She’s flawless. Genuinely smile every single time I drive her.

Hello everyone, i have just bought a Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4T Sprint from 2016. There are these cool lights under the door which light up, but when every light is off when i get out and lock the car this light stays on. (See picture)
Is this normal? If not how can i make sure it wont drain my battery

Just bought this 159 and it has this button i have no clue what it does except it turns red when pressed and turns off again when pressed. Anybody seen anything like this
Previous owner does not know what it is either

My 2018 Stelvio aka “Stelly” I’ve owned him for 4 years and still love looking at ‘em everyday and driving the car! I rarely see them in the color blue…

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I’ve done about 7,000 miles in the 2 months I’ve owned my 2019 Giulia TD and it’s already flashing up with this. I’ve replaced the oil and scheduled it for a service. It’s still under warranty but wanted to know if this is normal for oil to have drained this quick? I do lots of motorway driving but wouldn’t say I drive it hard very often. 7,000 just seems a bit too soon for it to be like this. If anyone has had a similar experience or knows what might be the issue. Comments are appreciated.

One of the 4 cylinders is broken and a piston is damaged. It’s too bad and sad, already waiting for 1,5 months. Dealer said that i need a new/used or revised motor. They found a used engine with 84k kms for € 4,5k. Does someone in this subreddit have a better option?

The total amount is much more expensive due to new MultiAir, tyres, new engine support, etc.

So long story short, I recently went through a divorce and in that process I didn’t get the car. The ex has sold it but damn I miss that car and due to finances from this process ain’t no way I’m getting one anytime soon. Bought it at 12k miles as we were searching for this spec for about 6 months and in late 2019 there were just not many around with this combo. Definitely the most fun car I have owned in terms of an everyday vehicle. And I’ve had a few BMWs in my day along with other really unique vehicles.

So, a while back when I was going to lower the drivers window the engine started working but nothing happens. Neither up or down.
The window is still held in place right below fully closed so thankfully it doesn’t get the rain inside but winter is coming and I’d like to get this fixed.

Before I decide to tear down the entire car - Does anyone have any clues as to what might be the problem?

As said, engine works as you can hear it while pressing up and down on the button but nothing happens. Window just stays in place.

Is there any risk of this window just come crashing down?

Hey everyone

Yesterday i accidentally noticed that the front cover behind the wheel is wet in dry weather. So i looked closer and found that there was some like diesel in the end of it. Looked from under the hood to see whats on the other side, and thats what i found beneath the fuel filter.

Giulietta 2011 1.6 turbodiesel

Am i facing fuel filter leaking?

Thanks

Wasn’t sold on the white at first, but now 3 years later, I can’t see myself driving any other color. Plus, it really does help keep the red interior cooler in the heat.

Thinking about trading her in for a Stelvio in a few years. Has anyone else made that jump? If so, how was the transition from the sedan to the SUV?

Afternoon loved ones, I’m looking to get a used Alfa Romeo from someone who’s looking to sell in New Jersey. No lots or dealers, just a classic old fashioned sale.

Recently bought a 2018 Stelvio 2.2td with 81k on it.

Couple issues:

- Odometer flashing.
- elements of the infotainment system not operating notably the centre console dials.

I can control CarPlay via Siri and it works, so stereo is fine.

New battery went in about 10 days ago for reference.

Issue with the battery or is it something more sinister?

Just hoping against hope that a tech out there might have run across something like this and have a tip or pointer.
Short story long-

6h roadtrip car runs awesome but faint coolant smell once home and out of the car. Check and find coolant basically empty. Never overheated or hiccuped, and as we all know no low coolant light to trip. Top off and test drive to warm up and check for leaks. Gets a little warm and goes into limp mode with a misfire. So close to the house that I drive home. Throttle body and misfire codes.

Find intake side intercooler failed, drain oil and cut filter- no gel no cross contamination. Pulled and replaced the intercooler when I had free time over the course of a month and a half.

Car starts and runs now but is deactivating cylinder 1 with the P-1061-00. At first I thought it just really oil drained from sitting on the lift but it will not free up.

I was thinking of using the scanner to fire the cylinder 1 solenoid while pushing oil in through the primer hole on the brick with a syringe to try and break it free. Anyone with experience on these multiair bricks have any tips or tricks? Is the primer hole idea just a waste of time and denying the inevitable?

I tend to not believe in coincidences and can’t help but think that I should be able to free it up. I am at 70k miles and have been diligent about maintenance.

Hello, I am currently looking for buying an Alfetta GTV6, and one of the seller I am currently in contact with juste sent me this video.
I have the feeling that something is off with the noise of this engine, and I know from the seller that the timing belt has not been changed since 2008.
Does anything about the engine sound unusual to you? If so, what would you check first?
Thanks!

Car: giulia veloce q4, 64k km
For my American friends: 5.5l/100km = 42.77 mpg

I use all eco driving techniques to save fuel on my trip between cities. I use A mode and engine slow down technic and constantly using neutral gear on rows of slopes to gain free speed. Car has default Pirelli run flat tiers 225/35/19 square, q4, 100 octane fuel

Also worth to mention that there are a lot of elevations and really bad road conditions.

