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Trunk failure

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  1. kobe

    kobe Karting

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    With increasing regularity, I cannot close the roof due to a "roof failure" message. Cannot open the trunk with the key or the release. After I drive for a while problem seems to correct itself, but not a very convenient operation. Any suggestions?
     
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  2. mtarvydas

    mtarvydas Formula Junior

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    To fix it lock the car and then hold the Unlock and trunk button for 30 seconds. This resets the computer. I have lived with this annoying problem for 2 years and can never recreate the issue at the dealership.
     
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  3. LARRYH

    LARRYH F1 Veteran Owner Rossa Subscribed

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    I had the same problem and recharged the battery with the supplied charger and it fixed the problem. I know it sounds unlikely but the california even though it may be driven daily needs to be charged every couple of weeks to keep the electrical glitches away. I had all the things you mentioned and a simple recharges solves it..
    Best of luck

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  4. MalibuGuy

    MalibuGuy F1 Veteran

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    Make sure you have the updated battery which has a lot more cranking amps
     
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  5. kobe

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    Thank you. Ferrari's need lots of special love. The only issue with charging is how to do it if you cannot open the trunk.
     
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  6. mtarvydas

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    No outlet in a high rise Condo parking space. Now I get "Check Tyre pressure" but all 4 tires net out at 34. Uggh. Last week transmission failure sign, double uggh.
    I have a Bimmer and a Jag in the same area and no issues with the computer. Something is drawing too much power from the battery from my uneducated resolve.
     
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  7. 430maybe

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    You should be able to open the "trunk" by pressing down on the top of it and turning the key. It is a little fiddly, but should be do-able
     
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  8. omniman

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    My trunk latch was replaced when found to be defective on my annual maintenance. It was replaced for free. 2010 model. I didn't even know it was broken as it always seemed to work properly. There were a few times the trunk opened when I cycled the top to the close.
     
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