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Where to Find the OBD Port on the Alfa Romeo 156

Model: Alfa Romeo 156 MK 1 - Years: 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
Part: Dashboard

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In this new mini guide dedicated to your Alfa Romeo 156, we will discover where the OBD port is located so you can finally use it to connect any compatible diagnostic tool. First, enter the cabin and reach the driver's seat.

Next, locate the small compartment at the lower left of the dashboard and unscrew the cap by turning it anti-clockwise. At this point, remove the protective cover and locate the OBD port you were looking for. Now, simply connect the diagnostic tool to it using a compatible cable.


Updated on 23 August 2026 by ScegliAuto


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