Alfa 166 3.0 V6 (1999 model)

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Simon Walsh - 05 Apr 2005 22:49 GMT

If i turn on the lights without the engine running, stop and tail lights
all work fine - when i start the engine - they then begin flashing
intermittently - is this a problem anyone has come across before - I'm
wondering if the engine vibrating is causing a short somewhere? any ideas
(HELP - as currently only driving in the day!!)

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Richard Fantom - 07 Apr 2005 11:43 GMT

are they going on and off completely or just fading?

If fading could be dying alternator or even battery.
Any probs with starting etc if left for a few days?

> If i turn on the lights without the engine running, stop and tail lights
> all work fine - when i start the engine - they then begin flashing
> intermittently - is this a problem anyone has come across before - I'm
> wondering if the engine vibrating is causing a short somewhere? any ideas
> (HELP - as currently only driving in the day!!)

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Simon Walsh - 07 Apr 2005 12:11 GMT

Thanks for the response - I've found out what is wrong - the control unit
that oversees the rear clusters has gone. FYI £140+labour at an Alfa garage
to fix.
cheers
Simon

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Richard Fantom - 08 Apr 2005 09:46 GMT

these cars kill your wallet, but they are so beautiful
all the best

> Thanks for the response - I've found out what is wrong - the control unit
> that oversees the rear clusters has gone. FYI ?140+labour at an Alfa

garage

> to fix.
> cheers
> Simon

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