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  1. fcarbillpaducah

    fcarbillpaducah Rookie

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    #1 fcarbillpaducah, Jan 25, 2022
    360 in garage for 6 weeks, nice day...wanted to fire her up...Nope..brake would not go down...I mine I stood on that petal....no give. And of course, if you can not depress petal..the car will not start...ANY IDEAS????
     
  2. Extreme1

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    #2 Extreme1, Jan 25, 2022
    When’s the last time you flushed the brake fluid? I’m thinking the caliper pistons are stuck in the calipers.


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  3. mike32

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    #3 mike32, Jan 26, 2022
    Open a caliper bleed screw and see if it moves, it will confirm the master cylinder has not locked up.
     
  4. tazandjan

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    #4 tazandjan, Jan 26, 2022
    Try neutral for start and see if it works. May bypass the brake switch.
     
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    #5 vrsurgeon, Jan 26, 2022
    This.

    Open the front trunk. Remove the panel at the rear of the trunk and loosen a bleed screw on the brake master cylinder.
     
  6. tbakowsky

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    #6 tbakowsky, Jan 26, 2022
    I highly doubt there is anything wrong with the car. I think what you are feeling is the brake pedal with no boost. It is normal.

    Key on..step on the brake..see if the brake lights turn off and on by pressing and releasing the brake pedal a few times. If they operate at they should..click the car into neutral and start it up.
     
  7. fcarbillpaducah

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    #7 fcarbillpaducah, Jan 26, 2022
    Thank you so much for the tip. Going to try to start in neutral before I release bleed screw.
    Man, what a great idea..will go downstairs and attempt right now. Thank you so much.
     
  8. fcarbillpaducah

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    #8 fcarbillpaducah, Jan 26, 2022
    Well sir, did as you suggested...I do have brake lights and I let off and pressed several times...lights work just fine...car in neutral, but would not start...turned over, but would not fire...petal still hard as a brick...going to open up caliber bleed screw to see if petal will go down. Thanks again.
     
  9. Jaymac

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    #9 Jaymac, Jan 26, 2022
    Stupid question, but you didn’t forget the immobilizer, did you?
     
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  10. tbakowsky

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    #10 tbakowsky, Jan 26, 2022
    Oh my..
     
  11. tbakowsky

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    #11 tbakowsky, Jan 26, 2022
    OK. Assuming you hit the fob to disarm the alarm. Do you hear the pump running? When you open the drivers door you should hear a noticable buzzing sound. After about 10-15 seconds it should shut off. Also note..do you have a flashing light on the dash when keyed up..but not running?
     
  12. fcarbillpaducah

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    #12 fcarbillpaducah, Jan 26, 2022
    I dont have a clue what that is and never even heard of this term.
     
  13. fcarbillpaducah

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    #13 fcarbillpaducah, Jan 26, 2022
    GOOD LORD, I owe ALL of you guys a BIG ASS APOLOGE. I have been driving DETROIT IRON for 6 weeks...and I forgot to hit the putton the fob to turn off the immobilizer. PLEASE DO NOT GET OLD. I feel so so ignorant right now. Owned three scud's and then I wake up with stupid on my face. 70 years old and learning everyday...Thanks guys for putting up with this old fart. Ever in Paducah, Ky. Look me up...CLASSIC TRAINS & FERRARIS.
     
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  14. Jaymac

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    #14 Jaymac, Jan 26, 2022
    Soooo… it was the immobilizer?
     
  15. Extreme1

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    #15 Extreme1, Jan 27, 2022
    Ahh glad you figured it out and it was an easy fix.

    I got in my 430 with my wife and turned the ignition key several times, wondering why it wouldn’t start. Yea, gotta push the “Start” button. My wife just shook her head :)


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    #16 tbakowsky, Jan 27, 2022
    I still do that...
     
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  17. fcarbillpaducah

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    #17 fcarbillpaducah, Jan 27, 2022
    Ok, I am 70 years young...I hope I dont forget how to shift gears...or worse yet forget where I parked the car. Thanks again.
     
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  18. tazandjan

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    #18 tazandjan, Jan 27, 2022
    William- We all do stuff like that. One reason when I go to the gas station to get gas, I always lock the Ferrari while pumping. Keeps me from hopping back in and then listening to the engine turning over and not starting.
     
  19. fcarbillpaducah

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    #19 fcarbillpaducah, Jan 28, 2022
    Good plan...thanks for sharing.
     

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