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Joseph Caretti (Pino)
Junior Member
Username: Pino
Post Number: 188
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, October 13, 2003 - 8:22 am: | |
ES: The warranty is the emissions warranty required by law in the USA. FNA has to back it up, but only if the car came in the country via the proper channels, through FNA in the first place. Euro cars do not have this benefit. |
ES (Esnake)
New member
Username: Esnake
Post Number: 15
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, October 13, 2003 - 6:35 am: | |
Are the warranty offered by Ferrari itself? Worldwide or just by local dealer? 8 years?
Cause my "slow down" light just started to flash, may be i have the same problem, cos my 355 is running as normal without any problem. |
Todd A. Van Natta (Toddvannatta)
New member
Username: Toddvannatta
Post Number: 12
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, October 12, 2003 - 12:09 pm: | |
That scanner is awesome... it seems to be totally compatible with the 355... no issues, plug in and run... and only 159 at autozone. They also had a 400 unit, it actually was my first pickup, and it would give a readout like what the actron one does. It actually gives a code and an accurate description! Anyway, my 2 cents worth. Thanks again |
Joseph Caretti (Pino)
Junior Member
Username: Pino
Post Number: 186
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 1:38 pm: | |
Glad you found out what was wrong, and thanks for the tip on the scanner. Been looking for one for a while, and glad to see it worked with no problems.
Good luck on the sensor |
Todd A. Van Natta (Toddvannatta)
New member
Username: Toddvannatta
Post Number: 11
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 12:08 pm: | |
I just ran the code in mine, I guess I am lucky, I just had an 02 sensor cause my issue. I just ordered one, so hopefully that will cure it. I didnt realize that the cats were under warranty. Are you sure? That is a little peace at mind the more i read here... I bought an actron scan tool from autozone, 150.00$, works great! Car did have to be running, but works great! Thanks for everyones help here.
Todd |
Kevin Prickett (Ima2nr)
New member
Username: Ima2nr
Post Number: 16
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, October 11, 2003 - 8:13 am: | |
My check engine light just came on a few days ago, I scanned it myself, (the car has to be running to use a scan tool). and found it was BOTH cats setting the light! BTW, I only have 18k miles, '97 355. Good thing that emissions related components (i.e. the cats) have a federal mandated 8 years or 80k miles warranty! Hurray! I'll be at the dealership monday morning getting it done for free.... |
Joseph Caretti (Pino)
Junior Member
Username: Pino
Post Number: 185
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 6:01 pm: | |
Todd, I had my cat go out at 7K miles, so it is not out of the realm of possiblity. Depending on sources, the O2 sensors range from $150-180 each, and there are 4 of them. But it is best to get a proper diagnosis before shooting in the dark. Besides, even if you do replace the sensors (assuming that is the problem), you still have the pesky check engine light on until it is reset.
Sources for O2 sensors range from Bosch suppliers as Steve mentioned, or dealers.
I called a few dealers, and you will be amazed at the price fluctuations they have.
I have had positive experiences with Algar's part department, as well as Wide World of Cars, but I'm sure there are others.
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Steve Magnusson (91tr)
Intermediate Member
Username: 91tr
Post Number: 2156
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 2:14 pm: | |
Todd - Check if they are Bosch brand and if the Bosch 10 digit PN is stamped on the outside somewhere -- if so, I might have some relevant information on sourcing. |
Todd A. Van Natta (Toddvannatta)
New member
Username: Toddvannatta
Post Number: 10
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 1:25 pm: | |
Any good resource for O2 sensors? 4 I believe? How much should they cost, mnot so much an issue, but want to be wise in purchase of such. |
Todd A. Van Natta (Toddvannatta)
New member
Username: Toddvannatta
Post Number: 9
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 1:20 pm: | |
Would it be a safe or not at least not hurt anything to change the o2 sensors? They look relatively easy to change. How serious is it if that is the case? Do not drive it? Just looking at cost / dealer service / mainly dealer location location / pain...
