3.2 electrics and management

Started by Big Black, July 18, 2011, 10:15:46 PM

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Big Black

I have a 3.2  spider which has developed a problem. I was away 3 monthsish and left the battery disconnected.
It started first go on my return.
Now if I run it around, turn it off, go shopping whatever, on return the engine management locks me out. The dash warning lights are all on, motor, padlock etc, even flashers and airbag light. Once the radio stayed on after switching off. There are sort of many random faults. And the engine won't start. In about 2 hours it rectifies itself from some experience tonight and will start.
Any ideas what might be the issue here?
Big Black.

dehne

i would take it to a specialist who has a computer and get it reset, should only cost 100bucks
now
1x 85 mdl road 90
2013 Giulietta 1.4
2015 Launch Edition Giulietta
Past
Multiple Alfa 90's, Alfetta's and 147's

Big Black

Thanks for your interest. Any ideas who would have such a facility? I am new to the scene and live in Melb eastern subs.

shiny_car

Who services the car? I would recommend Lance Dixon in Doncaster. They will be one place that has the Examiner computer to check fault codes.

If you are happy to try a new battery, worth a go. It is a common culprit (low voltage) for electrical probs. Or use a multimeter to check the battery voltage first to see if it's particularly low (below 12.0V).

:)
Giulietta QV TCT . 1.75 TBi . Magnesio Grey - Black
GT . 3.2 V6 . Q2 . Kyalami Black - Red
75 . 3.0 V6 . Alfa Red - Grey

bix

There's the Italian Job in Oakleigh, Monza Motors in Bayswater, Lance Dixon in Doncaster, Mauceri Motors in Clayton who all should have examiners.

pasey25

Quote from: bix on July 19, 2011, 07:40:59 PM
There's the Italian Job in Oakleigh, Monza Motors in Bayswater, Lance Dixon in Doncaster, Mauceri Motors in Clayton who all should have examiners.

Maranello PurSang also have an examiner. I had my car plugged into it this morning.
Current:
1969 Lancia Fulvia 1.3s Coupe
1967 Lancia Fulvia Berlina GT
2017 Abarth 595 Competizione
1991 Alfa SZ #440
1967 Fiat 850
1966 Fiat 850
1969 Giulia Super
1989 Alfa 75 Twin Spark

Past:
1967 Lancia Fulvia Berlina GT
2005 147 GTA Monza Sele 59/100
2001 156 Monza Sele 2.0TS
2010 159 TI 2.4 SW