"Engine lid open" warning light is on, can't engage the 1st gear.

had the same issue on my 430. I just disconnected the sensor permanently.

 

Mine did the same thing, I fixed it by adjusting the cables that lead to a micro switch under the black cover where the hood latch is. That switch lets the car know if the latch is in the open or closed position. easy to do once you have it apart and see what I am talking about.

 

I would spray a little bit of W40 into the latch/switch location first to see if that would loosen things up (you might get lucky)?

If that does not work then disassemble the switch as suggested above.

Good luck

 

Happened on my 360, you need to check the cable and the contacts near the latch mechanism. Also, if you get stuck some where, you can hold back on the "up" paddle and apply a small amount of pressure to the accelerator and it will jump into gear and go. Two problems, when you stop it goes out of gear again and two, don't know what it does to the clutch.

 

I had the same issue while driving and I made it to my local dealer. They service department told me that the switch most likely burned out due to the tubi ngt exhaust. They know that I did several track events in my 02 360 spider. Lots of heat is produced in the engine bay during track events and the switch usually melts (or so they say). They could not fit me into the service department. I limped home and a friend of a friend came by my house with a OEM part and $175 later it was replaced within 5 minutes. Good Luck

 

So if that's the micro switch that senses the position, then what the heck is that springy button thing on the engine deck lid used for?

 

Well played, sir.

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AH! Makes perfect sense! Thanks

 

Yesterday I was on the dyno with my car. After two hard runs I decided to open the back lid to cool down the engine. When I decide to go for a third run the car does not want to engage gears, I said F**k the f1 system. Then after 10 minutes of suffering I remember that the back bonette was not full locked! What at relive!!!

 

I am still having this issue. How did you disconnect the sensor? Where is it located at?

Thanks in advance

 

As mentioned before, all you need to do is to disconnect the micro switch to keep the signal open. I must be NOT be grounded to allow the F1 gearing and alarm system to work normally. It will avoid also a lid open warning on the control panel. When the lid is opened, the switch is closed (and signal grounded). As shown in Juri's picture, it is located inside the box at the center containing the lock mechanism. Once the box removed, you can see the micro switch from underneath.
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I've had this issue twice with my 360 spider. I just opened and re-closed the cover, and problem subsided. I'm glad you posted such a nice write-up. I look forward to fixing it properly.
Good post.

 

Thanks a lot for the info.

I did disconnected the micro switch. Unfortunately the car is still showing trunk lid open warning light : (

 

The " springy button thing " is the contact for the third brake light.

 

SfefVan- If you don't mind, where did you get find that wiring skematic?

Thanks, John

 

Hey
Had the same problem, it was imposible to get the transmision in 1 st or reverse.
Just bended the micro switch under the lock a little bit and the problem was gone.
Thanx alot
Forza Ferrari

 

Thanx alot
Forza Ferrari

 

Going to have to try this, mine comes on only when I am in reverse and beeps at me as well

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Similar issue on my 02 360. Just as described, removed the box and bent the arm a smidgen. Problem resolved. At the time I woulda done what Stefvan suggested if I had know that at the time.


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This worked for me, even if only temporarily, while I wait for the new switch to arrive. Thank you!!!!
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