TheAlfa Romeo 159 (2005-2011) was presented to the public in Geneva in 2005 as the successor to the Alfa 156. Alfa Romeo 159 - Problems with 1.9 JTD engines - Lack of spare wheel - Some weak engines Presentation at the Geneva Motor Show, Alfa Romeo 159 sedan; 1.8 petrol engine (140 hp), 1.9 JTS (160 hp), 2.2 JTS P0110- Intake Air Temperature Sensor Circuit Malfunction. The code resets via a code reader and there are no obvious driveability issues. The reader shows the 'Intake Air Temperature' as -40 degC irrespective of whether the engine is hot or cold suggesting the sensor is faulty.Aslussoman has said it is a timing chain on the 2.2 jts engine and if there no problems( ie engine light on ) then just keep on enjoying the drive John. Save Share. Reply Quote. B. The friendly Alfa Romeo Club - If you are looking to buy or you are already an Alfa Romeo owner, join to get the most from your ownership
Ive always wanted to have a crack at swapping the 2.2 (or a 1.8 MPI) for either a Saab B204 or B207 engine. They're both rock solid turbocharged 4 cylinders, they use engine blocks which are similar to the Z22SE which Alfa based the 2.2 JTS on so engine mounts, positioning, bell-housing fitment etc should all be fairly straight forward.
Sensorproblems are not difficult or expensive to fix and the rarer chain problems are not catastrophic like on the previous TS engines. Having owned both 2.2 JTS (5 years trouble free) and the diesel 2.0JTDM (works fine apart from DPF and EGR clogging fairly regularly) I'd say your more likely to have smooth trouble free running on the 2.2JTS.
July10: First symptom was a multiple engine shut down (about 3 times in a row). Every time the engine was attempted to start alfaromeo 159 2.2 jts 185 hp high fuel trim idle misfire running rich. Jump to Latest Follow EGR cleaner and a good scrub ought to take care of the external grime on the aluminium manifold and engine. Foaming oven cleaner for the baked on carbon on the inlet valves and ports - get a cylinder brush that you can attach to a drill to get in 4posts · Joined 2009. #1 · Jan 26, 2015. Hi, I have a '06 159 JTS 2.2 which had it's timing chain replaced 18 months ago (~50k km.) Now the "Check engine" light is back and only getting worse. I checked with Alfa Workshop, and Shane basically told me that, yes, the chain stretches and there's pretty much nothing you can do except replace it.InAustralia, the Brera was sold in two versions; the four-cylinder 2.2-litre JTS 136 kW engine and the top level Brera JTS, a V6 3.2-litre boasting 191 kW. Alfa’s V6 engine is interesting in that it’s based on the V6 block manufactured by Holden in Australia, before being shipped back to Italy for further worldwide on-selling.EngineManagement Light I would advise that you find another example. I have had the same problem on my Brera 2.2. The timing chain has been replaced twice and now the engine management is once again illuminated. The engine management warning light returned after about 8000 miles on both occasions.
2879posts · Joined 2006. #3 · Mar 30, 2012. The main problem with the JTS (as far as I can tell) is that it was lumbered with a LOT of emissions controls -
2007Alfa Romeo Brera 2.2 Jts Review. Owner Review. 17:42 03 August 2014. 0 comments. My Alfa Romeo Brera is a beautiful shape and looks good. It's a rich red with attractive wheels . Black
Brera2.2 JTS Overheating. Hi All, owner of my first Alfa, bought with problems but beautiful. I bought my 2.2 JTS from a salvage auction, sold as used with no accidents. 4 miles away from the auction house the water temp gauge went through the roof after giving it some welly. In the initial 4 miles it seemed rather sluggish so I floored it
TheJTS engine is direct injection and uses oil, you must check oil every week, otherwise, keep an eye for a replacement engine and it likes the good stuff, fully 32nsM.
