Alfa Romeo 159 - 8 Hacks in 8 Minutes!

[@jsl9294]

You are definitely the most awesome alfa romeo reviewer with the decent quality video!! (Also the crazy sense of humour too 🤣🤣🤣) I cant wait for the next video!! . . . . . Shall we lock Chris inside of the 159 so that he can only work on the video for us? XD

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Joo Sun Lee, thanks for watching and for the kind comments! I wish I could make videos all the time for you guys but I have a business and a family to look after also! Its hard work but I love it! 😁

[@tsvetelin6556]

@@TheAlfaNut I also like the videos a lot and have subscribed couple months ago but the humor is usually annoying it sounds like an old guy jokes and you're too kind most of the times it looks lame but at least the content is worthy so I'll definitely keep watching.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Tsvetelin, thanks for watching and subscribing! Sorry you don’t like the humour but I AM an old man, so my jokes have to be “Dad” jokes! 😉

[@tsvetelin6556]

@@TheAlfaNut :D No worries as I said content is quite good and interesting for me so I'll keep watching!

[@TheAlfaNut]

I’ll try to be less cheesy in future! 😉👍🏻

[@Nyppy93]

159 most beautiful car on earth

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching, its certainly a looker! 👍🏻

[@nekite1]

@@TheAlfaNut To put it another way, my boss (when we were out in my car one day) said to me " I'm sure we can get you a girlfriend driving that car" My boss is a woman who is 15 years younger than myself. Says it all really.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Haha let her find some ladies for you!! 😉

[@joaolima16]

After 5 years owning one, I knew just half of them. Thanks for the tips!! Great work!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching Joao! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@taybrits4554]

Hack #5 is useful when it's at the dealership and we can't start the engine but need the steering unlocked to push it into the shop. Most cars have a safety release hidden underneath the centre console, or behind the column trim, so it's kinda useful to have one that's easier to get to for when your Alfa breaks down

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Fish, thanks for watching! I guess that all of these little quirks have a use, it’s just that some are more obvious than others! 😉

[@tvaatakt1]

Alfas does not break down. They just get iffy if not treated like a princess, specially when tasked with humdrum stuff like going to the supermarket. It's their Italian temper paired with a bit of narcissism and what have you. Oh, dida I mentioned that I drive a Volvo and my wife a 159? That randomly decides that it does not start and then you just disconnect the battery for 2 minutes to show the creature who is actually in charge. And off we go.

[@musmuk5350]

The 159 Sportwagon TBi is incredible ❤️

[@Strike86]

I don't know how people can own a car for more than a day and not sit in the driver's seat and read the handbook from cover to cover on the driveway. Maybe it's just me... Must admit though I didn't know you could push the armrest forwards, or the night mode feature. Must've missed those pages...

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi mate, yes I do actually read my owners manual - perhaps not cover to cover but certainly the main points. Obviously not a real man! ;0)

[@xshowda]

Man, i really thought i am the only one doing this....every car i bought i just sit the whole first day after purchase in the driver seat reading the manual like 100 times and trying features. But also, i own my 159 2 years now and never read about the moving armrest...

[@ralfnowak9737]

Incredible! Yesterday I thought my dashboard lighting was failing. I was very depressed until the lighting worked again when I restarted. Loose contact ?? No, today I'm watching your video and have to laugh out loud. A hidden ALFA function led me astray. Thank you, thank you, thank you,.... ... and who knows the other hacks ...after over 10 years of ownership, unbelievable......

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Ralf, thanks for watching and for your story! Haha - I am happy that the video helped you work it out! 🙂

[@craigfraser7006]

I've got a 159 2.2 JTS...Gonna try those today!!!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers for watching Craig - some are pretty useless but things like the follow me home lights are quite handy sometimes!

[@canuzay4709]

You can close windows with pressing 2 times to lock button, second time you press you should press until windows are up.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi and thanks for watching! Doesn’t work in the UK 😞

[@s.k.3911]

I did found that out yesterday!!! A Wasp was near my Car and I just tryed it with the Remote 😂 and surprise! IT WORKED 🤣🤣 And yes I'm scared of wasps You just earned an subscriber

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Savo - thanks for watching and I'm happy that I was able to help! (I like R33's as well - my favourite GTR)

[@tonymihaylov1394]

Wow this blows ma head! I don't even know my car can do this things. Thanks alot dude

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Malloy and thanks for watching! You're welcome, hope you enjoyed it.

