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Since: Aug 26, 2007
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:57 pm
Post subject: Alfa 166 - Central Locking broke
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Hi all,
I run a 2003 2.5 V6 166, I went to use the car today, tried to open the
doors today via the key fob and although the alarm beeped and lights flashed
as normal there was no clunk of the central locking (unlocking or locking).
I now have to lock all the doors manually via the key.
I tried the central locking button in the centre console as well but still
no central locking action at all!
I took the battery connection off and reconnected it but again made no
difference.
Any ideas what might be causing this, I guess that is maybe a motor,
solenoid or maybe a fuse?
Any ideas what I can do to try and fix this - where do i start.?
Thanx for now
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Aug 26, 2007 5:57 pm
Post subject: Re: Alfa 166 - Central Locking broke [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Seb wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I run a 2003 2.5 V6 166, I went to use the car today, tried to open the
> doors today via the key fob and although the alarm beeped and lights flashed
> as normal there was no clunk of the central locking (unlocking or locking).
> I now have to lock all the doors manually via the key.
>
> I tried the central locking button in the centre console as well but still
> no central locking action at all!
>
> I took the battery connection off and reconnected it but again made no
> difference.
>
> Any ideas what might be causing this, I guess that is maybe a motor,
> solenoid or maybe a fuse?
>
> Any ideas what I can do to try and fix this - where do i start.?
Given that it's a total failure of central locking, not alarm or
anything else, I'd start with the fusebox myself......
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116 Giulietta 3.0l Sprint 1.7 156 TS 166 V6 2.5 145 2.0 Cloverleaf 156
V6 2.5 S2
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 2:55 pm
Post subject: Re: Alfa 166 - Central Locking broke [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Catman" <catman.RemoveThis@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote in message
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> Seb wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I run a 2003 2.5 V6 166, I went to use the car today, tried to open the
>> doors today via the key fob and although the alarm beeped and lights
>> flashed as normal there was no clunk of the central locking (unlocking or
>> locking). I now have to lock all the doors manually via the key.
>>
>> I tried the central locking button in the centre console as well but
>> still no central locking action at all!
>>
>> I took the battery connection off and reconnected it but again made no
>> difference.
>>
>> Any ideas what might be causing this, I guess that is maybe a motor,
>> solenoid or maybe a fuse?
>>
>> Any ideas what I can do to try and fix this - where do i start.?
>
> Given that it's a total failure of central locking, not alarm or anything
> else, I'd start with the fusebox myself......
>
>
Yes, it was a fuse  Thanx!
Nice to have a cheap fix for once!
In the book it said it should be a 25A fuse but there was actually a 10A
fuse fitted so hopefully there wont be a 'proper' reason for the fuse
blowing. If it happens again then I guess a motor or something will need
replacing.
Cheers
Seb >> Stay informed about: Alfa 166 - Central Locking broke |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Mon Aug 27, 2007 4:57 pm
Post subject: Re: Alfa 166 - Central Locking broke [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Seb wrote:
> "Catman" <catman DeleteThis @rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:OpjAi.17361$5K6.16412@fe04.news.easynews.com...
>> Seb wrote:
>>> Hi all,
>>>
>>> I run a 2003 2.5 V6 166, I went to use the car today, tried to open the
>>> doors today via the key fob and although the alarm beeped and lights
>>> flashed as normal there was no clunk of the central locking (unlocking or
>>> locking). I now have to lock all the doors manually via the key.
>>>
>>> I tried the central locking button in the centre console as well but
>>> still no central locking action at all!
>>>
>>> I took the battery connection off and reconnected it but again made no
>>> difference.
>>>
>>> Any ideas what might be causing this, I guess that is maybe a motor,
>>> solenoid or maybe a fuse?
>>>
>>> Any ideas what I can do to try and fix this - where do i start.?
>> Given that it's a total failure of central locking, not alarm or anything
>> else, I'd start with the fusebox myself......
>>
>>
>
> Yes, it was a fuse Thanx!
>
> Nice to have a cheap fix for once!
>
> In the book it said it should be a 25A fuse but there was actually a 10A
> fuse fitted so hopefully there wont be a 'proper' reason for the fuse
> blowing. If it happens again then I guess a motor or something will need
> replacing.
Unlikely, it was just the wrong fuse. Enjoy
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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 TS 166 V6 2.5 145 2.0 Cloverleaf 156
V6 2.5 S2
Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see.
