156 problem

[tvrscw]

hi everyone; my Alfa 156 2.5v6 cuts out when you come off the power at low speeds or when it idles and you blip the accelorator it also cuts out. has anyone got any ideas

[swindorski46]

Doesn't look like anyones helping you out here!

If it's of any use I had that on my mini, turned out to be the 'stepper', whatever that is!!!!!

[negative creep]

cant help you there, but have you tried the technical section of Alfaowner.com?

[exgtt]

Hi mate i had this exact problem, you need to buy some carb cleaner and take the intake tubing off (just before the inlet manufold, at the top right hand corner of the bay)and give the throttle butterfly a good squirt at the top (as it should be slightly open, in at the top, out at the bottom)Just wait to see all the crap come flowing out!! Dont try to move the butterfly with you fingers as it's controlled by small motors and will be £££ if you break em. Also do this with your engine turned off. Then Put the intake pipe back on and start your car, it will be a little lumpy at first, but your problem should then be fixed. Do it asap as you've probably notice your breaks go when the engine stalls!!! Also the engine revs will not drop like a stone when you come off the power, and coming up to junctions etc.

Edited by exgtt on Friday 2nd February 20:26

[sjbrophy]

Hi mate. Sounds like it could be the throttle body.

if you post on http://forum.alfa156.net, I'm sure they'll help you out.

[big ned]

Sounds like it needs putting on e-bay.