Engine & fuel system
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Engine surging
Water ingress into evaporative emission (EVAP) canister purge valve air intake aperture through opening in body, by right-hand bonnet hinge.
Overview
- Affects
- All models with petrol engines, →03/98.
Symptoms
Poor driveability.
Repair steps
- Remove right-hand wiper arm.
- Remove rubber insulation by right-hand bonnet hinge.
- Remove right-hand air intake grill.
- Seal opening to rear of hinge.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Alfa Romeo 146 1.9 JTD?
This guide contains one workshop bulletin for the Alfa Romeo 146 1.9 JTD. Of these, one concerns the engine and fuel system. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Alfa Romeo 146 1.9 JTD have these faults?
No. These are patterns documented across the model by workshops, not predictions for an individual vehicle. Where a fault applies only to certain vehicles or VIN ranges, that is listed with the fault.
Can I check for Alfa Romeo 146 1.9 JTD faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.