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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Johan_tukker, Aug 7, 2015.

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  1. Johan_tukker

    Johan_tukker Rookie

    May 4, 2007
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    #1 Johan_tukker, Aug 7, 2015
    Dear Ferrari friends, I have a little problem with my 2011 458 Italia, the engine is "behaving" a little curious between 2000 Rpm and 3000 Rpm, only in this Rpm-range it is like driving in a car that has'n been used for a very long time, as if you are driving on square tyres, the needle of the Rpm clock is not steady, this is visible, you can feel a troubled engine running, the car was for the second time at the dealer, again new software was installed, but the problem is still there, the exhausts are very black, could it be a wrong petrol-pressure ?, does anyone recognize this problem ?,
     
  2. Jasone

    Jasone Formula 3
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    Nov 15, 2011
    1,203
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    #2 Jasone, Aug 7, 2015
    Don't drive with black exhaust. could be a petrol issue which will plug your cats.. that is not cheap. get it checked again.
     
  3. ferrariblue

    ferrariblue Formula Junior

    Jun 12, 2007
    548
    Houston, Texas
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    Cody
    #3 ferrariblue, Aug 7, 2015
    the 458 uses direct fuel injection. So it seems as if you have a malfunction with fuel distribution. Take the car to a Ferrari Authorized dealer for sure regarding this issue.
     
  4. MalibuGuy

    MalibuGuy F1 Veteran

    Sep 18, 2007
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    #4 MalibuGuy, Aug 8, 2015
    Last edited: Aug 8, 2015
    It is a bit of a stretch to presume that FChat owners will know how to solve your uncommon mechanical problem given the insufficient description.

    A more detailed approach would be to bring you car to a qualified service center and then tweet your experience.

    Your car is out of the factory warranty and you have not told us the mileage or
    Ownership history either.

    What is the mileage? How many owners? Any accidents or relevant service history? When did the car have its last service? How many miles have you logged in FCars?

    FYI I have owned 3 brand new F cars and have driven about 180,000 miles in the cars and understand a little about service issues.

    My 458 spider had 39,000 miles
     
  5. koop

    koop Formula Junior

    Apr 30, 2011
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    #5 koop, Aug 8, 2015
    Any codes?
     
  6. maxvonauto

    maxvonauto Karting

    May 23, 2015
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    #6 maxvonauto, Aug 8, 2015
    Modern computer controlled engine management systems are very difficult to troubleshoot without the proper test equipment. In this case, the hardware and software to "open up" and read all the engine sensors and actuator signals in real time while the problem is occurring (hopefully on a dyno). The dealer should have done this and logged all the data for analysis by the engineer (either local of regional). If nothing is out of specification, things get more complicated and it boils down to good old fashion engineering judgment, which can be pretty good given the right person. I'm would be surprised given your description if the first line of defense, a trouble code, isn't being logged. Maybe you are passing through this rpm range so quickly the ECU "doesn't see" anything wrong.
     
  7. hofobo

    hofobo Karting

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    #7 hofobo, Apr 11, 2016
    Hi,

    did you solve the issue?
    What was it?
     
  8. Melvok

    Melvok F1 World Champ
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    Jul 25, 2008
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    Amersfoort, The Netherlands, Europe.
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    #8 Melvok, Apr 12, 2016
    Was the car connected to the F MODES system ?
     

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