Alfa 147 problem

bretttp1

Hi all,

I’m having a problem with My Alfa 147 JTD 16v (surprise surprise!!) an error has popped up which reads ‘motor control system failure’ and the car has lost power and the engine is running rough, I’ve googled the problem and I’ve tried to reset the ECU but either I didn’t get it to reset or it made no difference. Has anyone come across this problem here?

Does anyone have an idea of a good garage that services alfas or a good diesel/ electronic mechanic close to Navan? I’m probably going to leave it into Michael Barrable Motors in Swords I was just looking for alternatives.

Thanks guys.

Hotwheels

It may be the MAF (air flow meter) that is the problem, it can cause rough idle, loss of power, poor fuel consumption etc..
Gerry Campbell Ti Autos, he's highly rated,
Gerry Campbell, TI autos, Cowper street, Dublin 01 8386567

bretttp1

Thanks Hotwheels, I've seen the MAF mentioned on a couple of sites too are these easy to change yourself? where is it located?

smash

this might help - http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/air_flow_meter.shtml

http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/parts/147_Airflow_Meter.shtml

Hotwheels

steve06 wrote: »

this might help - http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/air_flow_meter.shtml

http://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/parts/147_Airflow_Meter.shtml

Nice bit of info..

techie

bretttp1 wrote: »

Thanks Hotwheels, I've seen the MAF mentioned on a couple of sites too are these easy to change yourself? where is it located?

I assume you know of:

www.alfaowner.com/forum

All the info you will ever need to know about your 147 !

miju

as others said thats defo your MAF thats the problem (rough idle , loss of power and dash light coming up) . they are easy enough to clean which might be worth a try otherwise your looking at about €70 for a new bosch one

bretttp1

Just an update on this issue, The MAF was replaced but the reason it failed was that the turbo is leaking oil and this destroyed the MAF (apparently), I now need a new turbo :eek:

These are mighty expensive parts from Alfa (even reconditioned ones) is there anywhere in Ireland that reconditions turbos? Or do I have to go to ordering one from the UK, like this company?

bitemybanger

We should put an Alfa problems thread in the stickys:pac::D

miju

groooan , because other marques don't suffer from just as many problems.

Anyways to the OP, AFAIK if you need a new turbo it's gonna cost you regardless of where you source it. Best bet would be to give Gerry in TI Autos a buzz he might be able to source you a "slightly" cheaper one.

bretttp1

miju wrote: »

give Gerry in TI Autos a buzz he might be able to source you a "slightly" cheaper one.

Thanks miju, I'll give Gerry a call, he seems to know his stuff going by the ammount of mentions he gets here!

But does anyone else here know who are the agents for Garrett turbos here in Ireland, or even if there is one?

want2play

bitemybanger wrote: »

We should put an Alfa problems thread in the stickys:pac::D

Or a "Im just another idiot who knows nothing about Alfa's but they're cr@p" sticky.

bitemybanger

want2play wrote: »

Or a "Im just another idiot who knows nothing about Alfa's but they're cr@p" sticky.

I have owned 2 alfas and would not reccomend one to anyone, now come back to me with a reply when you know a bit about them;)

peasant

Do I need to spell it out? Do I?

bitemybanger

Spell what?:pac:

OP, there is a good auto electrician half way up Flower Hill just before the garage on the left, he sorted out some PROBLEMS i had on my ALFA'S a few years back;)

Biro

bitemybanger wrote: »

Spell what?:pac:

OP, there is a good auto electrician half way up Flower Hill just before the garage on the left, he sorted out some PROBLEMS i had on my ALFA'S a few years back;)

What an idiotic reply.
Question : Does anyone else here know who are the agents for Garrett turbos here in Ireland?

Answer offered : Alfa's are crap and I know a good auto electrician.

bitemybanger

Biro wrote: »

What an idiotic reply.
Question : Does anyone else here know who are the agents for Garrett turbos here in Ireland?

Answer offered : Alfa's are crap and I know a good auto electrician.

Does anyone have an idea of a good garage that services alfas or a good diesel/ electronic mechanic close to Navan?

Its in the OP
Now who feels like an idiot,
you gotta love Boards

Biro

bitemybanger wrote: »

Its in the OP
Now who feels like an idiot,
you gotta love Boards

Well I don't anyway, that's for sure! Can you read? Things have progressed in this thread. You remember progression? I hope you're not a teacher! I can imagine you answering a question at the end of the term that was asked in the beginning! Quite useless!

Black velvit

Biro got owned:D

peasant

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