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Cost of replacing one light bulb in my Spider

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  1. 2fastforu

    2fastforu Formula Junior

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    #1 2fastforu, Nov 25, 2015
    Just recently I notice a small light near the "Deactivating the anti-theft alarm" button was flashing like a strobe light. This is the small circular light opening near the dome light switches. At night you can see it strobing continuously but it's very subtle. I called the dealer and they think the light bulb is going bad. To replace the bulb, you have to replace the entire unit. Not sure what the entire unit consists of but it will cost $1218 plus tax. Fortunately my car is still under warranty. It expires in late Jan. 2016.

    I wasn't planning to buy the 2 year extended warranty but now I'm rethinking my decision. If my car wasn't under warranty, I probably wouldn't fix it since it is not noticeable during the day.
     
  2. speedsport

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    #2 speedsport, Nov 26, 2015
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  3. Ferrariderm

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    #3 Ferrariderm, Nov 26, 2015
    I hope thats a joke right? surly nobody would buy this.... I know that us Ferrari guys are crazy but we are not stupid :)
     
  4. Ferrariderm

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    #4 Ferrariderm, Nov 26, 2015
    I just replaced a bulb on my 2014 Toyota Tacoma, $11, took me about 4 mins... What can I say!!!!
     
  5. Voda

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    #5 Voda, Nov 26, 2015
    You can say... "I own a Toyota" :)
     
  6. speedsport

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    #6 speedsport, Nov 26, 2015
    That's a screen shot right from the parts section of their website. I got no indication it was a joke.
     
  7. MalibuGuy

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    #7 MalibuGuy, Nov 26, 2015
    If you opt for the carbon fiber sport version, it costs even more and takes 6 months to go Red 10 from the factory.
     
  8. Ferrariderm

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    #8 Ferrariderm, Nov 27, 2015
    Loud and Proud :)
     
  9. Ferrariderm

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    #9 Ferrariderm, Nov 27, 2015
    I need to start selling these things, I could make a killing :)
     
  10. cashout1

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    #10 cashout1, Nov 27, 2015
    had same issue, replaced entire unit under warranty
     
  11. bpu699

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    #11 bpu699, Nov 27, 2015
    I would also assume your car would be out of commission for 3-6 months while the ferrari team ships it back to Italy to replace the bulb...



    ;)
     
  12. dmark1

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    #12 dmark1, Nov 27, 2015
    Car not under warranty = 1 small ice pick and hard jab. Cost - 1.99 for the ice pick.
     
  13. geochin

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    #13 geochin, Nov 28, 2015
    Had the same issue with my 13 spider. The entire unit had to be replaced. The problem is not the bulb but faulty overhead module. At night it felt like I was at a disco club.
     
  14. Cigarzman

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    #14 Cigarzman, Nov 28, 2015
    Seems reasonable , rolling eyes :D
     

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