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2012 Ferrari 458 Spider possible NVO board replacement

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Mike Thomas, Feb 1, 2025.

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  1. Mike Thomas

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    Feb 10, 2020
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    I recently changed my battery on my car from a AGM battery to an antigravity battery. Shortly after switching the batteries, I started getting electrical failures on my screen and my steering wheel flashes and all functions do not work. I can still start the car and after about a minute of the vehicle, idling the error clears, and the steering wheel returns to a normal function. I believe the NVO board is starting to fail, but from most things I’ve read it is usually one component of the steering wheel fails, not all of it.
    I do have two error codes I believe are related to this condition.

    Steering wheel you U1701 NCM CAN
    Instrument cluster U1601 CAN Node

    I am considering purchasing a board from my supercar experts or AliExpress, but I wanted to see what people’s long-term success have been with these parts and their quality and durability. I’ve seen several threads from last year about these boards working and solving the problems, including the proxy file that you need to load.

    looking for feedback thanks guys
     
  2. mikey64

    mikey64 Formula Junior
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    mine is still fine - been a year and 5000 miles since replacing
     
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  3. Mike Thomas

    Mike Thomas Rookie

    Feb 10, 2020
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    That’s good to know. Thank you. Based on what the steering wheel is exhibiting, do you think this is the NVO board
    I read your thread. It was very helpful
     
  4. mikey64

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    It’s likely the NVO I think. Mine failed turn signal buttons and starter button (intermittent). Everything else was working still when I replaced it.
     
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  5. Snapshift

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    Mine is doing this exact same thing, but it is related to cold ambient temps. I ignore it when car is cold, idle it for a bit and when the light show ends, drive it. Then all is normal. I bought the NVO board to replace it from the Ali express dealer and have yet to install it when it gets a little warmer here. Crazy Ferrari idiosyncrasies.
     
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  6. Mike Thomas

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    Feb 10, 2020
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    I found a OEM board for $100 (new) it just needs the proxy files. I've been told that Francorchamps of America in Costa Mesa CA
    (949) 631-6373 can load the OEM boards without a trip to the dealer or your car I just have to mail the board to them for flashing.

    I confirming that now.
     
  7. Mike Thomas

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    They want $500 to load the proxy file on OEM boards only. They will need both the original and new NVO boards.
     
  8. mikey64

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    You can buy a board aftermarket already loaded with the proxy file for less than $500
     
  9. Snapshift

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    Better get one soon before tariffs go in effect. I saw where ups and usps are going to block incoming packages from China where the ali express orders are coming from.
     
  10. triblk6spd

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    Hrrrrrmmmm. I'm installing a new Antigravity Lithium next week. I sincerely hope I'm not dealing with this issue.
     
  11. Mike Thomas

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    I replaced the NVO board (purchased from My Supercar Experts) and the operates perfectly now.
     
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  12. Tarek307

    Tarek307 Formula 3
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    Mike, its the same one recommended here on the forums? used to be $420 and is now $750?
     
  13. SkipperAndre

    SkipperAndre Rookie

    Mar 15, 2017
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    Anyone know why these NVO board is failing?

    Have my 2015 F12 in with the dealer now, car would only fire up after holding start button in for 8-10 seconds.
    They said it's the NVO board, USD 2200 and wait for the part for 3-4 weeks.....Add USD 250 and they estimate 2-3 weeks.

    Massively annoying, original part is readily available out there on short notice, but with dealer its always these long waits.....
     
  14. Racerjohn

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  15. Racerjohn

    Racerjohn Karting

    May 29, 2018
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    I’ve changed my NVO board and then put in the antigravity battery and I’m starting to get all kinds of different codes. I was told by Ferrari antigravity sometimes has issues with some of the systems and the AGM battery was to be put back in.
     

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