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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Fabiolous89, Dec 14, 2024.

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  1. Fabiolous89

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    #1 Fabiolous89, Dec 14, 2024
    Hey guys, so this morning out of no where the rear center light stays on, I checked all the doors etc Eveyrhing is shut! Any idea what’s going on??

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  2. Trev450

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    #2 Trev450, Dec 14, 2024
    Are the other 2 brake lights on as well?
     
  3. Fabiolous89

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    #3 Fabiolous89, Dec 14, 2024
    No they are not.
     
  4. Trev450

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    #4 Trev450, Dec 14, 2024
    You could try doing a reset by disconnecting the battery for 15 minutes.
     
  5. LVP488

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    #5 LVP488, Dec 14, 2024
    In my vague memories it could be caused by some moisture - maybe if it's the case, gently warming the lights may solve the problem (this is purely hypothetical).
     
  6. Snapshift

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    #6 Snapshift, Dec 14, 2024
    Make sure the contact pin isn't stuck makes good contact etc. there is also a module attached to the light under the bonnet lid may be faulty
     
  7. Fabiolous89

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    #7 Fabiolous89, Dec 14, 2024
    The only thing I did this morning was drill out the rivets to replace the leather straps in the frunk this morning. Could I of hit any wiring that would cause this?
     
  8. Fabiolous89

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    #8 Fabiolous89, Dec 14, 2024


    tried disconnecting the battery already.
     
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  9. Fabiolous89

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    #9 Fabiolous89, Dec 14, 2024
    So there’s 2 of these that get pressed down once the frunk is closed. If you push them both down at the same time… should the frunk lights go off?

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  10. Snapshift

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    #10 Snapshift, Dec 14, 2024
    See if brake pedal switch is sticking.
     
  11. MANDALAY

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    #11 MANDALAY, Dec 15, 2024
    For your information , I discovered way back in 2018 that these lights are ALLWAYS ON. No matter if the car is locked or unlocked , alarm on or alarm off.

    I noticed it when I went in to see the car and it was dark.

    This is evident on ALL the cars with these 3rd brake lights. 488 , PISTA , F8's

    However, yours are highly illuminated. I would look at the brake switch.

    BTW pointed it out to the Ferrari Techs back in 2018 and FERRARI never replied even though I have complained every year on every free service ( I wanted this documented )

    IMO ALWAYS have the tender on when not driving because believe it or not your car does drain the battery when standing. :(

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