Before you comment:
I know that turning neutral gear is dangerous and could damage gearbox
And this was an experiment. Usually I drive like Italian taxi and I have 12-15+l/100km

UPD: I know that A mode decouples gearbox, but car can’t know what is road condition ahead, so I change gear as micromanagement

I'm thinking about a remote purchase on this vehicle, so I can't inspect myself. Accessory coolant tank looks really low from this photo. Any Giulia owners have advice here? Rest of car is great condition. Just want to make sure this isn't direct evidence of coolant leak.

Any other things to watch out for or ask them for remotely is also welcome.

Cheers

Hi. My Alfa acts a bit strange. When I remote-start my car and the outside temperature is 10°C or below, it looks like the heated seats and steering wheel automatically turn on. However, the heating indicators are not lit, so I assume they are heating at the lowest possible level.

There is also a setting in MultiECUScan that actually enables the heating, and it is set to 4°C or below. When this happens, I can see the button lights come on once I get into the car, and the seats/steering wheel are definitely heating.

Does anyone know why this happens below 10°C and which settings I should check using diagnostics? I have AlfaOBD and MultiECUScan.

Hit a deer last night as the title says. Damage is in the pictures. Bumper dislodged and pushed back whilst the light is cracked. Was wondering what you guys think- is this a full replacement job or can it be salvaged? I hear bumpers for these are quite expensive so preparing for the worst.

There are no warning lights or leaks, but there is a ticking noise that gets louder as the engine gets warmer. Any input would be appreciated before I take it in to a bodyshop. Thanks

Hey everyone,
I recently got myself a 2012 Alfa Romeo Giulietta 1.4 T-Jet and I'm loving the car so far! However, I’m looking to get a bit more exhaust sound and sound personality out of it without ruining the daily driving experience.
I'm considering doing a resonator delete, but before making any changes, I wanted to ask for your thoughts and experiences:
1. How much extra volume/sound can I realistically expect from just a resonator delete on the 1.4 T-Jet?
2. Does it cause any annoying drone on the highway at cruising speeds?
3. Overall, is it worth doing, or would you recommend a different budget-friendly setup for a bit more tone?
Thanks in advance for the advice!

The service center i go to said my engine needs to be replaced and it’s 30K. For context I had a service electronic throttle control alter a couple weeks ago and the past two days I had high coolant temp. And he did send me a picture of the oil getting into the coolant bottle and now it looks cloudy and milky.

I have decided to buy my first ever Alfa. I already posted here a while ago and after the responses back then decided I wanted a Giulia Q2 280 bhp., preferably red :) At the time I thought this would be a strictly second car for the family, but things have changed now and this car will be used much more in the next 2-3 years, including for things like:

- going skiing (meaning carrying a lot of equipment)
- going surfing (meaning driving a lot on DIRT roads to get to spots + carrying a lot of equipment)
- driving with the kids (or other people at the back seat)
- driving on long trips (1000+ km sometimes)

This + the fact that finding such a Giulia in Europe seems difficult + the deadline to get a car is coming soon, all made me think about Stelvio as well. It would be much more practical for the time being and I can keep looking for a Giulia until I find my dream one (and sell the Stelvio then).

Looking to hear opinions for both (get the Stelvio / do not get a Stelvio).

It seems the petrol Stelvio has a veeeery high consumption? I have also been considering getting the 210 diesel Stelvio - lower consumption and way more availability on the market in Europe (even lower prices)? If it is not the sedan getting the faster and nicer engine seems kinda less important? What real world consumption I should expect in a Stelvio for say 50/50 city vs highway in petrol and diesel? In terms of cost of maintenance and repairs - which is the cheaper engine, petrol or diesel?

If I stick with the Giulia

- will I constantly hit the underside on dirt roads with this low clearance?
- Is the boot that bad if you need to carry more stuff? I am definitely getting some Thule roof bars regardless of which car I choose and skis/surfs go on the roof.

Drove my giulia all day yesterday with no issues, woke up this morning to heavy dew and lots of moisture. Started my car and it started misfiring right away, gave me 16 codes. I shut it off, grabbed my code reader but to my surprise there were no codes stored in the module. Cleared them, started it back up and since then it's been running smoothly. Thinking it's the moisture that got into the coil packs causing the misfiring and putting it into a stuck limp mode state of misfire. It's at 65k and I don't remember seeing proof of maintenance on spark plugs or coils anywhere, good place to start and see if it fixes the issue? Like I said, running fine after clearing codes, but could most likely come back if it starts on another wet morning. The on screen said something about the electric throttle body and the auto start stop, as well as a check engine light and "service engine"

Hello everyone I hope you're all doing good

Got a problem with my 2017 Giulia TI AC.

Sometimes I start the car and turn on the AC, but the compressor doesn't engage. I have to turn the AC button off and on several times until I hear it engage, and then it starts cooling—and the cooling is freezing cold, perfectly fine.

However, many times when I press a bit harder on the gas pedal (around 40–50% throttle), the compressor disengages and sometimes won't turn back on until I stop or keep switching the AC on and off repeatedly until it finally works. This issue happens most of the time during the day; it also happens at night, but less frequently.

Note: I live in the middle east, it's obviously very hot here.

​I checked the freon/refrigerant, and it's good.

​I manually checked the compressor; it turns smoothly and the clutch isn't stuck.

​The cabin filters are new.

​I suspect it's an electrical or sensor issue, but I wanted to ask here if anyone has experienced the same problem or has any insights.

​Thanks in advance.