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  1. Mike Thomas

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    #1 Mike Thomas, Feb 1, 2025
    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

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    #2 mikey64, Feb 1, 2025
    mine is still fine - been a year and 5000 miles since replacing
     
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    #3 Mike Thomas, Feb 2, 2025
    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
     
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    #4 mikey64, Feb 2, 2025
    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, Feb 3, 2025
    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, Feb 3, 2025
    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.
     
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    #7 Mike Thomas, Feb 6, 2025
    They want $500 to load the proxy file on OEM boards only. They will need both the original and new NVO boards.
     
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    #8 mikey64, Feb 6, 2025
    You can buy a board aftermarket already loaded with the proxy file for less than $500
     
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    #9 Snapshift, Feb 6, 2025
    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.
     
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    #10 triblk6spd, Feb 16, 2025
    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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    #11 Mike Thomas, Feb 19, 2025
    I replaced the NVO board (purchased from My Supercar Experts) and the operates perfectly now.
     
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