[@damiantropeano4683]

I really Love your videos, thanks to you now i can drink a very cold ice tea in my 159 😉greetings from Spain!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Ola Damian! Thanks for watching, glad that you enjoyed it! 😁

[@DanyEEL-un4hp]

Hello! One question! How do you keep your Alfa so clean? Do you use some special products Absolutely love it

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi DanyEEL - thanks for watching. I try to handwash my cars - car washes tend to scratch & dull paint. I use good quality wash products and often ceramic coat my cars so they are easier to keep clean. Detailing now and again helps to keep the overall impression of the car good, as dirty exhaust tips, brake calipers or messy interiors bring the image down, even if the bodywork is shiny!

[@DanyEEL-un4hp]

@@TheAlfaNut Really nice! Thank you!

[@mexistratman1]

Enjoyed this one a lot! I didn’t know about the silent unlock hack, I can’t wait to try this one. I got caught out with the windows not going up with the keyfob, it was the middle of summer and I had just found out about the window drop feature, got back home, walked up to the door and held down lock thinking I was cool... nothing.. had an embarrassing walk back to the car to put them up 😂

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hey Conor, thanks for watching mate! At least you didn’t have to do that dressed as a Ninja! 😂

[@selenafook8458]

Have a 159 question , Diesel wagon version 170xxx in good condition , are these reliable ? Would you drive one these long distances 70,000 per year ?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Selena, the diesels are very reliable BUT make sure it has been looked after well and serviced regularly. Otherwise a great engine and very economical too.

[@nikolabogdanovic3420]

I have Alfa Romeo 147 1.6 Twin spark 2001 and I get a weird beep sound from the radio while driving how can I fix this ?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Sorry Nikola, I don’t know - try asking on: www.alfaowner.com 👍🏻

[@TanguyGarcin]

In France we haven't deadlock, but we can close the window with the remote ;)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Salut Tanguy! So you have something that we don't have! ;0) You also have much better cheese and wine than we do. A votre sante!

[@jakubtetera7312]

Thanks a lot. Gonna try this on my shiny new Brera.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Jakub, thanks for watching - enjoy your Brera! 👍🏻

[@AlwynReeve]

You can press and hold the lock on the fob to put the windows up on the Brera :)

[@welcometothenew1263]

My car can move windows both sides by button on a key. Press and hold open to unlock the door and open all windows. Press and hold close to lock all doors and close all windows

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching - this can't be done in the UK, as the windows won't close again using the key fob.

[@mickyquiroga3517]

Ciao, adoro i tuoi video. Volevo chiederti una cosa, potresti ottenere parti del corpo dell'Alfa Romeo 155 gta? o lo spoiler posteriore del 155 zagato, o in mancanza di quello del 155 dtm. Sto cercando di costruire l'auto dei miei sogni. Saluti dall'Argentina

[@TheAlfaNut]

Ciao Micky Non so dove trovare quelle parti da solo, ma suggerirei di contattare Alfaholics nel Regno Unito, (www.alfaholics.com) o di provare anche Autolusso (www.alfamotive.co.uk/) Buona fortuna con la costruzione dell'auto dei tuoi sogni!

[@studiocalder818]

Ciao, forse puoi provare anche da AFRA a Milano. Buon lavoro

[@mickyquiroga3517]

Grazie per i suggerimenti Afra è un laboratorio specializzato? Sto cercando di ottenere il numero di telefono o il contatto della scuderia giudici, forse vogliono vendermene uno e avvisare. Al momento sto finendo di mettere insieme e risolvere alcuni problemi meccanici che 155q4 ha. L'ho con 320 CV e ogni volta che aumento la sua potenza appare qualcosa di nuovo. Ma confido che raggiungerò l'equilibrio.

[@studiocalder818]

@@mickyquiroga3517 Ottimo, complimenti. AFRA è un ricambista storico Alfa Romeo: www.afra.it/it/ Forza Argentina

[@mickyquiroga3517]

studio calderini Grazie mille, quando porto l'auto dal laboratorio tra un paio di settimane, caricherò un video.

