Your videos are the most informative on Alfas. Great work. Your English vocabulary is great. Whenever you have bought spare parts, please share the links below.
Top-quality yet again. I am just following along at this point lol. I have cleaned up my door handles and window switches, fitted the same head unit haha. Buttons look great, my silver bits do not need spraying thankfully. I do need to investigate my horn while the airbag is off though. Look forward to the wheel painting video. I have a small worn patch so will probably copy along with that video as well lol. Thanks
Great to hear, thanks, the steering wheel came out great, definitely worth doing... When it comes to horn, I usually start at the horn itself, I check for voltage, if I got it, horn needs replacing, if not, check fuses, and move toward steering wheel...
Your videos are the best for our Alfa's. Thank you for your time and job. I have 2 questions please. Where do you take the rubber buttoms? 2) do you have any tutorial to replace the bulbs of illumination and warnings lamps of the 147 instrument cluster? Thanks again
Thank you very much, I am guessing you want to buy them, and you can get them online. When it comes to cluster bulbs, they are led, and you need to solder them on
Nice! Looks easy on your video. :) I struggled with every single step, and I had to replace all the buttons and my plastics broke at the end. But it still works and looks awesome! :D
Thanks, it can be a bit tricky. However, after I've done that, and repainted the leather on my steering wheel (I'll upload video in next few days), the steering wheel looks as good as new...
Why I thought ur gonna restore those rubber pieces😂 I was like wtf I paid 20€ for new ones.. Good job I've done that last year but painted all plastic pieces in matte black
Could you provide a link or a description of the mini buttons you used to solder? are they the same as the ones in the key? Where did you find them? Thank you! As awlays, a nice video.
Thank you very much. I actually got them locally from guy that fixes mobile phones. They were not 100% identical, but they work great, and they didn't cost much...
You are really getting your GT back in good condition its great Have you already checked your throttle valve? I recently cleaned mine as it turned out to be dirty Also, does your engine consume oil like mine does (1l/3000km)? its a real pain with the fase 3 twin sparks haha
I also have a problem with the -Mute & Volume Up/Down buttons not working (actually only the volume Down button works). I guess I need to find a PCB (Electronics) expert to get new buttons and solder them on ? Any recommendations on the kind of expertise needed?
Hi ARC Garage! I'm wondering if you can made a video explaining how to retro-fit the steering wheel controls in a 147 that doesn't have that yet. I really want to build that in, compared with a Bose set (which I still need to build in as well). Let me know! I would be very gratefull.
@@arcgarage That would be great! If possible, please explain the process through text. I know that I need a steeringwheel with the controls, and a clockspring behind it. I don't how it continue's with the cables etc. Also, a video on how to retro fit a full Bose set in a car that doesn't have it yet would also be very very usefull for A LOT of people. Would that be possible too?
@@arcgarage That would be great! There are some written tutorials on the internet, but they are not unclear and hard to follow. If you make a video I'm sure you will help so many people. I'm subscribed, so I will immediately use it if you upload it. Already got my hands on a nice Bose set including the cableloom :)
Hello, I have a question about plastic trim around and behind the steering wheel. I heard that they are mounted by plastic tabs from the factory, but mine are very loose and the tabs don't even seem to click in and wobble around as the result. Is it ok to glue them (with what glue) or find another solution?
Quick question. My buttons light up but when i press them they dont work. I tried to see what was wrong when i did this button replacement like a year agon but didn't see anything. Do you have an idea what i can do or look at? Great tutorials btw
Thanks, I had the similar issue. I had to press the volume buttons really hard. To fix it, I've bought the little buttons which are soldered on, and I took them to my friend for replacement... He got the new ones on and now they work great...
Hi man!, great job. Fixed my front bumper (GT) and changed also front lights bulbs myself thanks to Your vids! Question: How many time from the primer to the paint layers? Thanks and continue the good work!
@@arcgarage Hi again, repaired old buttons, and repaired crack, exactly same prob as in your video. And controls did not work too (previous issue, too). Can you Provide any link, or how can I look for the circuits for my controls to work again? (only wires, since plastics and rubber buttons, are brand new now). Thank you as always for the excellent work!
I could definitely not pull that unit off, as shown in 2:40, because the electronic part stayed behind and the clips between the cover and the electronics snapped off.
So I ordered mine from emreg on eBay a few years ago but 1 of the buttons has worn on the corner since they are quite raised up. I see yours are a bit more flat and the colour looks better too. Did you get yours from the same person? Perhaps they have improved the design?
@@arcgarage ok I might try and message the seller on eBay to see if he has an improved design...mine are definitely more raised up than his photos and your replacements
@@arcgarage Wtf!? Odakle si ti kad znaš hrvatski? Inače odličan video ko i svaki put. Moram i ja odradit istu stvar na svojoj 156-ci. Može li link di su kupljeni botuni i da li isti svijetle u mraku ili su simboli na njima piturani...thx
Amazing! The most useful Alfa Romeo tutorials on the internet. Thank you!
