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Discussion in '348/355' started by Lazy Ace, Mar 19, 2011.

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  1. Lazy Ace

    Lazy Ace Rookie

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    Bob Ferguson
    #1 Lazy Ace, Mar 19, 2011
    I tried to start my 355 today after a long winter in CT. It had been on a trickle charger and started fine but hadn't been turned over in 3-4 months. I let it warm up for 15 mins and tried to back it out of the garage but the car wouldn't go into gear, reverse or otherwise. I just get a shrill warning beep, beep, beep and it goes back to neutral. Let me preface this by admitting that I do NOT work on my own car so please don't recommend that I do major service on my own. I'm just trying to figure out what might be wrong and if there is something simple that I can do before having it towed in for service.
     
  2. Labman

    Labman F1 Rookie
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    #2 Labman, Mar 19, 2011
    Sounds like a door or the engine lid may not be closed all the way. Also check to see if the front trunk lid is securely latched. This happened to me at a car show and it was because my engine lid wasn't closed all the way.
     
  3. 285ferrari

    285ferrari Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #3 285ferrari, Mar 19, 2011
    +1---Check the obvious things first and go from there
     
  4. Monteman

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    #4 Monteman, Mar 20, 2011
    My car did the same exact thing once and it was the rear latch. The sensor wasn't lined up correctly. Easy fix at $0 and you should be on the road again soon.
     
  5. rllucero

    rllucero Formula Junior

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    #5 rllucero, Mar 20, 2011
    +1, same problem and easy fix.
     

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