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Discussion in '612/599' started by Jewels and Binoculars, Feb 7, 2024.

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  1. Jewels and Binoculars

    Jewels and Binoculars Rookie

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    #1 Jewels and Binoculars, Feb 7, 2024
    Hi There, I have a 2006 612. Over the past two years whilst stationary at traffic lights and with the engine running, all electrical power has been lost on three occasions. Turning the key on and off, the power comes back and the car restarts as normal. It is a full loss of power as the Radio needs to be reset with the code. My ferrari service mechanics thinks it may be a faulty relay. Has this happened to any other 612 owners? It has happed twice now in the past 3 months, and I have just had the car serviced between these two events.
     
  2. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

    Dec 8, 2004
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    #2 greyboxer, Feb 7, 2024
    Sorry can't help with your issue but terrific alias you are using !
     
  3. brogenville

    brogenville Formula 3
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    #3 brogenville, Feb 7, 2024
    Sounds obvious, but I would remove, clean and tighten the battery terminals.

    Another one to check is the earth strap on the bell housing. It gets a lot of road grime, so it’s the most vulnerable of the earth connections.

    Your symptoms are pretty odd though, but these are cheap and easy to check.

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  4. Niklasbraun

    Niklasbraun Karting

    Nov 30, 2023
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    #4 Niklasbraun, Feb 21, 2024
    If I were in your shoes, I'd probably have the battery and its connections checked. Sometimes a weak or iffy battery can cause those sudden power dropouts. Make sure the battery terminals are clean and snug.

    Considering the age of your ride, it wouldn't hurt to look into the condition of the wiring and connections. Keep an eye out for any wear, corrosion, or loose connections. Running a scan on the electrical system, maybe with a diagnostic tool, can help figure out any issues.
     
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