2007 Alfa Romeo 156 fuses

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS– When a light is not working check the
corresponding fuse is intact before replacing
the bulb.
– For the location of fuses, refer to the
paragraph “In the event of a burnt fuse”
in this chapter.
– Before changing a bulb check the con-
tacts for oxidation.
– Burnt bulbs must be replaced with oth-
ers of the same type and power.
– Always check the height of the headlight
beam after changing a bulb to ensure they
are safe.
TYPES OF BULBS
(fig. 20)
Various types of bulbs are fitted to your ve-
hicle:
A. All glass bulbs
They are pressure-fitted. Pull to re-
move.
B. Bayonet type bulbs
Press the bulb, turn counter-clockwise
to remove this type of bulb from its
holder.
C. Tubular bulbs
Free them from their contacts to re-
move.D. Halogen bulbs
To remove free it from the clip on its
seating.
fig. 20
A0B0233m

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The general protection fuses of Alfa
156are in the engine compartment, in-
side a container near the battery positive ter-
minal; to gain access to the fuses lift the two
lids (fig. 67and fig. 68).
FUSE AND RELAYS IN THE
MAIN FUSEBOX (fig. 69)The fuses for the main devices are housed
in a control unit under the dashboard, to the
left of the steering column.
To gain access to them, remove the pan-
el (A) releasing the tabs (B) in the direc-
tion of the arrow below and remove the
screw (C).A.Dipped beam light relay.
B.Relay for sunroof , seat heater, rear
window power control, seat electric adjust-
ment.
The symbols that identify the main electric
component protected by each fuse, are
shown on the label (fig. 70) on the in-
ner side of the panel (A-fig. 69).
Some spare fuses are housed at the right
of the control unit (D-fig. 69); you are ad-
vised to replenish the stock of spare fuses
when they are used.
fig. 68
A0B0579m
fig. 67
A0B0188m
fig. 69
A0B0172m
fig. 70
A0B0185m

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FUSES ABOVE THE MAIN
FUSEBOX
(fig. 71)
The protection fuses of certain devices are
grouped together on three containers locat-
ed above the main fusebox to which access
is gained removing the panel (A-fig. 69).
FUSES AND RELAYS ACCESSIBLE
FROM THE GLOVEBOX Some fuses and relays for services supplied
on request or only for certain specific mar-
ket versions are located on a bracket behind
the glovebox.To gain access to the fuses remove (A-
fig. 72) the pressure-fitted lid.
Access to the relays is gained by removing
the glovebox: contact Alfa Romeo Autho-
rized Services.
A. Fog light relay (where required).
B. Headlamp washer timer (where re-
quired).
FUSES AND RELAYS IN ENGINE
BAYIn the engine compartment, housed on a
bracket in front of the battery and protect-
ed by a special cover, there is a variable
number of fuses and relays depending on
the versions.
WARNINGThe arrangement of the fus-
es and relays may vary depending on the
versions and markets. In the event of a sus-
pected anomaly, contact Alfa Romeo Au-
thorized Services.fig. 73
A0B0154m
fig. 71
A0B0141m
fig. 72
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Remove the cover (A-fig. 73) to
gain access to the following relays/fuses
(fig. 74):
A.Engine radiator cooling fan 2
ndspeed
relay (T.SPARK versions).
B.Engine radiator cooling fan 1
stspeed re-
lay.
C.Fuel pump relay
D.Electronic injection relay
E.Climate control compressor relay
F.Timing variator relay (1.6 T.SPARK on-
ly) or engine radiator fan 2
ndspeed relay
(only 2.5 V6 24V, JTD and JTD 16V Multi-
jet versions).
G.Fuel oil heater relay (only Diesel ver-
sions).For JTD 20v Multijet version refer to
fig. 75For Diesel versions, depending on the op-
tions installed, there is a second bracket fas-
tened to the engine compartment rear bulk-
head for the following fuses (fig. 76):
A.MAXI-FUSE 30A: additional passenger
compartment heater 2
ndlevel relay.
B.MAXI-FUSE 30A: additional passenger
compartment heater 1stlevel relay.
WARNINGStrictly observe the specified
fuse ampere value: in case of doubt, con-
tact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services.
fig. 74
A0B0183m
fig. 76
A0B0619m
fig. 75
A0B0618m

