Would a Maserati variator solenoid fit a F430?

They sure look the same.

https://www.scuderiacarparts.com/part/205500/maserati/212423/variator-control-solenoid-valve.html

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Genuine-Ferrari-F430-599-GTB-Variator-Control-Solenoid-Valve-250646-/152741892833

 

Most likely:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Valve-for-Phasenversteller-Inlet-Camshaft-Maserati-4200-Qp-Ferrari-430-599-/112881960373

 

I have seen that ad also but still not 100% sure.

 

Send the seller a message and ask if they can guarantee that the cross-references between Maserati and Ferrari part number is correct.
It would surprise me if Maserati/Ferrari would use different solenoids on different versions of the F136 engine.

 

My thought too.

 

Got an answer from the company. They think i should buy the Ferrari part that is much more expensive. I get the feeling that they don´t really know what they are talking about in that ad.

 

Ok, let's wait and see if somebody else here got some valuable info about this topic.

I'm curious too, not that my solenoids needs to be changed at this point, but for future reference

 

I looked into that as well and unable to get a definite answer......

 

The cables are different lengths - the Maserati part fits the F430 but not the other way around.

 

Same function?

 

You can get the ferrari part from eurospares cheaper

 

They were not available last time I checked. And double the price.

 

About £400 if available

 

Bringing up an old topic again. Are you sure the Maserati part has the same function if installed in an F430? @mwstewart

 

The solenoid just opens and closes. If opening diameters are the same and it allows oil to flow at the same rate then should work. OTOH the key issue imho is the resistance of the coil in the solenoid. If it matches then should work.. if it doesn’t it will throw codes

 

I haven't tried them, but next time my car needs a set I will do.

 

As promised I will try these - I've just ordered a pair. I'll write up my findings in my project thread: https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/f430-new-owner-diary-inc-maintenance-upgrades.465662/page-13

 

Much appreciated!

 

Awesome! Thanks Mark!

I think my variators are failing so it would be great if we can determine if the Maseratti variator would work on our cars.

Thanks!

Dan

 

hi Stewart hope you can help both my inlet solenoids have failed on my f430 and would like to and fit the maserati quadraporte if the work with no error codes. Have you fitted them with no complications?

 

Yep - absolutely fine.

 

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Thanks Mark have ordered 4 of 212423 variations control solenoid coming from Italy Eurospares Approx 14 days to arrive
Will let you know how I got on then
Thanks for the information
Regards
Chris

 

I wonder if 599 gto's variable timing solenoid(296016) fits the 430.
The reason for the guess is that the 599 GTB's solenoid is have the same part # as the 430. So GTO's shouldn't be too far off?
I understand the connector could be different but shouldn't that be an easy DIY modification?

the price of 296016 is only 1/5 of the price of the 212423 or 250646

 

any updates on this thread pls ? if the variator solenoid fails it generates a CEL right ?

 

Old thread but the 296016 appears to be very different. I'm ordering 4 of the 212423 Maserati solenoids for mine now.... I found the for $423 a piece.