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Aug 28, 2007 1:55 am
Post subject: Re: Alfa 166 - Central Locking broke [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"Seb" <Seb.TakeThisOut@nomail.com> schreef in bericht
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> "Catman" <catman.TakeThisOut@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote in message
> news:OpjAi.17361$5K6.16412@fe04.news.easynews.com...
>> Seb wrote:
>
> Yes, it was a fuse Thanx!
>
> Nice to have a cheap fix for once!
>
> In the book it said it should be a 25A fuse but there was actually a 10A
> fuse fitted so hopefully there wont be a 'proper' reason for the fuse
> blowing.
Why do you suppose Alfa designed a 25A fuse?
There is just one proper reason for a 10A fuse to blow, that is that it
should have been a 25A one..........
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Ciao from The Netherlands
alfistagj (aka Gert-Jan)
GT 2.0 JTS (2005)
Montreal 2.6V8 (1428700 - 1973/4) >> Stay informed about: Alfa 166 - Central Locking broke |
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Fri Aug 31, 2007 4:06 pm
Post subject: Re: Alfa 166 - Central Locking broke [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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On Aug 27, 5:42 am, "Seb" <S....RemoveThis@nomail.com> wrote:
> Hi all,
>
> I run a 2003 2.5 V6 166, I went to use the car today, tried to open the
> doors today via the key fob and although the alarm beeped and lights flashed
> as normal there was no clunk of the central locking (unlocking or locking).
> I now have to lock all the doors manually via the key.
>
> I tried the central locking button in the centre console as well but still
> no central locking action at all!
>
> I took the battery connection off and reconnected it but again made no
> difference.
>
> Any ideas what might be causing this, I guess that is maybe a motor,
> solenoid or maybe a fuse?
>
> Any ideas what I can do to try and fix this - where do i start.?
>
> Thanx for now
>
> Seb.
Yes I have had this problem with my 156 and despite new batteries it
would still not work. Told by garage that they need both keys and
will reset the keys as they sometimes for no reason stop functioning
on the setting they are on. Hope that helps. Mine is a selespeed 7
years young apart from major gearbx repair (out of waranty, of course)
it is super to drive. >> Stay informed about: Alfa 166 - Central Locking broke |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sat Sep 01, 2007 3:55 am
Post subject: Re: Alfa 166 - Central Locking broke [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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sarwarrington DeleteThis @hotmail.com wrote:
> On Aug 27, 5:42 am, "Seb" <S... DeleteThis @nomail.com> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>>
>> I run a 2003 2.5 V6 166, I went to use the car today, tried to open the
>> doors today via the key fob and although the alarm beeped and lights flashed
>> as normal there was no clunk of the central locking (unlocking or locking).
>> I now have to lock all the doors manually via the key.
>>
>> I tried the central locking button in the centre console as well but still
>> no central locking action at all!
>>
>> I took the battery connection off and reconnected it but again made no
>> difference.
>>
>> Any ideas what might be causing this, I guess that is maybe a motor,
>> solenoid or maybe a fuse?
>>
>> Any ideas what I can do to try and fix this - where do i start.?
>>
>> Thanx for now
>>
>> Seb.
>
> Yes I have had this problem with my 156 and despite new batteries it
> would still not work. Told by garage that they need both keys and
> will reset the keys as they sometimes for no reason stop functioning
> on the setting they are on. Hope that helps.
He fixed it. It was the fuse....
Mine is a selespeed 7
> years young apart from major gearbx repair (out of waranty, of course)
> it is super to drive.
>
Nice car.
--
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 TS 166 V6 2.5 145 2.0 Cloverleaf 156
V6 2.5 S2
Triumph Sprint ST 1050: It's blue, see.
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Sep 02, 2007 8:06 pm
Post subject: Re: Alfa 166 - Central Locking broke [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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"alfistagj" <alfistagjREMOVE DeleteThis @THISchello.nl> wrote in message
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> "Seb" <Seb DeleteThis @nomail.com> schreef in bericht
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>> "Catman" <catman DeleteThis @rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote in message
>> news:OpjAi.17361$5K6.16412@fe04.news.easynews.com...
>>> Seb wrote:
>>
>> Yes, it was a fuse Thanx!
>>
>> Nice to have a cheap fix for once!
>>
>> In the book it said it should be a 25A fuse but there was actually a 10A
>> fuse fitted so hopefully there wont be a 'proper' reason for the fuse
>> blowing.