The cats surely are ok at 7k miles, no?? |
Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 3198
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 10:41 am: | |
ACTUALLY AS JOE STATED..I WAS GOING TO LEAD TO THE O2 SENSERS AND CATS, BUT YOUR DEALER SHOULD CHECK IT OUT FOR YOU...SCANNERS ARE NOT AS TECHED UP AS THE DEALERS HAVE, SO DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY
GOOD LUCK,
\BRUCE |
Joseph Caretti (Pino)
Junior Member
Username: Pino
Post Number: 182
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 10:21 am: | |
Todd, after checking the obvious, the most common cause of a CE light on a 355 is 1) O2 sensor(s)
2) catalytic converter(s)
If the car is running fine, I would bet it is one of those two problems.
With the diagnostic system on the '96 and up cars (OBD2), the light will come on for even the slightest problems. Generally (depending on the code) it stays on until it is reset.
One may reset it with a generic scan tool, but you will not get an accurate diagnosis without the Ferrari dealer's SD1 scanner. |
Todd A. Van Natta (Toddvannatta)
New member
Username: Toddvannatta
Post Number: 8
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 9:55 am: | |
It had a major but not by a dealer. It was done by euro racing shop, they hit all the high points, belts, tensioners, fluids, etc. I am going to check connectors, etc under the hood, etc. |
Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 3196
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 9:52 am: | |
I JUST MEANT THAT THE INDICATOR LIGHT WENT ON FALSELY...MAYBE A WIRE CAME OUT OR 2 WIRES ARE HITTING EACH OTHER TO MAKE THE LIGHT GO ON
DID YOUR CAR HAVE ITS 15K MAJOR??
BRUCE |
Todd A. Van Natta (Toddvannatta)
New member
Username: Toddvannatta
Post Number: 7
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 9:49 am: | |
I dont have a dealer anywhere at all... i am 6 hours to the closest. What do you mean by the indicateor shorting out? Is the light on any knd of a timer? Is there any kind of scanner I can buy reasonably that can read the codes? Is theere a way to reset it and see if it reaccurs? Thanks again! |
Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 3194
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 9:41 am: | |
TODD
MAYBE ITS TIME FOR ITS 15K SERVICE...POSSIBLY THE BELTS, TENSIONERS ETC...JUST MY .02 CENTS AS BY WHAT YOU ARE TELLING ME
ALSO,,COULD BE THE INDICATOR LIGHT SHORTED OUT, THUS PUTTING ON THE CHECK ENG LIGHT..
WOULD THOUGH BRING IT TO YOUR DEALER TO CHECK IT OUT..
BRUCE |
Todd A. Van Natta (Toddvannatta)
New member
Username: Toddvannatta
Post Number: 6
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 9:37 am: | |
The oil and water a fine, it has about 7k miles on it. I havent found any low fluid or anything of the sort. What fluid would kick the engine light? Temps are are great.
thanks. |
Bruce Wellington (Bws88tr)
Advanced Member
Username: Bws88tr
Post Number: 3192
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 9:25 am: | |
TODD...HAS THE CAR HAD ITS MAJOR SERVICE YET DONE ON IT?? HOW MANY MILES ON IT??
ALL FLUIDS AND OILS ARE OK?, WATER AND OIL TEMP OK??
JUST A QUICK RUN-DOWN LIST
BRUCE |
Todd A. Van Natta (Toddvannatta)
New member
Username: Toddvannatta
Post Number: 5
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, October 09, 2003 - 9:07 am: | |
Ok guys dont pound me, but I have a 97 with the check engine light that came on on the way up the interstate this a/m. I have read here and there looking, but nothing definitive. Can i get a scanner to check it? I am in the middle of NO WHERE in Indiana, and trying to figure out what to do with it. It seems to run fine, no issues, just that light. Any help or ideas what to do about it in the middle of the country would be appreciated.
Todd |