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Problem 2. Light on suspension

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  1. Serch

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    #1 Serch, May 20, 2015
    Last edited: May 20, 2015
    Well.

    In the probem 1 I repaired the Lights lifting device. Wow!!!

    Now, another. The Light of suspensión is ON.

    Well.

    I check the two actuator on the rear wheels and the actuators do nothing (neither turn neither make any noise). They are physically well, I dont make pictures of them but I can tell that nothing is broken in these two actuators.


    I dont belive that I can have the two actuators broken...

    Any idea to check in the car??

    Thx, Sergio
     
  2. Qavion

    Qavion F1 World Champ
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    What car and model type do you have, Sergio? F348? F355? 5.2?
     
  3. jochem00

    jochem00 Formula Junior

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    well an easy one you probably already check yourself is to see if you get any electrical power at the plugs of the actuators. only for a short period when you turn the ignition keys.

    as the suspension light is on, the suspension computer has not been disconnected.

    do continuity checks on the cables.
     
  4. WATSON

    WATSON Two Time F1 World Champ
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    Remember, if you start the car three (or more) consecutive times without moving the car, the shock ECU light comes on.

    Start the car and drive it 50 feet (forward or reverse) and the light will go out.

    May, or may not, be your problem.
     
  5. gothspeed

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    +1 ... good info ...... to the OP ... yes, more than one actuator could be having problems, the plastic gears in them are known to fail, as well as the little gear on top of the shock itself.
     
  6. Serch

    Serch Rookie

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    I've driven over those 50 feet but the light is still on, not off.

    I don't believe that I have the two rear actuator broken.... I have to see the front actuators...

    I think that my problema is in the control unit suspension...It is an intuition

    If I check the front actuators and these any work... I can not have the 4 actuatos broken!!
     
  7. Serch

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    Ah.

    My car, F355 berlinetta F1, 3.5
     
  8. gothspeed

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    Just to make sure ..... the light you have on ... is the one with the little arrows pointing to the tires right? or is it the picture of the shock?
     
  9. ferraridriver

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  10. Serch

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    Thank you ferraridriver. A post excellent.

    I can check my motor (out of the car) and them cam move). I think that I have a problema with the switchboard.

    Can be repair this unit ?? or I have to buy one??
     
  11. bcwawright

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    I have sent you a PM(Private Message)
     
  12. jochem00

    jochem00 Formula Junior

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    if you flip the suspension switch to confort, is the light going out and the soft suspension light on the left of the dash going on?
     
  13. Serch

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    #13 Serch, Jun 4, 2015
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    Hello jochem.

    Excuse me the delay.

    I add two photos, with the engine running.

    In position confort (the first) and another in position sport (the second photo).


    And you can see, the right lights do not go out.

    And I repeat the test of the actuators. If I apply 12V DC the motor turns

    Do you think that my failure is the ECU??

    Thx, Sergio
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  14. jochem00

    jochem00 Formula Junior

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    Is the suspension trouble light flashing at startup or stays on straight away?

    If it stays on then and you are sure the actuators and shock gears are ok, then it has been too long like that and an error has been stored in the ECU.

    Trip to ferrari dealer to get it reset
     
  15. Serch

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    Hello jochem.

    The light is always ON, not flashing.
     

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