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Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Steve G., Mar 5, 2024.

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  1. Steve G.

    Steve G. Rookie

    Mar 5, 2019
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    I have a 2015 458. Recently when letting off the accelerator the engine rpm doesn't come down very quickly and you have to use more brake. Also, sometimes when you put it in gear the rpm increases on it's own enough to engage the DCT. When I approached a stop sign I put the car in neutral at around 25mph and the rpm started surging between 2500-3500 rpm. Has anyone had similar issues?
     
  2. Kent Adams

    Kent Adams F1 Rookie
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    Sep 11, 2020
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    Stuck accelerator switch? I'm not sure.
     
  3. SD455TA

    SD455TA Formula Junior

    No idea but try this. When I am in a braking situation, I do not use the brakes, I downshift the transmission one gear at a time. The brakes would only be used if there was a surprise of sorts.
     
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  4. FFan5

    FFan5 Formula Junior

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  5. Steve G.

    Steve G. Rookie

    Mar 5, 2019
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    I downshift the same way and I barely need to use brakes. When the rpm fails to drop off much I am forced to use more brake. Also, when stopped and in a gear (reverse or 1st) it will sometimes have high enough rpm to engage the clutch. If I go to neutral it falls back to normal. I did watch the video on "I finally fixed my broken Ferrari" but I tested the gas pedal potentiometer and it appears to be working.
     
  6. SD455TA

    SD455TA Formula Junior

    Its a hunt for sure. When sitting at a stoplight or stopped, it is recommended that you put it in neutral same way as you would do with 4 speed manual or a 6 speed manual. Those videos with Dan are good. It did seem like your problem fell into that category, oh well, hope its simple enough when its all said and done.
     
  7. Steve G.

    Steve G. Rookie

    Mar 5, 2019
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    I like those videos also. Hopefully someone will reach out that has had this problem. It is really frustrating. I appreciate your input.
     
  8. USMCS6

    USMCS6 F1 Rookie
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    Dec 21, 2018
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    Arlington VA and Daytona Fl
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    Elliot
    The plenum valves. They get sticky.
     
  9. BlackF271181

    BlackF271181 Karting

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