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  1. Got the replacement, fitted, all ok, works for up to 1/2 an hour then fades! In this warm weather it fades immediately. No response from Alfachris, despite repeated efforts to contact him It was a 2002 replacement I've since discovered. I guess I'll have to keep looking, that was a waste of £40!
  2. I'm waiting for the replacement from Alfachris, which he says he'll accept back if it fades, how's that for service! When I take the old one out I'll recheck the soldering with a multimeter and put an iron on anything slightly suspicious but it looked pristine on initial inspection. Thanks for all your suggestions, keep 'em coming, these older infocentres are a pain in the ** ** and not cheap. If there are any good fixes or affordable solutions out there, it would be good to hear, for all!
  3. Unfortunately none of the above. I took out infocentre and dismantled it. Everything looked normal, no evidence of any faults. The screen just progressively loses it's transparency and ability to show information. All contacts fine. I drilled several 6mm holes in the plastic housing to help ventilation, which may have made a slight difference but not a lot. If there is a heat issue, the unit certainly generates it's own heat, probably from the bank of bright LED's that backlight the LCD display, then it needs more than passive ventilation. I read somewhere someone fitted a 'PC' type fan, it would be interesting to see how that was done. All of this aside, Alfachris has kindly located a used replacement, so let's hope this cures the problems.
  4. not at present but probably will if no joy here, soon Thanks Guys
  5. Cmon guys, am I not in the ball park? pm me if you've got some advice
  6. djck

    Alfa Alarm

    Have the same problem with mine but can't get beyond the 10 + 6 presses of the bonnet latch Peeps start after 7 or 8 presses, with a longer one after 10. Then it peeps once for each of the 6 extra peeps and almost before I've got time to open the drivers door the alarm sounds for a couple of seconds. Thats it, It still peeps back after I lock and leave it, like it did before. Do the models or age make a difference, mine's an '03 156 V6 2.5 . Any ideas welcome
  7. For sale is my much loved ALFA ROMEO 156 2.0L Twin Spark, Lusso, Manual, Saloon, Petrol, 2001 Y Reg, 98850 miles, Silver, 2 Owners, Full Alfa Specialist Service History, A pleasure to drive. In lovely condition for it's age. This has been my family car for the past 8 years. This is a very well looked after car, that won't disappoint. Black Momo leather interior, very comfortable! It has a Sony radio /CD player with iPod/ iPhone/ MP3 input that sounds great! V5 Present + All Service History and receipts, original hand books and wallet. MOT and service due in early August. Tax expires at the end of January. 2 new Dunlop SP Sport Fast Response tyres on the back and plenty of wear on Pirelli P7's on the front. Minus points are 2 little dents on rear wheel arch that are not very obvious ( See Photo), Slightly squeaky suspension occasionally. Cam belts due for a change and brakes will need attention next service in Aug. £ Make me a reasonable offer Anything else, feel free to ask!
  8. Thanks for all this advice Smaky, I'll have to go foraging tomorrow, beneath the dash! I'm obliged to you.
  9. Thanks again Smaky, Yep I see but sadly it doesn't cure a fast fading infocentre. Seems a pity that it does work fine for a little while and then disappears, what can have changed since it was new, that can't be repaired? While I'm at it I can't get it to show MPG! The screen comes up but shows no readout and then returns to the main screen, just showing day, date & temp.
  10. Thanks Smaky, Tried that, it made no difference, but I don't get the "Turn the key to MAR" bit. As far as I can tell, there's only 2 key positions, 1; Turn the key one step and all the dash lights illuminate and 2; Turn slightly further and the engine is started, then release and it springs back to the first position, where it stays until I turn it back (anti clockwise) to the off position and I can withdraw it. Ok that's 3 positions! Am I being thick or is that normal! I've tried your suggestion in those positions but to no avail. It's set on max brightness already and fades after 10-15 mins. Thanks for the suggestion though.
  11. I'm looking for a working, non-fading infocentre for 2003 facelift 2 156 V6 2.5. Mine like most I read about, fades once it gets hot after 15mins. Is anyone breaking a later model with a good one, or has anyone found out why they fade and worked out a fix? They heat up and fade, is there a connection? Do the screens on later working ones get hot to the touch, I wonder, or is a faulty component, that could be replaced, to blame? £80 for an LCD display seems quite steep. Has anyone out there got any ideas?
  12. Also thanks Munkey, I'll fiddle first & if I fail it'll be a cheap replacement.
  13. Thanks Smacky, I'll check these things out.
  14. Thanks Anjenha, It all worked fine, posted request, lovely. Now I need my kip.
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