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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by alex550575430, Apr 13, 2016.

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  1. alex550575430

    alex550575430 Formula Junior

    Jun 21, 2009
    427
    LOS ANGELES, CA
    Full Name:
    LIN ALEX
    #1 alex550575430, Apr 13, 2016
    Hello friends here,

    Just of yesterday, I was driving my 550 U.S. spec under big heavy rain, and suddenly my blinkers start flashes and stay on forever. Finally, I had to turn off the main power killer switch.

    Anyone has similar experience here? Any answer will help.

    I think the heavy rain water might have got into the eletrical system and or ECUs...

    Thanks in advance!!!

    Lin Alex
     
  2. 166&456

    166&456 Formula 3

    Jul 13, 2010
    1,723
    Amsterdam
    #2 166&456, Apr 14, 2016
    Water in the alarm unit or its connections, would be my guess.
    It is good that you killed the switch. Electrics don't like water, but if you add electricity to the mix, it goes bad far, far quicker.
     
  3. maranello72

    maranello72 Formula Junior

    Jul 4, 2009
    354
    Munich, Germany
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    Stefano
    #3 maranello72, Apr 14, 2016
    Yes, the siren's connector can get wet in heavy rain. Try disconnecting it to see if the problem persists.
    To do that, you need to remove the right headlight.

    Stefano
     
  4. alex550575430

    alex550575430 Formula Junior

    Jun 21, 2009
    427
    LOS ANGELES, CA
    Full Name:
    LIN ALEX
    #4 alex550575430, Apr 14, 2016
    Thanks much for the inputs...

    I will start to look into the alarm unit and maybe soak in water..

    A.
     
  5. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
    Lifetime Rossa Owner

    Jul 19, 2008
    39,166
    Clarksville, Tennessee
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    Terry H Phillips
    #5 tazandjan, Apr 14, 2016
    The workshop manuals call for orienting the siren so that it is angled downwards so that water runs out. Check yours and make sure it is not holding water.
     
  6. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 29, 2004
    37,096
    Cowboy Capitol of the World
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    Brian Crall
    #6 Rifledriver, Apr 14, 2016
    Reset the inertia switch.
     

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