[@Kj16V]

5:19 I guess you've never had to push a car!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Oh no - I've had to push a LOT of my cars! ;0)

[@KF2NationalKartcrg]

First of all thank you for your videos - You have won me over to a point where I seem to have fallen in love with the Alfa's :D I know it's not the purpose of this video (!question time!) but I'm now looking at (maybe) buying one for the purpose of daily usage, a bit of (spirited) sunday driving and occasionally hauling a very leightweight racecar around on a trailer. So since the 156 and 159 more or less crosses price points where I live, I'm wondering which to buy between the 156 2.0 JTS or the 159 2.2 JTS? The 159 has more power and build more modern but also heavier.. What would you (Alfa Nut and everyone else) choose? Reliability weighs in my decision as well as sportyness - Since most trips are rather short fuel economy is mostly what it is (ofc, better is better.. But yeah) :)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi mate, thanks for watching and for the kind comments - glad to have helped you to fall in love with Alfas! If I was buying a car for towing, I would always buy a diesel as they have more torque. If I was buying a car for spirited driving and weekend fun, probably a 156 as they are light and fun to drive. If I needed an all-rounder that was reliable and comfortable but also quick, then I'd go for a 159 2.4 jtdm. 210 bhp, 50 mpg, great for towing and the exhaust note is good as it's 5 cylinders. I don't like the 2.2 jts engine much - it has some quirky issues with the power delivery and bogs down from a standstill. Just my thoughts - happy shopping!

[@KF2NationalKartcrg]

@@TheAlfaNut Thank you very much for the reply, it certainly helped clear up my mind. I'm still looking as I have not found the one yet. I'm defitnitly into the 159 2.4 JTDM, but it seems like the market has a eye for those as well since they tend to go for a bit of a premium of which I can't strech my wallet to (yet). So in short, my mind has landed on the diesel side of things, and if I can manage, I'll go the 159 2.4 way. But yet again, thank you soo much. And thank you for some great content :D

[@nosebleed989]

Thank you!

[@sBEASTb]

Love your videos - keep it up!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers mate, appreciate the support! 👍🏻

[@stuartcorbett4902]

Just got a 07 2.4 jtdm 159 Russo red had plenty of alfas over the years but this one is about the best only gripe is the drivers side front suspension its acquired a horrible squeak any ideas .

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Stuart, yes a simple problem - one or both of your suspension arms need replacing as the bushes are worn. Not expensive to do, probably a couple of hundred quid tops but not cost effective to just replace bushes on their own - best to simply replace. 👍🏻

[@stuartcorbett4902]

@@TheAlfaNut cheers for that I'll get a look at them when its dry weather not so at moment

[@DarkKnightwing75]

More like 8 Hacks in 6 minutes hahaha, still good though!

[@TheAlfaNut]

And 2 minutes of rambling! 😂

[@MilosevicMarjan]

Is that thing with the remote opening the windows something special? My 1996 BMW has it, and yes you can also close the windows too.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Marjan - its not really special but many people don’t realise they can do it!

[@mmi580]

What else is your 96 bmw is capable of?

[@TheAlfaNut]

92 mph 👍🏻😉

[@mmi580]

Bmw is good as a driver expirience. But nevertheless belive me.. I had more than 30 cars untill now from which 5bmw..i gave 5 chances to this brand. Always something breaks down. Lexus as an example only oil change.. So pardon my french but fuck bmw.

[@nicklowe536]

I have had my 159 for over 2 yrs and didn't know half of those

[@TheAlfaNut]

Glad to be of service Nick! Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@gureno19]

Hey Mate, looking at a 159 wagon in the TI trim with the 5cyl 2.4 Are these cars reliable still? Worth the buy, despite the age?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Sorry for the delay replying mate, yes they are worth buying still - the 2.4 is s great engine. Check the subframes as they rust and suspension too. 👍🏻

[@ericdoerr6299]

Very cool! I ´ m a Fan!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks a lot for watching Eric! 👍🏻

[@Potsie]

Nice. I was aware of most of these, but not all. Just so you know, not all 159's have a 'movable' centre console armrest ; mine (I'm in Australia so maybe we got different features) - 2010 model - doesn't. The thumbnail for this video shows 'telephone dial' or 'horseshoe' wheels (whatever you want to call them) with only 5 holes; I have never seen the like on a 159 previously, traditionally those are on 4C's etc, ...interesting... normally the 159/Brera horsehoe wheels have 7 holes (I just recounted mine to check..lol)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Robbie, hows it going mate? Thanks for watching. Yeah a few people have mentioned that their arm rests dont move and some have made their armrests move for the first time by giving them a good shove! (They get stuck 😁). The 159 in the thumbnail is wearing Prodrive 19” teledials from the UK-only Brera special edition. Gorgeous wheels but very hard to find a used set sadly!

[@Potsie]

@@TheAlfaNut thanks for the info.

