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Joseph Caretti (Pino)
Junior Member
Username: Pino
Post Number: 141
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 10:29 pm: | |
I thought the SD1 was not compatible with OBDII cars.
I stand corrected. |
Tom Jones (Ferrarioldman)
Junior Member
Username: Ferrarioldman
Post Number: 87
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 9:38 pm: | |
Actually the SD1 is used on the 355's but besides that you can check & clear codes with a generic code reader. |
Joseph Caretti (Pino)
Junior Member
Username: Pino
Post Number: 140
Registered: 4-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 8:56 pm: | |
Unfortunately, you need an SD2 tool to read/reset the trouble code on your OBDII system. Available at any Ferrari dealer $$$$$$$$$
When mine came on it ended up being a catalytic converter disintegrating. Not uncommon on these cars. It happened right after I filled it up, and hope as I might that it was the filler cap, I got shocked with a bad cat. Did I mention this happened about 70 miles from when I purchased the car? On the ride home? Major bummer. |
Robert Callahan (Rcallahan)
Junior Member
Username: Rcallahan
Post Number: 85
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 1:24 pm: | |
How do i clear the code?? |
Tom Bakowsky (Tbakowsky)
Member
Username: Tbakowsky
Post Number: 257
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 12:58 pm: | |
No EGR on a 355 Matt. Just A.I.R system |
Matt Lemus (Mlemus)
Advanced Member
Username: Mlemus
Post Number: 2617
Registered: 8-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 12:56 pm: | |
EGR sensor? |
Bruno (Originalsinner)
Intermediate Member
Username: Originalsinner
Post Number: 1011
Registered: 5-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 12:50 pm: | |
I would clear the code and see if it sets again. |
Robert Callahan (Rcallahan)
Junior Member
Username: Rcallahan
Post Number: 84
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 12:45 pm: | |
I checked the gas cap, it's tight. The gas was very low when the light came on. I filled the tank but the damn light is still on. |
JRV (Jrvall)
Intermediate Member
Username: Jrvall
Post Number: 1048
Registered: 11-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 12:42 pm: | |
On the OBD II cars (yours) you cannot clear the MIL Memory by disconnecting the battery.
Many guys are reporting MIL's (Malfunction Indicator Lights) because of a loose gas cap or gas cap seal/sealing problem. If your gas cap is loose or seal broken it will trigger the MIL. If that's the case, and problem rectified, the MIL will go off on it's own after 3 20 minute use cycles with no malfunction detected. |
Tom Bakowsky (Tbakowsky)
Member
Username: Tbakowsky
Post Number: 256
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 12:41 pm: | |
Check to make sure the gas cap is thight. This will cause the check engine light to come on |
Robert Callahan (Rcallahan)
Junior Member
Username: Rcallahan
Post Number: 83
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 11:58 am: | |
While driving my '99 355 yesterday the check engine light came on. The car has about 17,000 miles. On one of the threads, somebody suggested disconnecting the battery to clear the computer memory. Can I just use the battery disconect to do this or do I actually need to physically take the POS lead off? Then, what kind of issues do I need to address after restarting the car (codes etc.)?
Thanks for the help.
Bob |