I am thinking of replacing my black start button with a red one. I have read the write up on a Giulia forum on how to do it, but wondering if anyone on our forum has done it. If so, any suggestions and things to watch out for.
Thanks
Thanks, I did that already and the info I found referenced the Giulia forum on the install details. I have read that, but was hoping someone on our forum had done it. Sometimes there can be a small difference from similar models to the next and from year to year. As an example, on the Giulia forum a member found a slight difference from the 17 to the 18 model year.there are at least 2 threads in this forum that has loads of info on this subject.
Try using the search bar on the right hand side of the page...."red start button" or something similar
The button is reasonably priced , which makes it better choice for me.Could you not just refinish it rather than replace it? I agree that the Stelvio's interior could use some colorful accenting (depending on the trim).
I looked up that member and have sent a message, thanks. I may have the dealer do it, but like to do things along these lines when I feel comfortable doing it.I think there was a member that did the swap (Bomba?)
I've elected to have the dealer replace mine when my Stelvio arrives.
I agree but the airbag makes me nervous. For the $160 CDN the dealer is charging I thought it was worth it for me not to have to bother.I looked up that member and have sent a message, thanks. I may have the dealer do it, but like to do things along these lines when I feel comfortable doing it.
Yep, do not like the airbag thing either, it would be real easy if not for that. The write up on the Giulia forum gives a link about the airbag and that link says to disconnect the neg cable from the battery, which I would have done anyway.I agree but the airbag makes me nervous. For the $160 CDN the dealer is charging I thought it was worth it for me not to have to bother.
Does anyone know how easy the install of the replacement version is?Madness sells both a new replacement OEM red button for $59 - https://madnessautoworks.com/Alfa R...io-start-stop-button-genuine-part-red-pid7169
or a "cover" button for $25 - https://madnessautoworks.com/Alfa R...io-start-stop-button-button-cover-red-pid7443
How much do you guys charge to do the work (I live close to your CA location)? Thanks!It is not terribly complicated. It takes about two hours, the battery needs to be disconnected and the air bag needs to come out.
Feel free to contact us if you need help with that.
I have the red button ordered from them. I have a few days to decide if I will install it or have it installed.Madness sells both a new replacement OEM red button for $59 - https://madnessautoworks.com/Alfa R...io-start-stop-button-genuine-part-red-pid7169
or a "cover" button for $25 - https://madnessautoworks.com/Alfa R...io-start-stop-button-button-cover-red-pid7443
There are 4 dealers within about 1 1/2 hours from me and all want $200.00 to install one. If I decide not to do it myself, I am going to try and find an independent foreign repair shop.had mine done at the dealer, charged me 132 bucks