DFW Cam Variator problem?

I have a 2014 Quattroporte GTS 3.8L TT. I’m getting a rattle at startup. Check engine light comes on at time. FoXWELL scanner reading code P129B00 Camshaft 1 lock Position. I’ve asked on the Masi forums and nobody has hear of the 2014 with bad variators. Here’s there clip. Opinions are welcomed

 

Boardwalk is a good dealer. Have you asked them?

 

I took it to Parkplace and they’ve never seen this issue with the QP6

 

They are your best choice to figure it out for a great many miles in any direction.

 

Thats what I meant.

 

Boardwalk it is thanks for the input everyone

 

1. What is your service history like? Have you changed your oil annually or more ( less? )
2. How long as this been happening?
3. When can you bring it in, we will look into it and provide you answers ASAP!

Shoot me an e-mail if you prefer: [email protected]

Steve

 

Thank you for your referrals!

Steve

 

I’m a certified technician. I’ve gotten all my service done at Essence Maserati. I do personally do my own oil changes. I do them well before the oil change is due. I’ve always used Penn platinum Euro oil 5w-40. Basically essence couldn’t tell me what was wrong with the car. So I took it to Park Place due to Boardwalk being backed up. Park place diagnosed my car and this is what the advisor text me in the attached file
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Right now, over $30k ... Its the TTv8 variant.

S

 

People wanted timing chains. They all swore timing belts were a bad idea and too expensive.

Chains are great, right up until they need to be replaced.

 

It’s flat out ridiculous if u ask me. The earlier Maserati’s were notorious for variator issues. U would think they would have corrected this issue but they obviously did not. 15k to replace some variators and timing chain. Smh ‍♂️

 

UPDATE!
I unplugged the 2 solenoids on bank 2 (Driver side) and absolutely no rattle. So now I’m wondering if the solenoids are my only issue. Please help

 

To address your statements

Yes , previous design has been addressed and once updated, I have not seen it happen again ( older models )
They have corrected it, what they cannot correct is how a vehicle is maintained.
From my experience, in the past 8 years, this will be the first v8 with variator issues due to design.
What I have personally experienced is on those vehicles that have not been properly maintained , if maintained at all, DO have issues, these issues are not limited to Maserati either. ( BMW, Audi, Lexus all come to mind )

I didn't ask earlier , are you the original owner? How many miles do you have on your QP? Any performance modifications ?

Since you are a certified technician, why don't you purchase the parts wholesale and perform the repairs yourself?
If you want, locate the parts kit required and shoot me a PM , we can discuss labor to install, I am always willing to help FCA members / FC members
or , since you have an established relationship with Essence , ask Carson if he can help you out with the repairs.

Good Luck with your quest to get back on the road soon!

S

 

Hello,
i know this is a bit old thread but did you resolve the issue? Can you please share some updates on this?
I have a same 14 qp gts with 65,000mi and i started to have the exact same noise when cold start from a few days ago.
It doesn't make the noise when it is warm and it doesn't always make the noise even though it is cold. Maybe 2 out of 5?
I wonder how you resolved the issue.
I would appreciate it if you can share your experience.
Thank you!