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Discussion in '360/430' started by masar, Jun 10, 2009.

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  1. masar

    masar Formula 3

    Aug 19, 2007
    1,367
    Czech republic
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    Petr
    #1 masar, Jun 10, 2009
    Last edited: Jun 10, 2009
    ok, i know this F1 light issue was discussed hundred of times. But i have particular problem or question. Just got back from another track day. Today afternoon (after 2 x 30 minutes of driving with 2 x 30 min break - without problem)after about 20 minutes of driving on track (obviously much more harder than on street), F1 warning light started to flash and i could not shift any gear staying in 4th gear. I did one more lap on 4th to cold my brakes and light than dissapeared, everything was fine. However i did not go back on track to check again, because of coming rain. But i went home than 200 miles distance on higway without any problem. However 2 weeks ago again on track happened me same thing together with soft smog coming from area where is f1 pump - it happened after all day of driving on track. Than i had to wait almost 1 hour (switching the main power few times) till the light dissapeared and i could leave home. Never happened on street but 2 track days and same problem.

    Do you think its normal and car is just overheated or i have problem?
     
  2. Fmax

    Fmax Formula Junior

    Aug 16, 2007
    799
    Prague, CZ
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    Max
    #2 Fmax, Jun 12, 2009
    I think you need a new f1 pump :) That one has been no end of trouble for you.
     
  3. cwwhk

    cwwhk Formula 3

    Nov 13, 2003
    1,535
    Hong Kong, Tokyo
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    Wayne
    #3 cwwhk, Jun 12, 2009
    To diagnose properly you need a SD2 or SD3 to read all the F1 systems parameters, such as pressure, leakage etc..

    If your F1 pump is not at 100% then yes when it gets hot and used a lot on track then system pressure will fall to below 40 Bar and you won't be able to shift temporarily until the F1 pump catches up and build back up the system hydraulic pressure. This should take no more than say 40 seconds.

    By the way the F1 pump is really two parts: hydraulic pump with an electric motor. Unfortunately you have to buy the whole assembly from Ferrari.

    If you have to wait 1 hour for the system to work again then you may have other problems in addition to a worn out and marginally performing F1 pump.
     

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