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Putting F1 tranny in neutral with a dead battery (360)?

Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by tuonoR, Jan 19, 2014.

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  1. tuonoR

    tuonoR Formula Junior

    Apr 22, 2006
    319
    Is it possible to put the F1 tranny on a 360 into neutral if the battery is completely dead? On the 458, there is a crank that can be turned manually with a wrench to find neutral. Can't find any reference to a similar thing for the 360. Is it possible?

    Long story short, I have a new battery for the car but the passenger side of the car is parked against the wall of my garage -- seems it would be easier to push the car out and access the battery from the passenger side vs. hefting the battery over the tunnel from the drivers side and trying to connect it down while lying down in the footwell.

    Thanks.
     
  2. netman

    netman Formula 3

    Jun 17, 2008
    1,905
    OC SoCal
    use floor jacks to lift the rear and roll
     
  3. BluNart

    BluNart Karting

    Jul 2, 2013
    125
    New England, USA
    Full Name:
    Blu
    Have you tried putting the dead battery on a tender first to get some life to it where you can shift to neutral?
     
  4. Sestri

    Sestri Rookie

    Jan 3, 2014
    40
    SF Bay Area
    Unless you have the Ferrari special tool to release the hydraulic pressure you will need to get power to the car. You can easily remove the small floor carpet panel behind the driver's seat to access the B+ and Ground "jumping points" then start the car (with a jumper box or charger) or if the battery is really dead you can at least get enough power the put the gearbox in Neutral - good luck
     
  5. zackspeed

    zackspeed Karting

    Nov 4, 2003
    67
    AZ
    Full Name:
    Zack
    Booster battery is an essential tool with Ferrari ownership. Make sure you charge the battery, or if it's done, replace it. Make sure it is a dry cell battery like an optima or odessey.
     

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