Alfa Romeo2003–2006

Spider 3.2 24V: Common faults & known problems

Common faults & known problems

2 known faults documented in workshop bulletins. Of these, one concerns the electrical and ignition. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Electrical & ignition

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

SRS warning lamp illuminated

Electrical resistance in seat belt pretensioner multi-plug under driver's or passenger's front seat. Fix: clean and lubricate.

Overview

Affects
All models.
Remedy
Clean & lubricate

Repair steps

  1. Ensure ignition switched OFF.
  2. Check and clean seat belt pretensioner multi-plug contacts.
  3. Secure harness/multi-plug to seat frame with cable tie.
  4. Diagnostic equipment required to reset SRS warning lamp.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.

Other

1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.

Creaking noise from fascia

Affects All models.Adjust & tighten

Cause

Fascia upper bolts loose.

Repair

  1. Tighten fascia upper bolts.

Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.

Glossary

Technical terms used in this guide.

SRS
Supplementary restraint system — the airbags and seat-belt pretensioners
Fascia
The dashboard and the surrounding interior panel
Multi-Plug
A multi-pin electrical connector on a wiring harness

Frequently asked questions

What are the common faults with the Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 24V?

This guide contains two workshop bulletins for the Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 24V. Of these, one concerns the electrical and ignition. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.

Does every Alfa Romeo Spider 3.2 24V 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 Spider 3.2 24V faults myself?

Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.

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