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Diagnosing problems on Alfa Romeo 159/Brera/Spider by AlfaWorkshop

Diagnostic guide to what might be wrong with your Alfa 159. Brera or Brera Spider.

This is NOT an exhaustive list of problems and is for guidance only. If your problem is not covered here then you need to take your car to your local Alfa specialist.

Just hover your mouse over the list below and keep following the appropriate options to the right as they appear. The info symbol indicates that further information on this problem is available by clicking the box.

Engine
- Starts
  - Lack of power
    - Petrol
      - Airflow meter info
      - Oxygen(Lambda) Sensor part
    - Diesel
- Doesn't Start
  - Engine turns over
    - Petrol
      - Check rollover switch
      - Check on Examiner
    - Diesel
      - Cams turn over
        
        Check fuel pressure
        
        Check on Examiner
      - Cams DON'T turn over
        
        Cam belt broken
  - Engine doesn't turn over
    - Battery flat
      - Battery won't hold charge
        
        Renew battery
      - Battery discharging
        
        Find Short and Cure
    - Starter motor failed

Clutch/Gearbox

Noises

Running Gear
- Front tyres wearing on inside
- Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Brakes
- Noise
  - Grinding
    - Brake pads worn out
      - Replace Immediately part
  - Squeaking
    - Pad seized in calliper
      - Free off brake pads info
- Brake warning light
  - Check brake fluid level
    - Topup, check clutch slave cylinder
      - No leak > check brake pads part
      - Leaking > replace slave cylinder part
  - Check front brake pads
    - Replace if worn part

Warning lights

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Diagnosing problems on Alfa Romeo 159/Brera/Spider by AlfaWorkshop