[@alfasstifi7382]

Alfa Amore Sportivo 🍀🍀🍀

[@TheAlfaNut]

Grazie Mille! 🍀🇮🇹💪🏼

[@studiocalder818]

👍🏻👍🏻

[@282sleeper]

7:37 - door opens. :)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching, I did get out eventually! ;0)

[@milan5159]

I just bought a 159 first car yesterday and my Windows also go up with a press on the keu

[@luisamaral4074]

My Fiat Stilo down and rise the windows with the remote

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Luis - thanks for commenting. You must live in Europe somewhere I guess? Doesn't work in the UK I'm afraid

[@bearmegmoo]

Is any major problem with the Alfa Romeo 159 V6?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi, the 159 V6 is pretty reliable but is quite heavy so it uses a lot of fuel. Its also not very fast considering it has a big engine! Watch out for worn tyres and suspension but otherwise I think they are generally ok.

[@daibhi8030]

nice seamaster

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cheers!

[@therealpopjoe]

can you do a video on the 156 jts 2.0 face lift please cheers 👌

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Zong! Thanks for watching, I will be doing a video on the 156 V6 shortly, so I might try to get a drive in the 2.0 as well to compare. 👍🏻. Have you got a 156 jts?

[@therealpopjoe]

@@TheAlfaNut yes i do unfortunately im in australia other wise id be keen to help.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yeah mate, bit too far for a day trip! Hope the fires have not affected you? My cousins both live in Sydney and not really been a problem there

[@therealpopjoe]

@@TheAlfaNut luckily in western aus where there was no fires nice to see everyone looking out for us !

[@sarpgrey]

Yes he’s a Alfa guy

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes he is! 😉

[@dominicknicolay4030]

the windows close if you hold down the second time👌

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Dominick, yes but not in the UK! 🙂

[@Potsie]

@@TheAlfaNut Nor in Australia

[@roberttolic3009]

Can you turn on car with that manuel key

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Robert - yes the manual key works but the immobiliser chip needs to be close to the steering column

[@roberttolic3009]

@@TheAlfaNut thanks for answer

[@yojoe5311]

Alfa Nut or Alfanaut?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hey Joe! Either one applies 😉👍🏻

[@Alfadoctor]

Nice 👍👍👍👍

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching Doc! 😁

[@Alfadoctor]

@@TheAlfaNut great job 👍👍👍

[@TheAlfaNut]

Appreciate it. 🙂

[@eldias6925]

I want more of this 159 videos, especially the sportwagon its just great!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching!

[@hugolowon11]

Berlina is much much better or Brera

[@lorenzospina3174]

Alfa-Romeo is my favorite car brand 😍.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for watching Lorenzo!

[@lorenzospina3174]

@@TheAlfaNut 😉

[@flo960]

My first car, got it 2 weeks ago😁

[@TheAlfaNut]

Good first car mate - have fun but be careful! ;0)

[@nvl2691]

Flolosola Which engine ? 2.2L JTS ?

[@unexceptionalcars914]

Flolosola sames

[@DD-oe3bm]

@@TheAlfaNut I am thinking of buying the 159. Is it worth and are the parts of the 159 expensive?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Drio, yes its a good car but make sure you buy one that has been looked after (serviced etc.) also, parts are still being made for the 159, so they are cheaper than older cars like the GTV. Good luck 👍🏻

[@PFCPure]

I had a 159 TBI TI, was a wonderful car. I own my dream car now but still miss my beautiful Alfa.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Ravi - can I ask what your dream car is?

[@TheAlfaNut]

6,000 subscribers today - WooHoo!

[@damikedaevil4582]

Awesome, thx for the armrest hack i have those short actionman arm's 😂

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Damike - thanks for watching!

[@philipandreicuk5356]

Given Alfa Romeos track record on electrics all this "wizardry" does scare me a bit

[@TheAlfaNut]

Modern Alfas dont really have electrical problems any more Philip but there are still some issues of old, such as hidden rust and depreciation!

[@allichamps3964]

Hi i search for my 159 Brera TI english seat where i can find thèm in really good like new quality ??

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi there, you will only find seats for a Brera now from a car that is being broken for parts. Sorry.

[@matthiasweidmann8135]

My 159 has the window up on remote key. Very practical. Great car by the way-simply underrated! It also doesnt beep when opening or closing and is incredibly reliable . Much more economic to operate and maintain then the bmw, audi ,merc gang...Alfa made the perfect choice to change the suppliers policy to deliver proper products. Now its only Bosch that needs to get up to standard . The new gen Giulia, Tonale and Stelvio are technically top notch...difficult to find better.... and the Tonale has a great design and styling!

