Electrical & ignition
3 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Adaptive headlamps inoperative
Overview
- Affects
- All models with adaptive headlamps.
- Remedy
- Software update
Symptoms
Possible trouble code stored: U171E.
Cause
Adaptive headlamps control module software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program adaptive headlamps control module with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 1.
Interior lamps not working
Signal interference between multifunction control module and front interior lamp assembly. Fix: re-program with updated software.
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Remedy
- Software update
Repair steps
- Remove front interior lamp assembly.
- Install resistor fitting kit between front interior lamp assembly wiring harness connector and front interior lamp assembly.
- Refit front interior lamp assembly.
- Re-program multifunction control module with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.
Parts
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Resistor fitting kit | 50580545 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 4.
RH indicator lamps not working immediately after using LH indicator lamps
Overview
- Affects
- All models.
- Remedy
- Software update
Cause
Multifunction control module software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program multifunction control module with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 5.
Steering
1 documented fault — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Audio unit volume control button on steering wheel sticks in depressed position
Cause
Poor manufacture of multifunction steering wheel control button assembly.
Repair
- Fit modified multifunction steering wheel control button assembly.
Parts1 part
| Part | Part number | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Multifunction steering wheel control button assembly | 156167625 | 1 |
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 3.
Body & trim
2 documented faults — symptoms, causes and workshop fixes.
Warning message 'Have liftgate checked operate manually' displayed in instrument panel
Overview
- Affects
- All models with tailgate automatic open/close function.
- Fault codes
B1004B1014- Remedy
- Software update
Symptoms
Possible trouble codes stored: B1004, B1014.
Cause
Tailgate control module software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program tailgate control module with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 2.
Warning message 'Parking sensors not available' displayed in instrument panel when braking sharply
Overview
- Affects
- All models with parking aid control.
- Fault codes
B1000- Remedy
- Software update
Symptoms
Parking aid control not working. Possible trouble code stored: B1000.
Cause
Parking aid control module software fault.
Repair
- Carry out electrical, mechanical and component tests (as applicable) to eliminate any other possible cause(s).
- If no fault(s) found: Re-program parking aid control module with upgraded software. Note: To carry out an effective repair a software upgrade will be required - refer to manufacturer.
Data: Motorwise Workshop. Bulletin 6.
Glossary
Technical terms used in this guide.
- Trouble Codes
- Standardised fault codes stored by the engine control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Control Module
- A control unit for one of the vehicle's systems (engine, gearbox, brakes, body, and so on)
- Multifunction Control Module
- The control module that runs shared electrical functions (lights, wipers, locking, and so on)
- Parking Aid
- The reversing/parking sensors and their control module
- Re-Program
- Update the software on a control module using the manufacturer's diagnostic tool
- Trouble Code
- A standardised fault code stored by a control module, read with a diagnostic tool
- Wiring Harness
- The bundled cables that carry power and signals around the vehicle
Frequently asked questions
What are the common faults with the Alfa Romeo Tonale 1.6?
This guide contains six workshop bulletins for the Alfa Romeo Tonale 1.6. Of these, three concern the electrical and ignition and two the body and trim. Symptoms, causes, repair steps and part numbers are shown where supplied.
Does every Alfa Romeo Tonale 1.6 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 Tonale 1.6 faults myself?
Many of them. The documented symptoms can be seen, heard or felt during a test drive.