Second Hand Alfa Romeo Spider Throttle Body

Yes, the Alfa Romeo Spider (916 series, 1994–2006) was fitted with throttle bodies on its petrol engines, including the Twin Spark four-cylinder and the V6 units, as these are naturally aspirated engines that use a throttle body to regulate airflow into the engine. All petrol variants of the 916 Spider use this type of induction, so the part does genuinely exist on this model. If you are unsure which engine your Spider has, check the engine code on your V5 or run a VIN check before searching.

The 916-series Spider ran from 1994 to 2006, but there were running production changes during this period, and the engine code is the most reliable guide to whether two throttle bodies will interchange rather than the year alone. A 2003 car and a 1998 car could share the same engine code and be a straight swap, or ancillary mounting details may have changed — confirm with the breaker against both registration numbers before buying.

No, trim level does not affect throttle body fitment — the throttle body follows the engine, not the badge or specification level. What matters is your engine code, which you can find on your V5C or via a VIN check; supply this to the breaker and they can match the correct unit. Cosmetic or interior differences between trim grades have no bearing on the induction system.

No, the Twin Spark four-cylinder engine and the V6 engine have different induction setups and use different throttle body assemblies, so they are not interchangeable. Always match the throttle body to your specific engine code rather than just the model name; the engine code is the single most useful detail you can give a breaker. Mixing parts from different engine families on this car will not work.

Whether a used throttle body requires any ECU pairing, throttle position relearning, or immobiliser-related work after fitting is something you should confirm directly with the breaker and your fitting garage, as this can vary by vehicle and is not something we can state as a blanket rule. A competent independent Alfa specialist will be able to advise on any reset procedure needed once the part is fitted. Always tell the breaker your registration or engine code so they can flag any known compatibility considerations.

The 916-series Alfa Romeo Spider was offered exclusively with petrol engines in the UK market, so all UK-spec Spiders will have a petrol throttle body and there is no diesel variant to cause confusion. This means fuel type is not a variable you need to worry about for this model when sourcing a used throttle body. Focus on matching the engine code — Twin Spark or V6 — to ensure you get the correct unit from the breaker.