>
> Why do you suppose Alfa designed a 25A fuse?
> There is just one proper reason for a 10A fuse to blow, that is that it
> should have been a 25A one..........
> --
Well I have had the car from new and its never blown before, so something
must have changed! Maybe a sticky motor. Maybe also the book is wrong and it
should be a 10A fuse not 25A as it states - thats a heavy fuse for central
locking isn't it?
Anyway its not blown again yet, I put another 10A in until I can get
confirmation - dont want to come back to a red hot Alfa!!! >> Stay informed about: Alfa 166 - Central Locking broke |
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(Msg. 9) Posted: Mon Sep 03, 2007 4:55 pm
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"Seb" <Seb.DeleteThis@noemail.com> schreef in bericht
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> "alfistagj" <alfistagjREMOVE.DeleteThis@THISchello.nl> wrote in message
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>> "Seb" <Seb.DeleteThis@nomail.com> schreef in bericht
>> news:13d62kpgh6nse2c@corp.supernews.com...
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>>> "Catman" <catman.DeleteThis@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote in message
>>> news:OpjAi.17361$5K6.16412@fe04.news.easynews.com...
>>>> Seb wrote:
>>>
>>> Yes, it was a fuse Thanx!
>>>
>>> Nice to have a cheap fix for once!
>>>
>>> In the book it said it should be a 25A fuse but there was actually a 10A
>>> fuse fitted so hopefully there wont be a 'proper' reason for the fuse
>>> blowing.
>>
>> Why do you suppose Alfa designed a 25A fuse?
>> There is just one proper reason for a 10A fuse to blow, that is that it
>> should have been a 25A one..........
>> --
>
> Well I have had the car from new and its never blown before, so something
> must have changed! Maybe a sticky motor. Maybe also the book is wrong and
> it should be a 10A fuse not 25A as it states - thats a heavy fuse for
> central locking isn't it?
> Anyway its not blown again yet, I put another 10A in until I can get
> confirmation - dont want to come back to a red hot Alfa!!!
>
Took a look in my GT's and my former 156SW owners manuals:
In the GT there is also a 25Amp fuse for the central locking system
In the 156 2 fuses, one 20Amp and one 10Amp where both also secure trunk and
interior lights.
So ............
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GT 2.0 JTS (2005)
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(Msg. 10) Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 5:55 pm
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"alfistagj" <alfistagjREMOVE.TakeThisOut@THISchello.nl> wrote in message
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> "Seb" <Seb.TakeThisOut@noemail.com> schreef in bericht
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>> "alfistagj" <alfistagjREMOVE.TakeThisOut@THISchello.nl> wrote in message
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>>> "Seb" <Seb.TakeThisOut@nomail.com> schreef in bericht
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>>>> "Catman" <catman.TakeThisOut@rustcuore-sportivo.co.uk> wrote in message
>>>> news:OpjAi.17361$5K6.16412@fe04.news.easynews.com...
>>>>> Seb wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Yes, it was a fuse Thanx!
>>>>
>>>> Nice to have a cheap fix for once!
>>>>
>>>> In the book it said it should be a 25A fuse but there was actually a
>>>> 10A fuse fitted so hopefully there wont be a 'proper' reason for the
>>>> fuse blowing.
>>>
>>> Why do you suppose Alfa designed a 25A fuse?
>>> There is just one proper reason for a 10A fuse to blow, that is that it
>>> should have been a 25A one..........
>>> --
>>
>> Well I have had the car from new and its never blown before, so something
>> must have changed! Maybe a sticky motor. Maybe also the book is wrong and
>> it should be a 10A fuse not 25A as it states - thats a heavy fuse for
>> central locking isn't it?
>> Anyway its not blown again yet, I put another 10A in until I can get
>> confirmation - dont want to come back to a red hot Alfa!!!
>>
>
> Took a look in my GT's and my former 156SW owners manuals:
> In the GT there is also a 25Amp fuse for the central locking system
> In the 156 2 fuses, one 20Amp and one 10Amp where both also secure trunk
> and interior lights.
> So ............
Thanks, that is worth knowing, maybe 25A is correct. I think I will run it
on the 10A for now until it blows again and then upgrade it. Just seems a
bit high especially as the car has functioned correctly for 4 years on a
10A! >> Stay informed about: Alfa 166 - Central Locking broke |
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