Alfa Romeo 164
Type 164
In Motortune ProThe Alfa Romeo 164 (type 164) is in Motortune’s catalog, but its control units sit on buses a standard OBD adapter can’t reach. Here’s what that means.
Control units
Every unit the catalog lists for this model, across its model years — your car carries a subset, which the app finds when it connects. The tag says what reaches each one: Any adapter MS-CAN adapter vLinker MS Special cable
- Engine
- Bosch MotronicPre-OBD
- Brakes / ABS
- ABS Bosch 5.3Pre-OBD
What you can do
Nothing a standard OBD adapter can reach today. None of this model’s control units sit on the standard OBD CAN pins. 2 predate the OBD socket and can’t be reached with an OBD adapter.
Adapter
None of this model’s control units sit on the standard OBD CAN pins. 2 predate the OBD socket and can’t be reached with an OBD adapter.
Other Alfa Romeo models: 4C 960 · 145 930A · 146 930B · 147 937 · 155 167 · 156 932 · 156 932 · 159 939 · 166 936 · Brera / Spider 946/939 · Giulia 952 · Giulietta 940 · GT 937 · GTV 916 · MiTo 955 · Spider 916 · Stelvio 949 · Tonale 965
164 — frequently asked
Does Motortune work with the Alfa Romeo 164?
Only partly. The Alfa Romeo 164 is in the catalog, but its control units sit on a bus that needs a make-specific cable Motortune doesn’t support yet, so a plain OBD adapter won’t reach them.
What adapter do I need for the 164?
None of this model’s control units sit on the standard OBD CAN pins. 2 predate the OBD socket and can’t be reached with an OBD adapter.
How much does Motortune cost?
Motortune is free to download and scan. The one-time $18.99 Motortune Pro adds clearing codes, the service reset, service functions, actuator tests and per-unit live data. No subscription, and one purchase covers every Alfa Romeo, Fiat, Abarth, Lancia, Jeep, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM, Peugeot and Citroën you own.
Motortune Pro
On the 164
$18.99 one-time
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Coming soon to the App StoreCoverage is mapped from a diagnostic catalog of these models and is provided as-is, with no warranty. Some cars may not respond, some features may be unavailable on your car’s software version, and some adapters may be incompatible — always confirm with Demo mode and the in-app compatibility check before relying on any result. Motortune is an independent diagnostic tool and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Stellantis or any of its brands. Make, model and control-unit names appear here only to describe vehicle compatibility. All trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.