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Battery / Alternator Light is out!!

Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by James cln, Jul 24, 2020.

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  1. James cln

    James cln Formula Junior

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    #1 James cln, Jul 24, 2020
    Hooray , finally, after being told by SanAntonio Ferrari dealer that I need a new alternator from their diagnosis ( 500 dollar charge) . Put new alternator in , 200o bucks , no change . Then they wanted to spend more time diagnosing problem @ 200 bucks an hour - suggesting that they swap an instrument panel from a T on their lot to “see” if that’s the problem at my expense. Oh , if they did that they wanted me to assure them if the dash is the problem, I would buy the new dash panel from them only for $10000 plus Payment for installation & flashing . They also chastised me bc I “took it to every place in town , even Maserati dealer to try to find problem”.
    Finally I took it to Dallas - Boardwalk Ferrari and in 2 hours they found the problem by looking at their diagnostic chart which clearly showed a 10 amp fuse which went to panel from alternator/ battery . The fuse was missing ! It is supposed to be Clipped on negative battery terminal on frame of car- MIA ! It had fallen off and was under neath the battery holder. I had a stone hit the radiator which caused water to go everywhere. Unbeknownst to me the fuse holder go wet and was corroded. We cleaned up the holder , put in a new 10 Amp fuse and NO batt light ! Hooray - car is perfect now after 1 1/2 years and several thousand dollars is fixed ! Many thanks to Boardwalk Ferrari. What a nightmare this has been - but all’s well that ends well !
     
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  2. vjd3

    vjd3 F1 Rookie
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    #2 vjd3, Jul 24, 2020
    I hope they refunded you for the new alternator that you did not need.
     
  3. SLViper1

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    #3 SLViper1, Jul 24, 2020
    Congratulations!
    Way better than putting a small piece black tape on the light! LOL
     
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  4. russellmcg

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    #4 russellmcg, Jul 24, 2020
    Steve and his team at Boardwalk Ferrari are above and beyond any other dealership in my opinion! Great to hear this worked out!
     
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  5. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #5 tomc, Jul 24, 2020
    James...After following your saga, I am so glad it was solved. More glad to hear the folks @ Boardwalk solved the mystery. If you need some suggestions on fun back roads from SA to DFW for future service visits, let me know! :D
    Better yet, ask Steve. That's yet another one of his talents, knowing where all the fun, F-worthy roads are. Congrats and hope it is smooth sailing with your Cali...T
     
  6. Randy R

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    #6 Randy R, Jul 24, 2020
    Having had battery problems, I, too, have been following your postings. I really pleased that you were able to get this problem solved. Now, go carve up some curves!!!
     
  7. James cln

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    #7 James cln, Jul 25, 2020
    Thanks all - this has been an almost 2 year problem and nahh I didn’t try to get SA folks to pay for bad diagnosis. Just soo happy to get this problem resolved ! James
     
  8. whatheheck

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    #8 whatheheck, Jul 29, 2020
    James,

    Glad to hear you finally had it solved!

    No more stress!!!

    Dan


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