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My F430 F1 Drops Out of Gear When Stopped

Discussion in '360/430' started by KPete, Oct 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM.

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  1. KPete

    KPete Rookie

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    Kim
    #1 KPete, Oct 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
    When the engine, etc. of my F430 is at operating temperature, it will occasionally drop out of 1st gear into neutral when waiting at a red light. Attempts to re-engage 1st are difficult, sometimes requiring that the engine be shut off and restarted several times. Most annoying (particularly for those trapped behind me), and my mechanic is warning that this may be a VERY expensive repair (and requiring used parts due to Ferrari not stocking many OEM components for the F430). We're now discussing a transmission swap to a manual 6-speed as a possible curative.

    The car is out of town, so the error code has yet to be pulled, but I'm wondering if anyone might have encountered a similar issue? The clutch is at 50% and the car has ± 24,000 miles under its belt. Any thoughts would be much appreciated!
     
  2. boostedt0y

    boostedt0y Formula Junior

    Dec 25, 2014
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    #2 boostedt0y, Oct 3, 2025 at 7:26 PM
    Have them check the line pressure on the trans. I had a similar issue on my scud and it ended up needing a new accumulator and actuator. The accumulator is relatively inexpensive so you could start there. Once I changed the two parts, I didn’t have any issues with the trans going into neutral.
     
  3. flash32

    flash32 F1 Veteran

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    #3 flash32, Oct 3, 2025 at 10:53 PM
    It could be as simple as a bad brake switch ...does it drop to neutral after 1 min ?
    First things first..let's see if any errors are stored
    It also can be a poor clutch solenoid and the pressure is dropping too fast and too frequently which causes TCU to go into sleep mode
    I think once you have the car in front of you with a diag tool ..Pm and we will see what it is
     
  4. Mercedes_Benz

    Mercedes_Benz Formula Junior
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    #4 Mercedes_Benz, Oct 4, 2025 at 6:08 PM
    My car goes into neutral at very long traffic lights... But goes right back into 1st just fine...

    flash32 is here, you are in good hands! :)
     

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