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Discussion in '348/355' started by Rerun, Jul 22, 2005.

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  1. Rerun

    Rerun Karting

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    #1 Rerun, Jul 22, 2005
    Hey guys, I searched but could not find anything and wanted to post a message as I am worried. Just got back from a drive in the 348. Pulled into my driveway and as I am going in to the garage the car starts to lose power. The headlights get darker, dash gets darks. Car starts to lose power. Both Check Engine lights come on and car starts to stutter. I rev it to keep the car alive. The speedometer goes from 0 all the way to the 160 and the car dies. The car will not start now. Is this the battery? It's 1:33AM and I am worried. What the hell could this be? Thanks.
     
  2. Miltonian

    Miltonian F1 Veteran

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    #2 Miltonian, Jul 22, 2005
    When you say the car will not start, I assume you mean that the starter will not crank the engine over, correct? I would guess that your alternator pooped out, did you have any warning lights on during the last stages of your drive?
     
  3. Rerun

    Rerun Karting

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    #3 Rerun, Jul 22, 2005
    Just went down and turned the car on. Started up, I am really confused.
     
  4. Rerun

    Rerun Karting

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    #4 Rerun, Jul 22, 2005
    The Check Engine lights came on as I was luckily pulling into my garage. Then the car died.
     
  5. ernie

    ernie Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 ernie, Jul 22, 2005
    If you have an early 348, look at the back of the engine bay under the air box. If you have the bullet style connector, going from the starter to the battery, it could have come loose.

    Next you will want to pull the engine codes.

    Last, You weren't out of gas were you?
     
  6. MDshore348

    MDshore348 Formula 3

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    #6 MDshore348, Jul 22, 2005
    hook it up to a charger for a while , and see how it runs . it sounds like alternator or battery .
     
  7. tommo

    tommo Formula 3
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    #7 tommo, Jul 22, 2005
    Don't think it can be the alternator. Once the power's zapped, the car shouldn't start.
     
  8. Benzino

    Benzino Karting

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    #8 Benzino, Jul 22, 2005
    Hi it will be the battery most probably.
     
  9. dpospres

    dpospres Formula Junior

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    #9 dpospres, Jul 22, 2005
    Another likely suspect would be the main positive and negative cables. If they have a little corrosion on either end, they may be getting resistance when they get warmer. Clean them (wire brush) and make sure the connections are tight.
     
  10. MDshore348

    MDshore348 Formula 3

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    #10 MDshore348, Jul 22, 2005
    its most likely a generic car problem ... check the batrteryt as said , then alternator and connections.


    -----those damn ferrari batteries are so unreliable !
    mine only lasted 6yrs ...:) cant ferrari do something about this?
     
  11. Rerun

    Rerun Karting

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    #11 Rerun, Jul 22, 2005
    Car is on a battery charger and I am going to take it out ASAP. Thanks for the help! I will post tomorrow and see if there are anymore issues!
     

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