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2016 Cali T - backup display stopped working

Discussion in 'California/Portofino/Roma' started by MrBobT, Feb 20, 2021.

  1. MrBobT

    MrBobT Rookie

    Dec 7, 2020
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    robert s towery
    #1 MrBobT, Feb 20, 2021
    Hi everyone. Today I took the wife out driving for the first time. When I went to back up into the garage, having pressed the R button, the car went into reverse, but the screen went blank. There was also a steady beeping, about 1.5 seconds apart. Not the rapid one like if you don't have your seat belt on (super annoying BTW).

    I tried putting it in first, back to R. Then I turned the car off, waited a few seconds, hit the R button, again the screen went blank (it had been displaying the radio info). I drove in 1st gear forward, stopped the car, R again, same result.

    It has worked just fine until today.

    Any ideas (besides trip to the dealer)?
     

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  2. Snewton94024

    Snewton94024 Formula Junior

    Apr 24, 2015
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    #2 Snewton94024, Feb 20, 2021
    try opening and closing the drivers door as you sit in it after you start it and shut it off; then, restart it.
     
  3. thomastrain

    thomastrain Rookie

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    #3 thomastrain, Feb 20, 2021
    One thing you can try is to disconnect the battery. Follow the procedure in your owners manual to disconnect the battery, wait 15 minutes and reconnect the battery following the procedure. This will reset your systems and may correct the issue. The Cali T head unit is quirky in my experience.


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  4. MrBobT

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    #4 MrBobT, Feb 21, 2021
    I'm beginning to think my Cali T has a Windows 3.1 OS???????
     
  5. SLViper1

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    #5 SLViper1, Feb 21, 2021

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  6. jordanfsl

    jordanfsl Karting

    Dec 11, 2010
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    #6 jordanfsl, Feb 22, 2021
    Mine went to a blue screen. I went through a LOT to get it working again, and learned more than I ever wanted to about Ferrari parts. For example, the backup cameras are different if your car has/does not have front cameras or CarPlay. As to why, no one knows.

    I have some spare parts for this as well. The rear pieces necessary to fix this can only be obtained from a dealer directly, it’s flagged as a collision part (rear deck lid strip) or whatever and the typical sources cannot get them.
     
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  7. jordanfsl

    jordanfsl Karting

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    #7 jordanfsl, Feb 22, 2021
    Also, the beeping is normal when the car is in reverse.
     
  8. MrBobT

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    #8 MrBobT, Feb 22, 2021
    I don't recall hearing this before. I have some hearing issues and repeated beeping just doesn't go over well with me.
     
  9. XSpeed

    XSpeed Formula Junior

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    #9 XSpeed, Mar 14, 2021
    happened to me because of the battery. run the engine 15 mins idle at open air. then switch off and on and try again.
     

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  10. MrBobT

    MrBobT Rookie

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    #10 MrBobT, Mar 14, 2021
    I ended up not doing anything. The next time I drove the car it just worked. Drove it again yesterday and backed up many times, worked each time. Glitch!
     
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  11. stevecomp

    stevecomp Formula Junior

    Mar 1, 2013
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    #11 stevecomp, Mar 14, 2021
    If it’s in the sun it can go a bit funny, I’ve had that happen to me.
     
  12. 355GD

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    #12 355GD, Mar 16, 2021
    I too had the media screen go blank but I also developed a System Not Programmed warning on the TFT. I disconnected the battery and went through the procedure in the owners manual for a restart and everything was back. Seems this will happen with even a minor voltage fluctuation from the battery, and especially if not on the tether and not used for 5-7 days.
     
  13. lucasines

    lucasines Karting

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    #13 lucasines, Mar 16, 2021
    If I you start Carplay before to start to drive, you can get a black screen with your front or rear camera.
     
  14. thomastrain

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    #14 thomastrain, Mar 17, 2021
    This happened to me repeatedly on my 2017 Cali T. There is a firmware update for the head unit that the dealer installed and thus resolved the problem. I can now have the phone plugged in before I drive with no issues. If you still have the extended warranty ask the dealer to get clearance from Ferrari to upload the new firmware.


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  15. lucasines

    lucasines Karting

    Apr 22, 2016
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    #15 lucasines, Mar 17, 2021
    Thank you very much for your +++ contribution.
    My car C
     
  16. lucasines

    lucasines Karting

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    #16 lucasines, Mar 17, 2021
    Sorry for my short cut answer :)
    My car 17 Cali T HS is still covered with 5 years extended warranty.(3+2)
    I have informed my dealer to check if there is any update to correct this 2 months ago to apply for the next service.
    Thanks again for your contribution
    Regards
     

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