hadn't realised was the one with the steering lock. That one I guess is for maintenance. Very handy if you're working on the steering for example.
Hi David. Thanks for watching. Or, as someone else pointed out, also useful if you are a mechanic and need to roll the car around without the keys?
Is it legal to own an Alfa 159 in the UK?
Not sure what you are getting at Mike?🤔
@@TheAlfaNut Just making a joke about the current state of the People's Democratic Republic of Britain;)
Nevertheless, good video, keep it up!
Ah yes I get it, sorry things are a bit weird at the moment!! 😄. Thanks for watching 👍🏻
can you do one on the 147? its my first car and would be great to know more about it
Hi Thomas, my next vid will be a 147 GTA, so will try to make a hacks video for that too! 👍🏻
The windows also close from the remote control. First lock the car from the remote control and then press the button again and hold it until the windows close.
Not in the UK - this is disabled!
I need a bumper for my 159 V6. Could you please help me out
Sorry Muhammed but I don’t sell Alfa parts - you should try Ebay?
I've got a 159 2.2 JTS...Gonna try those today!!!
Cheers for watching Craig - some are pretty useless but things like the follow me home lights are quite handy sometimes!
What do you think about the 159 3.2 v6 q4? What's nice and what's not so good about this series?
Hi Wil - thanks for watching! I haven't driven a V6 159 but I can tell you that it's a heavy and complicated car and you will spend more on maintenance but the 4WD system is useful. The engine is not like a Busso v6 however and does not have much character. Poor fuel consumption compared to a diesel too. The 3.2. is comfortable and great for motorway trips but I would probably buy the 2.4 diesel instead, as it has almost the same power, a good exhaust sound (5 cylinders) and is lighter and cheaper to run. :0)
I changed cars country so I never get alarm beep anymore. search online for a how to. Think its dutch mode that has no beeping.
Thanks Tom, useful to know 👍🏻
Yeah! My 159 is special, I can get the windows down and up on the remote (health and safety be damned!). I'll try and remember the follow me light trick though, could be useful at some point (possibly)
Hi Steve - well thats a first, what year is your 159? I didnt think they would do that. 🤔
The Alfa Nut mine is 2006 and can ver the Windows down and up on the remote aswell, its actualizar really cool
@@TheAlfaNut The first 159 series can close and open the windows with the remote... Like the 147 and 156... After they put the electric switch to open the boot on the rear badge, they apparently needed to disable one connection to achieve this and decided for the close windows with the remote... That is the information i got after exchange my 147 for the 159..
Ours used to put the windows up off the remote until we had a new battery fitted to the car ours is a 2008 model also has the remote boot release
@@TheAlfaNut 2007 Chris
Hack N0.9....You can open the boot by pulling on the wee wire,front N/S of the rear seat....great for when the battery is removed!
Hi William, thanks for that - I knew I’d missed a couple of tricks! My GT had the wire hidden away in the boot. 👍🏻
I bought one 1 hour ago I am so excited I get in sunday!
Excellent video Chris!!, I only knew 2 of those hacks, thanks man!! I subbed up
Hey Paul, thanks a lot for watching & subbing mate! Appreciate it. 👍🏻
I did everything you showed me, but it doesn't play the music from the phone
Sorry, not sure if the system is different in your country?
So as the car is actually a 2.0 170bhp are you saying that it has slow acceleration in your first Vid? I have a 1.9 and I wouldn't call that slow so I'm surprised the 2.0 feels sluggish on the road of death.
Hi Christian, thanks for watching. Yes I’m afraid it did feel slow - Gary and I think that there might be a problem with the ecu. 170 bhp should feel quicker than that! 🤔
@@TheAlfaNut thanks for that Chris, makes sense that there is some sort of issue.
Yeah I was a bit surprised how sluggish it felt
My remote stopped working in the middle of Vienna in the pouring rain. I thought this is crazy how the hell am I supposed to open the car. Luckily after 10 minutes of repeatedly pressing the button it suddenly unlocked. I could not remember receiving any keys when I bought the car and carried on thinking how dumb it was not to have keys. Thanks to not one of your tips you just showed me where the 'hidden' key is :-)
Thank you very much!
Enjoy your content a lot.
Thanks for watching Rupert - glad to be of service! I love Vienna, been loads as the Mother in Law is from there but never broken down yet! (Touch wood)
The Alfa Nut
Well, if you don't think it's weird hit me up next time you're here (there?) for a beer if you want as I'm living there (here). I've got a v6 Brera.
The dash light out feature would be useful for me driving interstate in outback Australia, as I usually set the cruise control and throw a towel over the dash, so that the lights don't burn my eyes and give you better vision of the outside.
