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Discussion in '348/355' started by mrapuano, Sep 6, 2010.

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  1. BOKE

    BOKE Beaks' Gun Rabbi Rossa Subscribed

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    Get a SD2 plugged in and you will discover the problem. I had a TCU fail in my 1998 F1 GTS. It shifted through all the gears both ways without any issues, but it wouldn't select neutral.
     
    BOKE, May 10, 2013
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  2. ferraribuysell

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    what does the speed sensor look like? Any pics? I think it was wet and thats what caused it. It happened at highway speeds in 5th gear and I couldnt shift up to 6th until I stopped and turned the car off. It happened only when I was racing it around pretty fast.
     
    ferraribuysell, May 10, 2013
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  3. Monteman

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    I assure you it's the speed sensor. I had the same exact problem. Once I replaced it the car has been fine ever since. I'll try to find the records of what I bought from Daniel to fix it but I remember it took a pretty large wrench to remove and install it. 32mm if I remember correctly.
     
    Monteman, May 11, 2013
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  4. Monteman

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    Just found the receipt. It's part number 149095 Sensor/Speedo. You'll also need 10263460 Crush Washer. It's part number 34 in the drawing. BTW, it's a pain to get to but pretty easy in the big picture of things.
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  5. ferraribuysell

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    thats awesome I havent had the problem since it was wet but Im going to check the connection. Thanks for the diagram! this place is awesome.
     
    ferraribuysell, May 24, 2013
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  6. taz355

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    Any updates on this?
     
    taz355, Mar 31, 2014
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  7. mikster

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    1. Never spray water directly into the engine vents and always cover the engine bay with a shower curtain or something plastic.

    2. The Speed Sensor is sensitive to water, mine failed twice after I drove thru some heavy rains with excess water on the road.

    If its raining, I would park it
     
    mikster, Aug 18, 2014
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  8. WATSON

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    Huh. I just drove through an hours worth of downpours on Saturday and it was fine. It is the third time in 4 years I have had the car in rain and it always works for me.

    The rain makes a bloody mess of things though :)
     
    WATSON, Aug 18, 2014
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  9. Dave rocks

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    Mine gets wet during washing(which is after every drive) and I've got caught in the rain before with no problems. I do think the TCU's do get water in and cause an intermittent SDL. But, I'm about to caulk them with silicone.
     
    Dave rocks, Aug 18, 2014
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  10. yelcab

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    Bathroom grade caulking, Dave?
     
    yelcab, Aug 18, 2014
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  11. Dave rocks

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    Hey Mitch, the potting on the TCU's separate from the housing. I ordered this:

    McMaster-Carr
     
    Dave rocks, Aug 18, 2014
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