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The Mk2 164 has, or had when it left the factory, a digital (sort-of) control panel for air conditioning and for a number of secondary electrical services, like foglamps, hazard warning lights etc. Unfortunately, the whole panel is uncharacteristically failure-prone, considering it was made by Bosch. The first casualty is normally bits of the digital display, but after that, even basic switch functions may give up. I've had one of these panels rebuilt in the USA through Alfissimo, where aircraft standard components were used, and it's still working perfectly after two and a bit years. Years ago, I had one rebuilt in the UK, but it didn't last a year. Now, Alfissimo's man has lost his workshop, so (getting to the point at last) does anyone know a likely repairer in the UK?

wonder if nige (nige0005) would be able to help, know he likes the electronics type stuff and has an raf/aircraft background....

nige?

There is a person who does this via the dutch alfa 164 register but no I don't know off anyone in the UK. the guy on the dutch site will do it and charges about £100 exchange. I think what the main issue is with the unit that the multi strap cabling is of poor quality and gives internal power issues this is what this chap concentrates on.

found this if it helps its expensive more than the new one was from the dealear but you never know
http://www.ebay.de/itm/Alfa-Romeo-164-C ... 3cddc33d8f

Think I have one of these, I bought it at an Alfa day but then didn't need it. Could you possibly send a picture so I can be sure it's the correct one?

I'll take a pic and post it tomorrow if I can .

gibot123 wrote:

164 air con2.jpg

i'll give him a nudge tomorrow mate, sure he'll be interested

gibot123 wrote:

164 air con2.jpg

Thanks, I'll dig out the one I have and see if it's the same

Thanks for that info. I relly am interested. At the mo, I have one in a rebuild with an electro-whiz, but he isn't familiar. Could you let me know if it's still available? (Been having computer problems lately) Cheers, John

I'm afraid mine is different to the one in the picture, must be the mk1

Hi is yours not working or is it just the display thats going ?

Well, it's a long story. I've had several of them, and they tend to degrade the switch functions, if they're really bad. The two I've been using and trying to get fixed are fine on the switches, but rubbish on the display. So everything works, but you just have to set the aircon by what the air temp feels like. No big deal, but it looks bad....

As said before there is a guy on the alfa164register.nl Who does them exchange about £100 or so inluding the postage he replaces the multi cable that supplies the display and checks them over He really seems to know what he's doing. He swpeaks english so no problems there . Might be worth giving him a try or ask a few questions .
Keep wanting to do mine too but every time I get some money together somthing more Important needs doing

Just tried to find the thread but can't I'll try and get hold of Erwin and see if he can find it or supply a bit of info.

I'm very interested in reaching the Dutchman, if only because work takes me to Amsterdam fairly frequently, and I need a good panel. So if you can dig out an address, it would be really helpful.

Hi as of yet nobody has got back to me but I will keep trying Sorry

Hi this should get you to the chap you need his name is Porto from the dutch sit Hope this helps. He is highly reccomended. I'm still wating for a contact email or No.

keep chasing gibot!

vital info this sort of thing eh?

great stuff. Thank you Gibot

Hi guys got this link If you cant leave a message let me know and I'll pm him with your details if thats ok

http://alfaromeo164register.com/viewtop ... f=8&t=1193

Gibot, could you ask Davy to e-mail me at j.aldington@btinternet.com? I'd be most grateful, thank you. John

Just done that ok .let me know if no response and I'll try again.

Thanks again Gibot. In contact!

no problem hope you get sorted

Hi all,

Just registered to this nice forum to let you know that I'm the guy/chap in Holland that does the repairs of those faulty Bosch units.
I also sell complete, already refurbished, units... for Left- and Right hand drive cars (yes, there is a minor difference in them).

If you are interested please let me know.

Kind regards... Davy

And a fantastic service it is too.

The couriers tyre tracks had barely faded in the drive collecting my dodgy panel for Davy, before an email update from the magician himself and the speedy return of a now excellent panel.

Top notch, and for first time i can see why my feet are boiling! Lol!

Hi Petrolhead,

Nice you like the result!
That's why I'm doing it.

Porto

Isn't this forum AWESOME.

It is indeed mate, very awesome!


Porto's services have now been added to the trader directory as an official CAF recognised and recommended stockist / repairer / restorer of these niggly parts and issues.


My own repaired control panel will now be displayed for viewing in a slightly alternative thread so as not to confuse the repair with my own modifications.


Many thanks Porto, another tick on the list of 164 things to do!