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599 with power loss/limiting

Discussion in '612/599' started by BJJ, Sep 30, 2014.

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  1. 4th_gear

    4th_gear F1 Rookie

    Jan 18, 2013
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    Michael
    Gentlemen, I would also check the state of charge in your car's batteries. If the battery is somehow not sending adequate voltage, the system would likely act up. The battery acts as a filter for the car's charging system. Battery problems are more likely to be detected when you start up the car.
     
  2. Patrnflyr

    Patrnflyr Karting

    Jan 23, 2012
    246
    Lubbock, TX
    I have mine on a battery tender all the time it's not driving
     
  3. glob1971

    glob1971 Formula Junior

    Jul 3, 2011
    442
    Czech Republic
    Same for me always on battery tender, and new battery last year.
     
  4. Armen G.

    Armen G. Karting

    Jun 10, 2014
    169
    Moscow Russia
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    Armen
    So today all the errors were gone after a hard reset and none of em popped up again. Checked the fuel cap and oil level as specified in the manual - discovered that the oil is overfilled above the max. Tomorrow planning to visit the dealer to get rid of the excessive oil. I guess that was the reason for the Engine Failure light and power loss. Today didnt try to rev to the max due to the oil issue.
     
  5. Patrnflyr

    Patrnflyr Karting

    Jan 23, 2012
    246
    Lubbock, TX
    #30 Patrnflyr, Oct 19, 2015
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    Well, this evening I did the entire manual technique of checking your oil. After following the procedure to the letter, I found the oil was about 1/4" ABOVE the max line! It was just done by a very reputable Indy Ferrari mechanic before I picked it up after the sale. After reading hundreds of posts in numerous threads, I'm wondering if this could be the problem?
    The theory is it gets an oil vapor on the MAF and screws up the mixture readings. It should only do it when you're really romping on it so that might explain why my highway drive home didn't get it all out of whack. I pulled off 570cc of oil and sealed it in a jar, drove around and then final checked it. It's about 90% full between the MIN-MAX line so I think it'll be okay. I'm taking it back to the shop and letting them clean up the MAF and replace the PCV valve. Also, do an OBD check and pull those codes to find out what the blankety blank thing is going on. I'll take that oil in the jar and a funnel checking it along the way as I fill up the car. I'm getting pretty good at it by now.

    Getting really frustrating. It took us awhile to tame the 430. I asked my son today if I should've just picked up a used California T. It would be a stretch, but certainly less problems...
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  6. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 19, 2008
    39,324
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    Wet sump on the California, so not as difficult to check oil level.
     
  7. BJJ

    BJJ Formula 3
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    Feb 25, 2014
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    Well, since I obay the kind advice provided in the first posts, I never again encountered any problem again. Insofar indeed a one-time and never-again event.

    If I recall it correctly, I now wait before starting, until "check OK" (and not just "check") is provided and then start the engine. Well, I wait at least some time before pushing the start knob :D. If anyone intends to rob a bank or the like, leave the engine running, or take a classic car ..... :D.
     
  8. Armen G.

    Armen G. Karting

    Jun 10, 2014
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    Moscow Russia
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    Armen
    Correct - I also wait until the "check ok" message appears and then push the start button. I guess it is the right engine start sequence.
     

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