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LEDs on steering wheel do not light up at any RPM

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  1. sc170

    sc170 Karting

    Oct 5, 2012
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    California
    Buddy of mine picked up a 13' Spider with Carbon fiber steering wheel + LED option. His LEDs do not light up at any RPMs. We went through all the options on the left TFT, everything is set properly. What are we missing??
     
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  2. ferraritime

    ferraritime Karting

    Aug 22, 2007
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    There is an option in the "setup" series of screens. . .left side of steering wheel. Turn them on.
     
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  3. ferraritime

    ferraritime Karting

    Aug 22, 2007
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    Specifcally:

    1) Select setup from main menu
    2) Select car setup from next set of menu items
    3) Select RPM on steer - turn on
     
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  4. Jasone

    Jasone Formula 3
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    What is(was) missing is a proper PPI
     
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  5. sc170

    sc170 Karting

    Oct 5, 2012
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    Tried it multiple times... No luck!


    Car was purchased from a reputable Ferrari Dealer... Guess that didn't matter. Car is still under factory warranty. We will just send it in for service. Thanks!
     
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  6. ferraritime

    ferraritime Karting

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    Sorry for the issue. Hopefully it is a quick fix for the dealer. Best of luck with it.
     
  7. Jasone

    Jasone Formula 3
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    Sorry to hear that.. hope its a quick fix.
     
  8. RipVega

    RipVega Karting

    Jan 12, 2014
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    I too had this problem after it had been to the dealer for non-working indicators.

    It required a part from Italy and for Ferrari to, and I quote, "Dial into the car to fix it".

    Good luck with it.
     
  9. 458trofeo

    458trofeo F1 Rookie

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    Ah complicated divas!
    I often joke that I have four children: two human and two mechanical LOL

    Sure it will be an easy fix by dealer, and under warranty so no worries :)
     
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  10. Sultan_458

    Sultan_458 Karting
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    Jan 5, 2018
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    Hi
    Have you know what was the problem and how they fix it...
    If yes please let me know because I am having the same issue.

    Sent from my SM-N9500 using FerrariChat.com mobile app
     
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  11. Gonzales25

    Gonzales25 Rookie

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    Also curious mine don't light up either...
     
  12. SVCalifornia

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    Does it need to be in gear??

    SV
     
  13. Viperjoe

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    I’d try a cold reboot. Disconnect the negative battery cable for two minutes, then reconnect. It’s also possible that the software has been corrupted and will need to be reloaded by a dealer.
     
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  14. boobernackle

    boobernackle Formula Junior

    May 28, 2016
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    Did you make sure the vehicle was on?




    Sorry just couldn't resist... Warranty issue for sure.
     
  15. F485

    F485 Karting

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    u can do it through the display option
     
  16. 338Lapua

    338Lapua Formula Junior

    Sep 5, 2015
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    As Viperjoe said, the first thing to do is try a hard reboot. If that does not work, then more than likely the PC board in the steering wheel needs to be replaced. This board controls the functions on the steering wheel. If I remember correctly, the part will need to come from Italy (called the NVO board?). Additionally, there is not a separate PCB for steering wheels with or without LED's - it's the same board. The difference is, the mechanic will need to get a proxy file from Ferrari to activate the LED's. Hope this helps.
     
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  17. Viperjoe

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    I should have added that in my case, the proxy file needed to be reloaded at which point the LEDs operated normally.
     
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  18. SVCalifornia

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    If a bunch of folks are noticing this then most likely Ferrari screwed up in one of its updates. It is a software problem and they have to issue an update.

    I don’t suggest taking anything apart until checking with the dealer...


    SV


    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
     
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  19. Gonzales25

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    #19 Gonzales25, Aug 2, 2018
    Last edited: Aug 2, 2018
    I just found out that my steering wheel was added after purchase, so I would assume it needs to have the proxy file up loaded... I just had it in for service and they did a software update but still no lights, going to call about the proxy file and see what's the cost to have it installed.

    Update: Just called apparently there is more involved than just hooking it up to computer?? They are checking and working up a quote. Anyone have any idea how much something like this should cost?
     
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  20. 338Lapua

    338Lapua Formula Junior

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    If I remember correctly, to have a new board installed cost about $1500 total (~$1000 for the NVO board and then labor). The dealer will need to get the proxy file from FNA. Since your steering wheel was added after, I'm curious what they will charge you. If they say that you require a new NVO board, I would go elsewhere.
     
  21. Gonzales25

    Gonzales25 Rookie

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    Figured I'd give a little back story and an update:

    I bought my car used (few weeks ago) and I was told by the previous owner "that he was told when he bought the car that steering wheel was added after purchase and he didn't want to spend the $$ to get the lights working".

    BUT I was told by my local dealer/service advisor that steering wheel was on the build sheet and he didn't know why the lights didn't work and it would require sometime to diagnose the problem?? I suggested uploading the "proxy file" as read in this thread and now my lights work!!

    Now if I could actually drive fast enough to have them light up without getting arrested LOL....
     
  22. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ
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    Thanx 4 valuable info: -> your leds work now !

    Do not change the gears under 7000 rpms :)
     
  23. boobernackle

    boobernackle Formula Junior

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    Rev the car in Neutral... Neighbors will love it.
     
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  24. Gonzales25

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    I'm sure they will especially since it has full fab speed exhaust... LMAO..
     
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  25. 338Lapua

    338Lapua Formula Junior

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    That's great the dealer was able to get the proxy file. Glad it worked out for you and it didn't seem like it cost anything expect some time.
     

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