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Why is the DNA of the Giulietta not working?
Answer: When the DNA doesn't work and the start and stop doesn't turn off, it's because the DPF is dirty. In this case, it's recommended to continue driving u... Read all

Posted on 21-06-2023
What problem does the power steering have on Alfa Romeo Mito?
Answer: On this Alfa Romeo model the electric power steering column is subject to frequent failures. Often the problem is evidenced by an occasional stiffness... Read all

Posted on 4-03-2023
What does the Alfa Romeo Mito power steering warning light indicate?
Answer: If the orange power steering warning light comes on on the instrument panel of your Alfa Romeo Mito (year 2008-2018), it means that there is a fault a... Read all

Posted on 26-01-2023
Why did the message "steering corrector not available" appear on the Alfa Romeo MiTo?
Answer: The appearance of the "steering corrector not available" error message on the Alfa Romeo MiTo instrument panel indicates the presence of a malfunction... Read all

Posted on 18-01-2023
How much does it cost to replace the gear lever position sensor in the Alfa Romeo Giulietta?
Answer: The gear lever position sensor for the Alfa Romeo Giulietta has an average price of 100 euros. To replace it requires an hour or two of labor which, a... Read all

Posted on 30-10-2022
How much does the Alfa Romeo Stelvio service cost?
Answer: The Alfa Romeo Stelvio must be serviced every 12 months or 15,000 km, depending on which of the two milestones is reached first. The total cost varies... Read all

Posted on 12-10-2022
What to do if the engine light on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta has come on and the DNA no longer works?
Answer: If the engine warning light on the Alfa Romeo Giulietta has come on and the DNA no longer works, it depends on the fact that the vehicle, once turned ... Read all

Posted on 31-08-2022
What does the message "DST not available" mean in the Alfa Romeo MiTo?
Answer: In the Alfa Romeo MiTo, the error message "DST not available" indicates a problem with the power steering. Often, this problem is due to poor battery ... Read all

Posted on 29-07-2022
Why don't the daytime running lights of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta work?
Answer: If the daytime running lights of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta do not work, immediately check that the relative fuse is intact. If the problem is not with ... Read all

Posted on 21-07-2022
Where is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio battery located?
Answer: The Alfa Romeo Stelvio battery is located in the lower part of the luggage compartment: to access the device, it will be necessary to remove the carpe... Read all

Posted on 30-06-2022
How much does it cost to replace the starter motor in the Alfa Romeo 147?
Answer: As for the Alfa Romeo 147, the cost of replacing the starter motor is in line with the models in the same segment. In detail, the total cost is determ... Read all

Posted on 30-05-2022
How many kilometers should the Alfa Romeo Giulietta be serviced?
Answer: Servicing your Alfa Romeo Giulietta should preferably be performed approximately every 40,000 kilometers or, alternatively, one year later if you do n... Read all

Posted on 13-05-2022
What is the Alfa Romeo Giulietta rear wiper fuse?
Answer: There is no specific fuse for the rear wiper of your Giulietta. In fact, you must contact the general fuses dedicated to the car's electrical system i... Read all

Posted on 4-05-2022
Where is the Blue & Me system fuse located in the Alfa Romeo Giulietta?
Answer: In the Alfa Romeo Giulietta, we can find the fuse of the Blue & Me multimedia system in the box located inside the passenger compartment, behind the g... Read all

Posted on 9-04-2022
Why doesn't Alfa Mito's DNA work?
Answer: The DNA is a device, represented by a lever, which allows you to select between four driving styles of the car and consequently the set-up of the car.... Read all

Posted on 9-03-2022
What is the right amount of engine oil for the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm?
Answer: The right amount of engine oil that must be inserted inside the Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.6 JTDm is equal to 5 liters. For this type of model it is recom... Read all

Posted on 28-02-2022
What are the problems with the 1750 TBI engine?
Answer: One of the problems encountered in the 1750 TBI engine, the power unit adopted by Alfa Romeo in the 159, Brera, Spider and 159 Sportwagon models, is c... Read all

Posted on 27-01-2022
Where is the battery of an Alfa Romeo Giulia located?
Answer: The battery of our Alfa Romeo Giulia is positioned on the inside right side of the luggage compartment. To reach it we will therefore have to remove t... Read all

Posted on 21-12-2021
How to replace the battery in the Alfa Romeo MiTo?
Answer: To replace the Alfa Romeo MiTo battery, you need to get a long 13mm socket wrench and a standard 10mm one. First, we disconnect the two poles by loose... Read all

Posted on 6-12-2021
Where is the Alfa Romeo 156 ECU located?
Answer: The Alfa Romeo 156 engine management unit is located inside the passenger compartment: to access it, it is necessary to remove the plastic cover locat... Read all

Posted on 17-10-2021
How much does it cost to replace the timing belt on the Alfa Romeo 156?
Answer: The cost of replacing the Alfa Romeo 156 timing belt is determined by the price of the belt and the price of labor. The belt has a cost of around € 19... Read all

Posted on 2-10-2021
How do you reset the Alfa Romeo Giulietta service warning light?
Answer: To reset the Alfa Romeo Giulietta service warning light, you need to turn on the instrument panel and keep the accelerator pedal pressed. Keeping it p... Read all

Posted on 26-09-2021
Where is the oil filter of an Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 jtdm located?
Answer: The oil filter of our Alfa Romeo 159 1.9 jtdm is positioned inside the engine compartment, near the oil sump, and serves to filter the impurities or f... Read all

Posted on 2-06-2021

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