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Dave Janes (Sparetireless)
Junior Member Username: Sparetireless
Post Number: 159 Registered: 1-2003
| Posted on Sunday, September 14, 2003 - 11:26 pm: | |
I am sure buying an ECU on your own nickle is as much as a new Fiat, however, it was covered by the warranty. So far Ferrari seems like they may not have a lot of parts in the distribution system but they do seem to want to make it right and they have honored the warranty. So far so good. |
Dr. Anthony Lizano (Docapl)
New member Username: Docapl
Post Number: 49 Registered: 4-2002
| Posted on Friday, September 12, 2003 - 12:14 am: | |
Might be the engine ECU's. I was very upset when I had the same problem when my 360 was about 3 days old. Hang in there... it will get solved. |
mike550 (Mikeg)
New member Username: Mikeg
Post Number: 48 Registered: 8-2003
| Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 12:13 pm: | |
Eli, I second Martin. That is likely exactly what it is. Literally takes 3 minutes. Happened to me second day with my car (albeit used 550) but ox sensor reset and never had the problem again. |
martin j weiner,M.D. (Mw575)
Intermediate Member Username: Mw575
Post Number: 1198 Registered: 5-2001
| Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 11:37 am: | |
Eli, Don't sweat-it usually is an oxygen sensor-The dealer will attach the computer and will make the diagnosis in 3 min.Usually only takes reseting. |
ELI (Titanium360)
Member Username: Titanium360
Post Number: 592 Registered: 4-2002
| Posted on Thursday, September 11, 2003 - 8:06 am: | |
Dave, Isn't the ECU and expensive unit? |
Dave Janes (Sparetireless)
Junior Member Username: Sparetireless
Post Number: 154 Registered: 1-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 10:28 pm: | |
My 'o2 did the same, the dealer reset it and then they changed the ECU and returned the car, worked well ever since. |
Malcolm West (Ferrari_uk_tech)
Junior Member Username: Ferrari_uk_tech
Post Number: 107 Registered: 7-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 10:28 am: | |
My advise, the car's in warranty - have it looked at straight away by an authorised Ferrari dealer. MW |
Rob Schermerhorn (Rexrcr)
Member Username: Rexrcr
Post Number: 801 Registered: 11-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 9:38 am: | |
It's tough to read error codes via internet, I've tried.  |
ELI (Titanium360)
Member Username: Titanium360
Post Number: 588 Registered: 4-2002
| Posted on Wednesday, September 10, 2003 - 7:26 am: | |
just got my 03 360 and with only 180 miles the check engine light is on constantly. any insight on what might be wrong? anyone else has ever had this problem? |