Hi everyone,
I have bought a 2004 Alfa Romeo 156. Car has done 77,000kms. Great condition and just had a major.
I started my car and got out. got in 5 minutes later and the transmission was stuck in neutral.
turned the car off. waited 10minutes and the car was fine.
2nd time - started my car. pushed down break and started driving. 2metres along the road the car goes into neurtal and rolls.
Their is a transmission looking light flashing on my dash. Ive had the car for 1 week but it has only happened twice. I drive long kms every day.
Anyone have any advice? I called up Alfa and they want to charge $250.00 just to diagonise it. my fear is that the problem wont occur when I take it in.
I usually open my door, close it and the pump starts to make a noise which takes about 10 seconds. i then take off. I always drive on city mode.
The both times, the pump didnt make any noise when I started my car.
im not sure whether this problem occurs all the time.
Any advise anyone?
Thanks!
Rule number one - Don't go to an Alfa dealer. They are useless, and are only really an option if they sold you a new car. So find yourself a reputable Alfa/Italian car specialist workshop nearest to you. There will be someone on here who can tell you the best choice nearest your home.
I would be surprised if they charge you anything to hook you up to diagnostics.
Go see or speak with one of these fellows, depending which part of town you are in.
Hugh at Monza Motors Bayswater 9729 9949
Bruno or Gianocarlo at Maranello Pursang Brunswick 9386 9650
Seby at Maurceri Motors Clayton 9543 6466
All good blokes and will help you out and get sorted in no time.
Following on from Neil suggestions,
Robert @ Italian Automotive Spares in Brunswick East
Thanks everyone :)
problem fixed. it was the selespeed pump that needed changing!
Hey Annabella, who fixed it?, Colin.
Hi colin. My uncle did. Mechanic