[@tadey97]

just bought one few days ago 2.0 (170hp) with a remap. previous owner took a good care of her main stuff was done so i can only refuel and drive. It's an awesome car and thanks for the tricks!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi mate, my pleasure - thanks for watching! 1750 tbi drive will be next 👍🏻

[@sebastianconstantin5176]

me too like a week a go. alfa 159.

[@simeonovvv]

Mine closes all windows when i long-press the lock button.

[@ssssaos]

Mine too.

[@kaleuclint]

My first 159 had this locking feature. My second one did not. Alfa dealers in Australia will not alter the programming to enable one-touch windows up.

[@TheAlfaNut]

In the UK, this is not allowed sadly!

[@marcinsmolinski2593]

Mine 159 2.4 jtdm from 2007 can close all Windows from te remote... just press closing button second time after close and hold a while... the all windows will go up. So check it better before makig another video.. cheers :p

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Marcin - if you are in Poland and not driving a UK or French 159 then you are lucky! 😉. In the UK and France this feature does not work unfortunately. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@marcinsmolinski2593]

Ohh, okay, yes its from GERYMANY

[@stevehaydenakajagman]

Yeah! My 159 is special, I can get the windows down and up on the remote (health and safety be damned!). I'll try and remember the follow me light trick though, could be useful at some point (possibly)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Steve - well thats a first, what year is your 159? I didnt think they would do that. 🤔

[@eldias6925]

The Alfa Nut mine is 2006 and can ver the Windows down and up on the remote aswell, its actualizar really cool

[@CYberiuSPT]

@@TheAlfaNut The first 159 series can close and open the windows with the remote... Like the 147 and 156... After they put the electric switch to open the boot on the rear badge, they apparently needed to disable one connection to achieve this and decided for the close windows with the remote... That is the information i got after exchange my 147 for the 159..

[@v285ljx]

Ours used to put the windows up off the remote until we had a new battery fitted to the car ours is a 2008 model also has the remote boot release

[@stevehaydenakajagman]

@@TheAlfaNut 2007 Chris

[@NicB-Creations]

My 159 does close all 4 windows when I hold the lock button on the remote, it also makes no beep when locking or unlocking. Never knew that wasn't normal. I have a 1.9jtdm remapped to 190hp, it's a joy to drive.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Nic, thanks for watching and commenting! You obviously have a rogue vehicle!! ;0)

[@Neo2906]

Hmmm...is there a hack for my Alfas that they don`t break my nerve with showing hundreads of errors so many times?????😏😏 no no, i love my Alfas and for me Alfa / Italian Cars are the most beautiful cars in the world. But these problems with so many many errors in the dash is really annoying. Last week i gave an 147 facelift to my wife.....after 2 hours she called me "Hey honey, you can use your OBD to reset the engine failure"......aaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@TheAlfaNut]

Haha, no I’m sorry to say that this is a “gift” that all Alfas Romeos seem to bring with them! 😄😂

[@dragovicvule]

Is it possible that on my Alfa 159 sw 2010. armrest can’t move? I’m trying to push, nothing happens so i’m afraid that it can brake if i push more

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Vukasin, yes - I think that on some models, the armrest does not move.

[@TheHunter2506]

Well my Wifes Alfa!!!!! She went to work At Hospital Friday and it rained on the way home.So on went the wipers BUT they did strange juddering like motion as if the contact was just touching for second then not? that's odd BUT even odder the lights flashed on and off as the wipers stopped momentarily ……...Me to the rescue I knew it was as fuse BUT it was not. The only thing Jane had done since I drove it was move the steering wheel out... when we pushed it back in the wipers worked fine and lights did not flash any thoughts!????

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Bob, yes it sounds to me like there is a wire that has had its insulation damaged behind the dash and moving the steering wheel is intermittently shorting it against something metal. I just spent several days trying to locate a similar short on my Spiders loom. In the end my auto sparky just bypassed the problem area and installed an inline fuse instead. Electrical gremlins are SOOO annoying.

[@andy-dt7to]

my 159 Ti does not have the moving arm rest.. and the beeps are annoying. anybody know how to stop the climate control being so 'auto'? if i simply want to turn the temp from 16 to 'off' it always asumes i want air con on, it changes my vent settings, and ramps the fan up to pull speed. sooooo annoying. something like 10 button presses to get it back how i like things.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Andy, thanks for watching - sorry I can’t help with the climate but I do know that you can adjust the auto settings. Try asking on the www.alfaowner.com site. I really don’t like the auto wipers too, they are annoying! 😄

[@janwikstedt8404]

Is there any way you can reset the oil-service light by yourself or do I have to go to a workshop? I'm doing the service on my cars myself and that damn "Time to change engine oil" message have been bugging me for 4-5 years now 😝

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Jan, thanks for watching but I can't help I'm afraid, I don't know the answer to this. I'd recommend that you go to: www.alfaowner.com and ask those guys - they will tell you! Cheers!

