I'm looking at purchase of a 360 with an F1 transmission. Due to the mfg date, I assume it has the later software. I've received conflicting stories that they are supposed to pop into neutral when you come to a stop and some say not. Not sure if matters if it's in automatic or not. Someone who has an F1 could perhaps answer this from their experience?
Most of the previous threads (and there are many) seem to have agreed that the least wear overall comes by going from high gear to neutral - from lower gears don't bother
Sorry, I was not talking about selecting neutral as much as the transmission itself dropping into neutral.
If you do not consistantly apply enough pressure ( I believe 10 pounds) to the brake pedal while stopped, the F1 will go into neutral.
If you take your foot of the brake pedal when the car is not moving, the TCU will beep and select neutral. Keep your foot on the brake pedal when you stop and it will stay in 1st gear. netman beat me to it. He must type faster.
Thanks everyone. I just got the PPi info back - there were codes on the transmission. It was popping into neutral sitting at a light with a foot on the brake and it didn't matter if it was in auto or manual shift. So I wasn't crazy when I thought I was handling it wrong. We' Ok I am buying a Ferrari, so maybe I am crazy - just not that way. Thanks again for the responses.
It could be a bad TCU or other F1 issue. New TCU Ferrari price is $3900, Dealer cost is $1950. Don't ask how I know. LOL
If you are able to, have your shop change the TCU with a known good one and see if the car stays in gear with your foot on the pedal. Also have them install yours in another car and see if the problem follows your TCU. Check the brake pedal switch and wiring as well. Good Luck!!!! Let us know how it works out.
If the clutch is that worn or out of adjustment, the car most likely wouldn't move. Get it plugged into a SD2 or SD3 and check the clutch. The clutch sensor could be bad too. The SD2 or SD3 can run the F1 through the gears as well. An OBDII won't help.
