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Faults following winter hibernation

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  1. AK1981

    AK1981 Karting

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    Hi All,

    My car has been in storage on trickle charge all winter and upon starting the car I get the following errors.

    Errors-
    Suspens control system failure
    Manettino failure
    ABS system failure
    CST system failure

    Any idea what could be causing these faults please?
     
  2. flash32

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    Weak or damaged battery
     
  3. AK1981

    AK1981 Karting

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    Thank you, battery was changed last year and the car lives on a trickle charger when not in use. Would you still suggest starting with a new battery?
     
  4. Justin Hughes

    Justin Hughes Karting Silver Subscribed

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    I would, mine came out this year from hibernation and needed a new battery that was 5 years old though, they dont like constant charge, so 2/4 hours a day is good. Mine also needed a new alternator this year.
     
  5. AK1981

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    Thanks Justin.

    Must admit my car is left on trickle charge throughout the winter I didn’t realise it may affect the battery negatively. Will get a new battery fitted.
     
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    I had the same faults once and they were cleared after rplacing the battery with a new one.
     
  7. AK1981

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    Thanks Rex.

    Will get this done and report back.
     
  8. AK1981

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    Would it better going with an official Ferrari battery?

    euro car parts etc are all showing a lower powered battery than the 100AH battery showing on Ferrari specialist websites?

    Thanks
     
  9. flash32

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    No need ..I don't have the size in front of me but honestly getting a Duracell AGM from batteries plus with the right size will be fine and you will be happy
     
  10. AK1981

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    Great thank you.
     

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