[@luckylukespielt1062]

Mine can close the windows if I press the lock button long... 😉 I have an 159 jtdm 2006

[@TheAlfaNut]

You are definitely Lucky Luke! 😉👍🏻

[@kldiet]

You’re a Nut, you’re a nut. You grew on a tree then fell on the ground. People are always kicking you around. One day someone stepped on you. That is why you cracked in to. You’re a Nut. You’re a Alfa Nut ! Well done.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Karl, thanks for watching! I just got bored of waiting for an Alfa channel so I decided to make my own! 😁👍🏻

[@amehu]

5 cylinder 2.4 jtdm is the best diesel engine out there? at least after ECU remap +40hp +80nm or something similar

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes I agree - I would choose that engine for a daily driver 159

[@NiffYT]

You can just hold the lock button to make the windows go back up. Atleast myne does that.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Niff, thanks for watching! Depends which country you are in it seems, UK ones mostly don’t.

[@leonardolupini3484]

I owned a 159, was the most beautiful car I drove. Still to this day, I am filled with regret whenever one passes nearby...

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Leonardo - thanks for watching! They are very cheap now, you should buy another one! 😉

[@leonardolupini3484]

@@TheAlfaNut Yes indeed. I drive a Giulietta these days. Also a beautiful car.

[@Luis_Serralha]

There's another hidden feature and I thought you were going to demonstrate as you had your hands in it 😅 The arm rest lid, actually opens up in two, making this way a secret compartment. They have a magnet to keep it closed. Great vid nonetheless, keep it up!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks Luis - glad you enjoyed it and thanks for tip - In fact I didnt know about the lid opening! 😬

[@frwin904]

@@TheAlfaNut The funny thing is that if you're car has the small and secret compartment you cannot slide the armrest. I own a 159 1750 TBI and i cannot slide the armrest because of the small and secret compartment.

[@TheAlfaNut]

@@frwin904 Hi Freddy - that's interesting - I wasn't aware of the reason why some armrest won't slide!

[@orgasmdog]

@@frwin904 mine has both of the compartments and slides too.

[@MOHAMADKASABJI]

Amazing video welldone i own 159 2.4 jtdm 2006 it has 242000km and it runs like a new ,my first car and i love it my target car is Giulia after 5 years ,,maybe.....

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Mohamad, thanks for watching, I’m glad you enjoyed it and good luck with getting a Giulia! 👍🏻

[@salvofarnia8046]

My black ti is mapped, dpf deleted, egr deleted, shocks springs upgraded and goes as good as it looks. 5 years happy motoring, b road toy.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Sounds good Salvo - thanks for watching!

[@Itslauro]

I’m new hiii I got a 19 giulia ti sport i love it follow me on insta if u wanna see it become a QV killer @laurosvt lol I love Alfa

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Lauro, I’ll check you out. Good luck with your Giulia! 👍🏻

[@peterbasse2002]

Do you know a hack for removing tha hazardwarning when braking? Could really use it.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Peter, sorry I’m afraid I can’t help on that topic. Try asking on www.alfaowners.com Cheers chris

[@Tom2theY]

I changed cars country so I never get alarm beep anymore. search online for a how to. Think its dutch mode that has no beeping.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks Tom, useful to know 👍🏻

[@vneboski]

You can open and close door windows by remote, (close without using hidden key): kzbin.info/www/bejne/mqPRioCZatyMhtE

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi mate, not in the UK unfortunately, as it was too "dangerous"! ;0)

[@euricolucas3411]

Olá. Tenho um alfa 147 1.9JTDm Q2 e quero montar um air intake, qual o melhor sitio? O stio da caixa de ar existente é excelente mas como levar ar frio para lá?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Ola Lucas, eu acho que o melhor lugar é atrás da grade dianteira em algum lugar, mas cuidado que ele não vai permitir água se você dirigir na chuva! Os motores não gostam de respirar na água!

[@eopal-uk265]

nice .. but shoddy electrics and unreliable engines- stay away unwell you have plenty of money to throw at it

[@TheAlfaNut]

There’s some truth in that but the question is: have you owned one personally?

