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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by Geoff_kg, Sep 11, 2025.

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  1. Auraraptor

    Auraraptor F1 World Champ
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    #26 Auraraptor, Sep 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
    Double check to see if it’s actually leaking; mine was just leaking from the bushing. The original part going NLA soon but is often repairable if it is the actual receptacle
     
  2. paalw

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    #27 paalw, Sep 18, 2025 at 1:58 AM
    Surprisingly easy to remove bumper. Remove bottom front undertray. Detach brake air hoses both sides, detatch hose to washer pump. Remove 4 main bolts in engine bay. Then it slides right out. Even easier with the WSM in hand with photos of everything :)
     
  3. F456M

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    #28 F456M, Sep 18, 2025 at 1:03 PM
    It's always time for a new V12 Ferrari....
     
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  4. F456M

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    #29 F456M, Sep 18, 2025 at 1:05 PM
    Congrats and welcome to this club here at Fchat. A blue 575M from Monaco... How cool! I have a Blu Pozzi 550 and I also do quote a bit myself. You can follow my Ferrari-Instagram if you like: ferrari550expedition

    will follow your thread! Where do you live and keep the car?
     
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  5. Geoff_kg

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    #30 Geoff_kg, Sep 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
    Replacing Xenon Ballasts

    The headlight nightmare continues! After determining that the xenon bulbs were actually fine, I diagnosed the problem as the xenon ballast itself. To do this, you will need to find on eBay the following part:

    Valeo 89002070

    This part number was shared across several early 2000s platforms such as Nissan Premier and Audi A4. An alternative part number is Valeo 89001411, which is a slightly earlier version of this xenon ballast. It is distinguished by a slightly different igniter wire that’s silver. Both of these ballasts represent Valeos now defunct ‘6 pin 35W’ design, which they do not make anymore. I’m looking into converting this system into a 4 pin 35W setup so that one can use a more modern and reliable ballast - a deep dive for another day.

    Instructions

    First you will want to check fuses and relays. Remove passenger floormat and remove two 10mm nuts holding the cover in place.
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    Check fuses F7 and F8 (in my case) after popping off the leftmost cover. Both looked good for me so I put the old fuses back.
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    Next, I checked to see if the relay for the headlight switch was broken. I swapped R5 and R6 which are exactly the same, then tested headlights. No difference observed. Thus I put everything back and removed the ballast holder for passenger side. I unplugged the igniter and 6 pin plug, and extracted from the car. Then I removed all the torx bolts and swapped the new ballast in. Image Unavailable, Please Login
    Then reinstall and plug everything back in.
     
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