You're very welcome. Thank you very much for support, it means a lot...
Well done for putting that on to TH-cam, that's a huge help - been meaning to do this for a long time. Thanks
No problem, glad it helped...
Can't wait for the steering wheel video 😁
As soon as I'm done with editing, I will post it...
Your videos are the most informative on Alfas. Great work. Your English vocabulary is great. Whenever you have bought spare parts, please share the links below.
Thanks 😃, and thank you very much for support, will do...
Top-quality yet again. I am just following along at this point lol. I have cleaned up my door handles and window switches, fitted the same head unit haha. Buttons look great, my silver bits do not need spraying thankfully. I do need to investigate my horn while the airbag is off though.
Look forward to the wheel painting video. I have a small worn patch so will probably copy along with that video as well lol.
Thanks
Great to hear, thanks, the steering wheel came out great, definitely worth doing... When it comes to horn, I usually start at the horn itself, I check for voltage, if I got it, horn needs replacing, if not, check fuses, and move toward steering wheel...
very illustrative and interesting, the result, spectacular. Very grateful😀
Thank you! Cheers!
Your videos are the best for our Alfa's. Thank you for your time and job. I have 2 questions please. Where do you take the rubber buttoms? 2) do you have any tutorial to replace the bulbs of illumination and warnings lamps of the 147 instrument cluster? Thanks again
Thank you very much, I am guessing you want to buy them, and you can get them online. When it comes to cluster bulbs, they are led, and you need to solder them on
Nice! Looks easy on your video. :)
I struggled with every single step, and I had to replace all the buttons and my plastics broke at the end. But it still works and looks awesome! :D
Thanks, it can be a bit tricky. However, after I've done that, and repainted the leather on my steering wheel (I'll upload video in next few days), the steering wheel looks as good as new...
@@arcgarage Awesome! Can't wait for that video ;)
@@djlosmi Jeste sa Balkana.
He makes it looks ez! Even doing it with the camera in his hand 😆💀💯
Why I thought ur gonna restore those rubber pieces😂 I was like wtf I paid 20€ for new ones.. Good job I've done that last year but painted all plastic pieces in matte black
Could you provide a link or a description of the mini buttons you used to solder? are they the same as the ones in the key? Where did you find them? Thank you! As awlays, a nice video.
Thank you very much. I actually got them locally from guy that fixes mobile phones. They were not 100% identical, but they work great, and they didn't cost much...
Top man! Looks amazing and great content as always 👍 thank you 🙏
Thanks, thank you very much for support...
Gde si kupio dugmad? Ja uzeo na ebay-u, nije valjalo. Preveliki i predebeli. Alfa 147 1.9 JTDM 2006 godište.
You are really getting your GT back in good condition its great
Have you already checked your throttle valve? I recently cleaned mine as it turned out to be dirty
Also, does your engine consume oil like mine does (1l/3000km)? its a real pain with the fase 3 twin sparks haha
Yes, it's coming together well. I will do a video on throttle body. It does consume a little bit of oil, but not as much...
@@arcgarage i believe the throttle body gets more dirty on the jts engines but it happens on the twin spark too. should be an interesting video :)
1.8 TS and i can confirm is an oil guzzler, mine is burning like 1l / 1000km.
What is that ''cable' that goes around the wheel?
Where did you buy these? / Gde si ih kupio, nigde nisam mogao da nadjem?
I also have a problem with the -Mute & Volume Up/Down buttons not working (actually only the volume Down button works). I guess I need to find a PCB (Electronics) expert to get new buttons and solder them on ? Any recommendations on the kind of expertise needed?
Anyone who repairs cell phones can help you
Hi ARC Garage!
I'm wondering if you can made a video explaining how to retro-fit the steering wheel controls in a 147 that doesn't have that yet. I really want to build that in, compared with a Bose set (which I still need to build in as well).
Let me know! I would be very gratefull.
I currently don't have the access to Alfa without SW controls, but I might do a video on that in the future...
@@arcgarage That would be great! If possible, please explain the process through text. I know that I need a steeringwheel with the controls, and a clockspring behind it. I don't how it continue's with the cables etc.
Also, a video on how to retro fit a full Bose set in a car that doesn't have it yet would also be very very usefull for A LOT of people. Would that be possible too?
@@SZSilentHD I might do that on my 147...
@@arcgarage That would be great! There are some written tutorials on the internet, but they are not unclear and hard to follow. If you make a video I'm sure you will help so many people. I'm subscribed, so I will immediately use it if you upload it. Already got my hands on a nice Bose set including the cableloom :)
Hello, I have a question about plastic trim around and behind the steering wheel. I heard that they are mounted by plastic tabs from the factory, but mine are very loose and the tabs don't even seem to click in and wobble around as the result. Is it ok to glue them (with what glue) or find another solution?