[@johnlightfoot9967]

My UK 2007 159 lowers all the windows if you keep the unlock button depressed but does not unlock the doors until you do a single unlock press. It also puts all the windows back up if you hold the lock button.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi John, thanks for watching and for the feedback. Strange, most UK 159's don't have the window close function. Have you owned the car from new? If not, maybe somebody successfully got their local Alfa dealer to program it back in?

[@johnlightfoot9967]

@@TheAlfaNut I wish, I would love to own a brand new Alfa. I bought it three years ago, it has done 180,000 miles and drives like a dream. My policy is, if someone gets in the way of the windows closing then tough luck :). Annoying faults are the switches on the pedals but if you are a contortionist or have a bendy daughter like I have then changing or resetting them is easy.

[@edim108]

All these years later and it's still one of the most beautiful sedans/wagons ever built. Alfa knocked it out of the park with this one, especially if you got the Q4 with a 3.2 or a 2.4!

[@TheHunter2506]

Great video! we have just bought159 RED .but this one is auto.and the gear knob depresser on front of knob is broken. do you know how to replace it with out my big stilson whrench getting involved. Thanks

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Bob, thanks for watching! Sorry but I have to say no, I’m not familiar with the auto box I’m afraid. However my best advice would be to nip over to www.alfaowner.com and ask the question on the 159 forum. Everyone is really helpful on there and somebody will have solved your problem before and most likely posted a thread explaining how it was fixed. Good luck. 👍🏻

[@TheHunter2506]

@@TheAlfaNut Do you know how to clean injectors ours is 159 2.4 diesel

[@torearcadu2793]

Ma che fesserie dici non puoi rimanere dentro perché all’interno c’è il tasto per aprire le portiere l’invidia perché voi non riuscirete mai a fare auto così straordinarie

[@TheAlfaNut]

It’s just a joke Tore! I own 5 Alfa Romeo’s 😂

[@yoesomite2199]

hey Alfa Nut, Im thinking of buying a 156 v6, but I was told they cram the v6 in so tight that timing belt changes are extremely expensive , can you do a review of the 156 V6 running and maintenance costs

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Sammy, I own a 1998 156 V6 and it costs around £500 to change the cam belt. The 156 has more room in the engine bay to work than in the GTV but maintenance is still a challenge, as the engine was designed to be fitted North - South, not East - West! 😄 They are great though - you should definitely buy one

[@FstopPicturesByAlunDavies]

I want a 74 fiat spider with a modern Alan engine. Any suggestions

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes - I take a 1750 tbi engine out of a 159, tune it to 240 bhp and use that!

[@FullBoostJ4]

Brilliant Chris! I'll definitely be using the follow me home feature👍 Though not all 159s have the sliding arm rest. My old Lusso did but my Ti doesnt.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi mate, thanks for watching! Lots of argument over this with people saying only the facelifts had it, others saying the opposite! Sure you just haven’t pushed it hard enough?? 😂

[@FullBoostJ4]

@@TheAlfaNut indeed I did, I took it off and compared it with the one I kept from my Lusso. So I'll be using that one when I put it back together. Also my 06 Lusso didnt have split folding rear seats but my 07 Ti does👍

[@dildeepsingh3926]

If you hold the rear window button the window regulator snaps.

[@TheAlfaNut]

argh!

[@ak4786820]

I need a bumper for my 159 V6. Could you please help me out

[@TheAlfaNut]

Sorry Muhammed but I don’t sell Alfa parts - you should try Ebay?

[@robertcampbell3958]

Where's the cigarette lighter,in my 159?Thanks

[@TheAlfaNut]

Cigarettes are banned apparently! (I’’m sure the Italian model will have them though! 😉)

[@younesshadaoui6281]

Hi i have one question ! Can we close the windows with the remote ?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes you can - unless you live in the UK!

[@markreynolds8449]

That night panel option is fun, I had it on a SAAB convertible I used to own. Used it once to spook the passengers on a trip that the car was breaking down. Oh how I laughed. They didn’t see the funny side. Awkward. After that, never used it again!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Mark, thanks for watching - that sounds like sort of thing that I would do! 😂

[@owenflynn2752]

Disengaging the steering lock is so you can steer it while under tow.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Yes - thanks for commenting Owen. No “towing broken down Alfa” jokes now please! 😉

[@robertcampbell3958]

What's the shining noise in my 159 Alfa Romero

[@TheAlfaNut]

"Shining noise" ???

[@base36w]

When I bought my 159SW the car was set on autolock with key, I forgot something in the bikeshed and closed the door with running engine. The car locked me out with the housekey also in the car. My neighbour was home and has a spare housekey, so I could unlock the car with the spare key. I've set all these futures off in the board computer, if something like this happens when youre not in the neighbourhood of the spare key you have a real problem.

