Alfa Romeo 156 (1998 - 2005) - 03 1.9 Battery 156

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Mon 9 Nov 2009 13:04
03 1.9 Battery 156 - patrick156
Can you help or advise me on this.
I had a flat battery on my alfa 156 which looks like has had it.
I have managed to replace with another. My problem is now I have power but no ignition. When I turn the key to MAR There is also a lot of ticking going on.
When I hit ignition the engine does not turn over. Then I get ABS EBD System failure take it to the dealers.

appreciate input thanks

Patrick
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Mon 9 Nov 2009 13:52
03 1.9 Battery 156 - bell boy
have you double checked all the wires that came off the battery?
also are you sure the car has not got another problem that you have thought is the flat battery?
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Mon 9 Nov 2009 14:47
03 1.9 Battery 156 - Altea Ego
your "other" battery is flat the abs/ebd message is caused by low voltage

Edited by Altea Ego on 09/11/2009 at 14:47

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Mon 9 Nov 2009 16:28
03 1.9 Battery 156 - patrick156
Bell Boy and Altea ego,

Thanks thats sounds about right .
Another annoying thing is how do I switch my alarm off so i can change the battery over again. last time was a nightmare?

Cheers

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Mon 9 Nov 2009 19:21
03 1.9 Battery 156 - Dynamic Dave
how do I switch my alarm off so i can change the battery over again.


Is there no mention in the handbook - if you've got one?
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Tue 10 Nov 2009 08:20
03 1.9 Battery 156 - patrick156
Yes I have a hand book thanks. But doesnt cover my experience.
It talks about an emergency key??
I don't have an emergency key only a key. I followed the instructions about holding down the button for four seconds and waiting for five beeps. But my car just does not do that. Hence when I go to take the battery out the alarm goes off. Anyone help me on this one. Can someone let me know what I am doing wrong and point me in the right direction. Much appreciated.
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Thu 19 Nov 2009 10:03
03 1.9 Battery 156 - patrick156
Well

I took my battery out and the alarm went off. So somewhere on my car is a back up power supply. Thanks for your help.
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