You can use super glue only on edges just don't use a lot so you can separate it again
Where you bought this buttons..can you tell me? tnx
Quick question. My buttons light up but when i press them they dont work. I tried to see what was wrong when i did this button replacement like a year agon but didn't see anything. Do you have an idea what i can do or look at? Great tutorials btw
Thanks, I had the similar issue. I had to press the volume buttons really hard. To fix it, I've bought the little buttons which are soldered on, and I took them to my friend for replacement... He got the new ones on and now they work great...
Thanks, i will try to get some buttons en see what i can do
Where you buyng the rubber part?
Got it locally, but you can get it online. Avoid cheap options...
Hi man!, great job. Fixed my front bumper (GT) and changed also front lights bulbs myself thanks to Your vids! Question: How many time from the primer to the paint layers? Thanks and continue the good work!
Thank you very much for support, I wait only 10-15 minutes because the plastic primer evaporates quickly...
@@arcgarage Thank You again, and for answering so soon! Have exactly same problems as this video, and fixing it this afternoon. Greetings!
@@jesusdavilasantos No problem, cheers...
@@arcgarage Hi again, repaired old buttons, and repaired crack, exactly same prob as in your video. And controls did not work too (previous issue, too). Can you Provide any link, or how can I look for the circuits for my controls to work again? (only wires, since plastics and rubber buttons, are brand new now). Thank you as always for the excellent work!
I could definitely not pull that unit off, as shown in 2:40, because the electronic part stayed behind and the clips between the cover and the electronics snapped off.
hello
Can you tell me where I can order the replacement buttons?
The ones that came to me from China don't fit.
They appear to be very thick.
Honestly it is hit and miss, the best ones I got, I got them locally
nice job thank you
You bet
congratulations! great work ! can we do the same with the wooden steering wheel of the 147 ?
Thanks, I'm sure you can, but it will be a bit different...
@@arcgarage Thank you to you for your precious advice, I am learning a lot thanks to you to maintain my afla romeo

So I ordered mine from emreg on eBay a few years ago but 1 of the buttons has worn on the corner since they are quite raised up. I see yours are a bit more flat and the colour looks better too. Did you get yours from the same person? Perhaps they have improved the design?
I got mine locally and they were quite pricey, but they still look like new...
@@arcgarage ok I might try and message the seller on eBay to see if he has an improved design...mine are definitely more raised up than his photos and your replacements
Hi. You can tell me, where did you buy this new buttons? Thanks, have a nice day.
Hi, I got these locally, but you can get them online, just don't go for the cheap option...
Anch'io l'ho fatto ed pure il mio era spaccato
nice
Thanks
Poz, odlican video. Znas li sto je sve potrebno da bi botuni radili na aftermarket radiu? Kenwood 2din je u pitanju, takoder alfa gt. pozz
Pozz, hvala, imas na ovom videu sve objasnjeno th-cam.com/video/G6cKDrbltxg/w-d-xo.html
@@arcgarage
Wtf!? Odakle si ti kad znaš hrvatski? Inače odličan video ko i svaki put. Moram i ja odradit istu stvar na svojoj 156-ci.
Može li link di su kupljeni botuni i da li isti svijetle u mraku ili su simboli na njima piturani...thx
Hvala, sa Balkana...
@@arcgarage brate u videu nigdje nije receno koje su zice od komandi sa volana?
@@snoopeastwood1 Key1: ljubicasta roza, key2: zelena roza, uzemljenje: ljubicasta crna...
Hey man, do you know if there is a way to replace the original headlight with led or xenon headlight?
I'm sure it's doable, but I've never done it...
It is possible but than you need to install headlight washers and some parts for auto-leveling the beam, otherwise you won't be street legal.
Where can i find the buttons? it seems they scarce on any store?
I've found mine locally, but I am sure you can find it online...
Dude,im interested where are you from ?
The Balkans...
@@arcgarage Moze li malo tacnija lokacija onda ? :D jer me stvarno interesuje
lol polish plastic primer wtf xD
"podkład do tworzyw sztucznych"
no clear coat ? or was this a single stage paint ?
Love the video's, I got a 147 and most of the gt stuff is the same .
Thanks, it's a single stage paint, no clear coat...
Where did you find those spare rubber buttons? Can you post link to shop?
I bought them locally, but you can get them on ebay...
@@arcgarage are you from Serbia maybe?
No, but from Balkans yes...
@@arcgarage in Serbia, I can’t find it. Only Ebay, but at current situation there is huge delivery fee. 😁😁
Probaj naci u Bosni ili Hrvatskoj, sigurno ce manje kostati...
Where did you buy buttons?
Am looking but i cant find it
I bought them locally...
@@arcgarage Gde ima to u Srbiji? Haha
@@igorbjelicic4807 Mozes naci online...
@@arcgarage gde? 😁
dobra robota....masz subskryba
Thanks