[@TheAlfaNut]

I didn’t know that this was a feature of the 159! Yes, that could certainly spoil your weekend! 😁

[@jamielewis7809]

10 years of ownership and you have cured the dreaded window drop And who knew the armrest slid 😂

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Jamie, thanks for watching, glad it was useful! 👍🏻

[@reprimander5370]

My 159 is 2010, i am almost 4 year owner and closing the windows were biggest secret for me, i thought its impossible, thank you for hacks :)

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Repri - thanks for watching and glad I could help! Cheers Chris

[@УмаханУмаханов-п4п]

Альфа Ромео это самое лучшее что могли придумать итальянцы, это жизнь где есть начало и нет конца

[@TheAlfaNut]

Спасибо за просмотр!

[@axdel9985]

L'accoudoir s'avance sur tous les modèles de 159 ?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Non, malheureusement pas sur tous les modèles - il semble que certains soient fixés en place mais ils peuvent aussi devenir très rigides, alors essayez de pousser le vôtre vers l'avant pour voir s'il bouge! Merci d'avoir regardé!

[@rudyr.brookssr225]

Alfa Nut how do you remove the USB Front Console on 2019 Giulia, thanks.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Sorry Rudy, I havent done any work on a new Giulia so cant answer that. You could head over to: www.alfaowner.com and ask on there? Someone will help you for sure 👍🏻🙂

[@rudyr.brookssr225]

@@TheAlfaNut Thanks for replying and continue on with doing you, its great.

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks a lot for watching Rudy, I have some new videos planned and have decided to buy a Giulia as my daily this year. Hopefully a Quadrifoglio! 😉

[@mesco8200]

You can disable the annoying beep permanently by putting it in different language mode, think if you choose Swedish. Everything stays in English but annoying beep goes away

[@TheAlfaNut]

Thanks for commenting Scott - appreciate it!

[@tobiasszabo6007]

The 1,8 progression engine is a good option in this car?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Tobias - the Diesel engines are the most reliable, the JTS engines are not so good (apart from the V6 which is good.)

[@blazzerex]

Too much for a car review... Dude, did you really have to dress up in a Ninja suit to do this video... Come on

[@TheAlfaNut]

It was a new low in my “Dad jokes” repertoire!

[@gkstanfield]

Love this channel and each new issue... I rock a Stelvio TI Sport in the Midwestern US (aka the ‘flyover states’) and it gets pretty lonely for Alfisti...but we still know how to find each other and party: Alfa Romeo Owners Club (AROC for short!) Then again, that’s EXACTLY why I bought her...and she has proven absolutely brilliant in any weather! (Damn shame for all the sheep that buy German SUV’s or American Bro-Dozers...they’re missing out!) More for me..haha! Love my Stelvio to bits!! PS: I also own a 1976 Series 2 Spider Veloce in my perfect spec; working on my dream Alfa Garage! Plus...spending 12 days in May 2020 in Italy with AROC doing 5-Star car-related things like true hedonists!!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Grant, thanks for watching and for the kind comments - I’m happy that you enjoy watching a middle aged man doing dumb stuff in public! 😆. Nice choice of Alfa there - I’m hoping to drive a Stelvio soon for a video too - they look great. To be honest seeing other Alfas on the road in the UK is pretty rare too but we know something that other people don’t! 😉 Cheers 👍🏻

[@gkstanfield]

The Alfa Nut no worries...I’m a middle-aged man doing dumb stuff in public EVERY DAY! The Stelvio has made this (introvert) into an EXTROVERT and I think it’s healthy for body and mind alike! THANK YOU ALFA ROMEO...where have you been all my life?!?

[@TheAlfaNut]

Haha, well - lets just call it 4-wheeled therapy shall we? 😁.

[@TheAlfaNut]

I’m visiting the Alfa museum in Milan in June, hoping to see some rare stuff backstage where the non exhibits are stored. Watch out for THAT video! Have fun mate 👍🏻

[@gkstanfield]

The Alfa Nut the Museo Storico Alfa Romeo is a wonderful visit for any Alfa Nut...I’ll be visiting for my second time in May! Be sure to poke around out back, too...Italy’s largest shopping mall IL CENTRO is built on the partially-demolished hallowed ground of Alfa’s huge Arese factory!

[@anilxtr]

do it more videos for 159 !!!

[@TheAlfaNut]

Hi Anil - yes I will 😄