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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Wangotango123, Jan 18, 2021.

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  1. reisskhan

    reisskhan Karting

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    #26 reisskhan, Jan 25, 2021
    Last edited: Jan 25, 2021
    Heard good thing about all these type of starters that are out there on the market

    Are they still similar to the conventional jump/booster packs or work differently?

    Also the original supplied Ferrari charger supplied with the vehicle doesn't it charge and keep the battery on trickle/condition if its all the same thing lol?

    If so then surely there's no need for the starter as pictured or you on about once the battery starts going weak?

     
  2. MANDALAY

    MANDALAY F1 World Champ
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    There are quite a few of these starters , basically up to you. I just wanted a big one. They would have the same function but mine has a lithium battery hence smaller but you can get even smaller.

    Just have it charged and in the car with you. You will need it one day 99.999999% sure you will.

    The factory unit is a conditioner. Barely enough just to keep the voltage.

    Thing is you really dont know when the battery is going weak.

    Im just giving you a heads up like others before gave to me. FYI i have my car on the conditioner 24/7, nearly drive every week end and ive had to use it 6 times.
     
  3. blkdiablo33

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    #28 blkdiablo33, Jan 26, 2021
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    In case needs a boost is the battery located same area as earlier versions like 430 passenger area ?
     
  4. MANDALAY

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    Passenger side on the foot rest . You will see a black plastic round bolt to undo and the panel will drop down.

    Familiarize yourself with it and the +ve and -ve posts.

    I only suggested the one picture because its got balls but it has 2 thinks that are a MUST

    1) REVERSE POLARITY PROTECTION.
    2) NO SPARK WHEN CONNECTED.
     
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  5. Atlplastic

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    I had a bunch of error messages on my 488 including E/diff
    Put a new battery in then everything is fine
     
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  6. tomc

    tomc Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Which brand is battery did you use?
    T
     
  7. blkdiablo33

    blkdiablo33 F1 Rookie

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    what is the group number for the battery and brand you guys go with when time to change
     
  8. Wangotango123

    Wangotango123 Karting

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    Just got word from the collection as most of you said battery is the culprit.
     
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  9. reisskhan

    reisskhan Karting

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    good news in a way

    you going for an O.E battery or aftermarket?

     
  10. Wangotango123

    Wangotango123 Karting

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    Letting dealer handle for $800. Rather be able to keep everything documented. Obscene pricing
     

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