430 F430 F1 Pump

My 2008 F430 F1 pump has gone bad. I’m trying to figure out where to buy an OEM pump, not at dealer prices? Also, trying to find out information on an aftermarket pump and if anyone has experience purchasing aftermarket and how it worked? Not sure I want to go that route or not. Lastly, trying to find a Ferrari Specialist in south Florida that’s works on the newer Ferrari’s? Dealership experience has been terrible in south Florida. I found a technician that specializes in Ferrari service and unfortunately he had a tragic accident and passed away. So trying to find a place, specialist, and if anyone has experience with servicing their Ferrari outside of dealership in south Florida. Appreciate any help you can provide. Thanks

 

Technician that looked at my car, that passed away, diagnosed the problem. Exact description “after installing new battery, car wouldn’t start based on engine off request from TCU. Traced problem to F1 pump does not run. Traced power feed o pump through F1 relay and fuse. Found 30 amp maxi fuse open, installed borrowed fuse from heated seats(car does not have that option), tapped F1 pump and got pump to run but it makes a groaning noise, not high pitched whine that it should. F1 pump will need to be replaced in near future”.

So I’m 100% certain of the problem. F1 pump is going bad.

 

No shifting issues also.

 

Thanks and I’ve seen this. I’m not an expert and trying to understand if I put an aftermarket F1 pump what is the benefit versus OEM part? My car is all stock, only dealer serviced since new, so just slapping an aftermarket part on I’m not sure. Any aftermarket stuff on my car is purely cosmetic, nothing that works motor or trans. So concerned. You know the saying “you get what you pay for”. Just concerned that I slap on an aftermarket part and then the problems start.

 

Found three shops in south Florida that come recommended on fchat.

1. Modena Eurosports. Danny. Oakland Park, FL. Ferrari tech, certified, owner of shop, and owns a F430.
2. Precision Tune. Adrain comes recommended. MARGATE, FL.
3. Prestige Auto. West Palm Beach.

I’m close to Modena Eurosport’s, so going to stop by shop, and check them out.

 

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Not handy and don't even want to attempt to mess with it. But appreciate it.

 

Got it and will check them out. Thanks

 

I believe the reason the unused fuse was borrow, was to check if pump would work. My car broke down literally 50 feet from where it was parked in my building garage, about 25 feet from the exit, in the middle of the garage. Was in a bad spot. Matt came to my building, after he loaded up tools & battery, to try to get car running. Battery was at 2%, he replaced it, and car wouldn't start. He hooked up to his computer, ran diagnostics, and traced it back to F1 pump. He borrow the fuse and tapped the pump to get it working. Car started. I got the car back to my parking spot. Pump was making a terrible groaning noise and not the normal high pitch whine, per Matt. I will let the specialist I find know to replace with 50 amp fuse. It was basically a roadside repair, so he was working with what he could to get the car moving. And with his passing, I'm trying to figure it out from there. So not ideal to say the least. Modena Eurosports looks like the come recommenced on chat. Owner9Danny) of shop owns an F430, the shop is Ferrari certified, and literally around the corner from my business. So I'm hopefully things might work out with Danny. So will see how it goes. Thanks for the response.

 

I can let you know. Not sure I want a used pump, if that ends up ultimately being the issue. Stopped at Modena Eurosports in Fort Lauderdale and met with owner Danny. Seemed very nice, extensive Ferrari dealership experience as well as certified, and had 5-6 newer Ferrari's that he's been working on. He just sold his F430, which was his dream car, to invest further in his shop. He's been on his own for 4 years. I can appreciate the back story and I believe I'm going to give him a shot at the annual service and the F1 diagnostic issue. So will see how things go.

 

I know that place. Nice shop and showroom. He's a little far from me, but will keep him in mind. Thanks