Fuel oil heater (JTD versions, JTD 16V Multijet)Services switched off with startingBattery power supply for Alfa Romeo CODE/Injection system(+15) key-controlled service supply (ignition switch)General service supply (petrol versions)General service supply (diesel versions)General service supplyAdditional heater (diesel version only)Oil pump supply (Selespeed versions only)
Selespeed gearbox(2.0 JTS version)
Automatic gearbox(2.5 V6 24V version)(*) Specific components and values depending on the version/market. If in doubt, especially for the replacement of fuses which protect safety circuits
and/or systems (Air bag, ABS, etc.), you are recommended to contact Alfa Romeo Authorized Services, also to locate the cause of the fuse tripping.
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74
71
71
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68
68 25A
7.5A
7.5A
30A
80A
80A
70A
70A
30A
30A
20A
40A
20A H
1
12
2
4
1
3
10
10
7
8
7
8
SERVICES FUSE AMPERES FIGURE

ALPHABETICAL INDEX
329
Front light units
– bulb arrangement................... 220
Front roof light ............................ 162
– changing bulbs ...................... 230
Front seats .................................. 21
– adjustments .......................... 21
– centre armrest ....................... 22
– electric heating ..................... 22
– headrests .............................. 23
– rear pockets .......................... 23
Fuel
– consumption ......................... 322
– emergency flap opening
device ............................ 186-292
– fuel cap ............................... 186
– fuel flap................................ 137
– inertial fuel cut-off switch ........ 137
– level gauge and reserve
warning light ......................... 62
– refilling ................................ 319
– refuelling ........................ 185-292
– specifications ......................... 319
Fuel reserve ......................... 62-319
Fuel supply (technical data)........... 303
Fuel tank (capacity) .................... 319
Fuses and relays
– fuse summary table................ 238– fuses above the main fusebox.. 236
– fuses and relays accessible from
the glovebox ......................... 236
– fuses and relays in engine bay . 236
– fuses and relays in the main
fusebox ................................ 235
– generalities and cautions ........ 234
– list of protected devices .......... 238
– specific fuses for Sportwagon
versions ................................ 299
G
earshift lever ........................... 139
Getting to know your car.... 6
Glovebox light
– changing bulbs ..................... 232
Grab handles .......................... 161-292
H
andbrake lever......................... 138
Hazard lights
– switching on ......................... 135
Headlight aiming device
(corrector)................................ 138
Headlight washer ................... 52-274
Headlights
– beam adjustment .................. 138
– beam adjustment abroad ........ 177
– bulb replacement ............. 217-220– compensation for tilt............... 175
– gas discharge headlights ......... 176
Headrests
– front .................................... 23
– rear ............................... 24-279
Horn .......................................... 56
Identification data ....................... 299
Identification labels ...................... 300
Ignition device and steering lock 17-18
In an emergency.................... 205
In the event of a puncture ....... 207-294
– changing a wheel................... 209
– FIX&GO (quick tyre repair kit) . 212
– general instructions ................ 207
In the event of an accident ............ 246
– first aid kit ............................ 247
– if anybody is injured .............. 246
Inertial fuel cut-off switch .............. 137
Infocenter ................................... 64
– access to main menu screen .... 72
– control buttons ...................... 66
– date setting/time setting ........ 76
– default value reset ................. 85
– display ................................. 64
– display contrast adjustment ..... 84

RIGHT HAND DRIVE VERSION
352
Q-SYSTEM
AUTOMATIC
GEARBOXBelow you will find the more significant
particulars of right-hand drive versions.
WARNINGAs the differences are only
formal, due to the specular position of the
controls, as far as functioning is concerned,
please refer to the descriptions given for left-
hand drive versions.
The illustrations show the gearshift control
lever with the lay-out of the movements
needed to select gears in the automatic
mode fig. 18and manual mode fig. 19.Fig. 20shows the position of buttons
A and B for selecting the gear-
box operating mode.
ICE
C/S
IN THE EVENT OF ABURNT FUSE OR RELAYFUSES IN THE MAIN FUSEBOX
(fig. 21 or fig. 22 for
versions/markets where
applicable)The fuses for the main devices are housed
in a control unit under the dashboard, to the
right of the steering column.
fig. 18
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fig. 20
A0B0415m
fig. 19
A0B0414m
fig. 21
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To gain access to them, remove the pan-
el (A-fig. 21 orfig. 22) releasing the
tabs (B-fig. 21 orfig. 22) in the direc-
tion of the arrow below and unlock the
screw (C-fig. 21 orfig. 22).
WARNINGIn case of doubt, contact an
Alfa Romeo Authorized Service.The graphic symbols which distinguish the
main electric component corresponding to
each fuse are given on a label (fig. 23)
on the inner wall of the panel (A-fig. 21).
Some spare fuses are housed at the right
of the control unit; you are advised to re-
plenish the stock of spare fuses when they
are used.
FUSES ABOVE THE MAIN
FUSEBOXThe protection fuses for some services are
grouped in three containers (fig. 24)
above the main fusebox to which access is
gained removing the panel (A-fig. 21 or
A-fig. 22).
fig. 23
A0B0185m
fig. 24
A0B0417m
fig. 22
A0B0397m