Haha - that sounds like a good home-grown hack! I'm guessing that breaking down at night in the outback would be something you don't wanna do?
How do i activate the lock/unlock beep?
There is a way to do this but I’m not sure how - sorry
I've never had the 'beep' turned on on my 159. I wasn't even aware that there was such a thing .. Here's the instructions on how to de-activate beep : haveabreak82.blogspot.com/2016/02/alfa-romeo-159brera-locking-and.html ... I suspect there would be a similar way to 'activate' the beep
In mine arm rest doesn't works like this 😔 why?
Hi mate, in some of the newer cars, the arm rest didn’t slide. Is yours a newer car? If not, try pushing harder as they sometimes stick!
@@TheAlfaNut 2006
same here mate - mine is a 2010 model
So wish we got the 159 in the States. Love my Giulia but would have loved to have had one of these.
Hi MW - yeah shame that some of Alfas nicer cars didn’t get to you guys. Hopefully that won’t happen again 👍🏻
I didnt know the window hack, i like it and have found it useful.
Glad you found it useful Ev - thanks for watching 👍🏻
Hi, just a random question, I used to love my 156 Sportwagon, do you think a 159 SW 1750 tbi would be worth buying, it now being 10-11 years old?
Hi mate, yes I do! Great engine, beautiful car. Find a good one and you won’t regret it!
you should be famous, you make people happy !!! thanks for this moment
Hi Jodieu, thanks for watching! I’m very happy to hear that you enjoyed it. 🙂👍🏻
You’re a Nut, you’re a nut. You grew on a tree then fell on the ground. People are always kicking you around. One day someone stepped on you. That is why you cracked in to. You’re a Nut. You’re a Alfa Nut ! Well done.
Hi Karl, thanks for watching! I just got bored of waiting for an Alfa channel so I decided to make my own! 😁👍🏻
When I bought my 159SW the car was set on autolock with key, I forgot something in the bikeshed and closed the door with running engine. The car locked me out with the housekey also in the car. My neighbour was home and has a spare housekey, so I could unlock the car with the spare key. I've set all these futures off in the board computer, if something like this happens when youre not in the neighbourhood of the spare key you have a real problem.
I didn’t know that this was a feature of the 159! Yes, that could certainly spoil your weekend! 😁
Fantastic video’s, you’ve got.
Can you make some for a Giulietta? Preferably a 1.4 ma 170bhp 2010ish model😃
Hi Frank, thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed it! Yrs in fact I’ll be making a Giulietta video soon, keep watching! 😉
@@TheAlfaNut Wil do, i really appreciate and enjoy your video's. Please keep up the good work.
Cheers Frank, I’ll do my best!
There's another hidden feature and I thought you were going to demonstrate as you had your hands in it 😅
The arm rest lid, actually opens up in two, making this way a secret compartment.
They have a magnet to keep it closed.
Great vid nonetheless, keep it up!
Thanks Luis - glad you enjoyed it and thanks for tip - In fact I didnt know about the lid opening! 😬
@@TheAlfaNut The funny thing is that if you're car has the small and secret compartment you cannot slide the armrest. I own a 159 1750 TBI and i cannot slide the armrest because of the small and secret compartment.
@@frwin904 Hi Freddy - that's interesting - I wasn't aware of the reason why some armrest won't slide!
@@frwin904 mine has both of the compartments and slides too.
i found out about it on accident thought the piece fell apart at first lmao
I did found that out yesterday!!!
A Wasp was near my Car and I just tryed it with the Remote 😂 and surprise! IT WORKED 🤣🤣
And yes I'm scared of wasps
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Hi Savo - thanks for watching and I'm happy that I was able to help! (I like R33's as well - my favourite GTR)
Wow, I didn't know any of these. I'm going to try them out right now. Excellent!
Hi Ric, thanks for watching - glad you found it useful! 👍🏻
Any hacks for Alfa Romeo 147?
Hi V1C7OR - yes, I do! 147 GTA video coming up soon - keep watching!
Interesting. I press and hold the close button on the remote and the windows close ....
Also, my coming home light goes up to 210 seconds 😄 I use that a lot!
Thanks for watching Michael - it only works in some countries. Its supposed to prevent closure accidents but it sounds like you can get to work strangling passengers if you feel like it!
@@TheAlfaNut I guessed so 😄, but it's strange because everything is extra safe here (Germany).
Maybe it's the year of construction? My 159 is a quite early one, a 2006 2.2 JTS. I don't have a movable arm rest for example. I don't miss it (I miss the arm rest of the 156 though) and prefer being able to close all windows while walking away from the car 😉
i dont have the sliding armrest feature but instead there is a second storage compartement in it
Can you cool a can of beer in it though? This is more important! 😂👍🏻🍺