156 window switch surrounds

[Dr Alfa]

Does anyone know if the window switch and surrounds on the 156 GTA are unique? Or do they match those from the early TS and later JTS? I need to buy a couple for my 2003 156 GTA (manu facture Dec 02) but when I put my vehicle in on eBay it says none fit...even though they look identical. Any advice would be appreciated.

[poohbah]

I've got a GTA and have to say the surrounds look totally the same as the ones that were on my two prior 156s.

I do have a surround from a non-GTA at home that I bought second hand a few years ago as a back-up source of switches. When I get home tonight I'll have a look and compare it with what's in my GTA. I would be gobsmacked if it is any different. 

[bazzbazz]

I can't remember if the 156 GTAs use the window switch assemblies from the 156 Twin Spark (pre-facelift) or the 156 JTS (facelift) but the two ARE different and not compatible.

Even though externally the door switch assembly from a 156 Twin Spark looks the same as one from a 156 JTS the internal switch modules are completely different.

[poohbah]

Well there you have it from The Oracle of Dalfa...

I'm still gonna look to compare the two...

[bazzbazz]

Apparently they changed to the modular style after 2002.

https://www.alfaworkshop.co.uk/parts/156_Window_switch.shtml

Early Switch Module


Late Switch Module

[poohbah]

Ah right, I won't be any help then. My GTA is an '02. But at least I'm sorted for spares...

[Dr Alfa]

All good. Thanks for the help. My switches all work, but wanted to grab a couple spares while they're around - particularly so I can try the "fix" on the rubberised coating that I've seen on the forums before tackling mine. My GTA has a manufacture date of December 02 on it, so I assume it's the late style ones. 

Thanks!

[Craig_m67]

so I assume it's the late style ones. 

I wouldn't. Take them out and have a look, it's one torx bolt from memory. 
I only say this as the GTA continued to use the older, higher centre screen/air duct

(screen gubbins are identical on all models, they just blanked the lower bit on the later model when reducing the height, and changed the GUI a bit)