Thanks for most feedbacks. I was curious when I started this if there were any experiences with the charging of the 296. We kept the car connected to the charger all the time as recommended, but used also other chargers than the original. It was later recommended to use just the original device. As this being a high voltage charger, it does not do charging cycles of its own as a 12V device, it just messures temperature and current. The cars electric system should control the process, it also has an internal current alternator for its 12V system, so that left a question for me about the chargers. Now my car has been at the dealer for a couple of days, they were acting very quick and had a great compliance. A smaller part of the system was replaced which was appearently responsible for the faults and now the car will return. I am looking forward because it is a great and fast driving car, maybe the best modern package. Best regards to all folks that are expecting the arrival of theirs.
This is a typical response from the die hard Ferrista. Do not air Ferrari dirty laundry. Experience an issue with your car, suffer in silence. The fear is that my car will depreciate so remain quiet.
When I crave dirty laundry, I visit McLaren Life. Just kidding. It's definitely his right to post and and it definitely does help to inform the community.
Yes, of course! There is a converter in the car to distribute between the high voltage system( main battery) and the low voltage system and 12V battery for the car‘s electronic system. Apparently this was not working right, so the 12v battery was not charged properly though the car was always connected to the charger. After my dealer replaced it, I had no problems any more and enjoy the car very much!
Was out for a quick drive today and within 10 minutes of 95% electric only drive during warmup I switched to engine mode to heat it up and almost immediately the engine started bucking and felt like it was misfiring and immediately shut down and AVH fault, manettino fault, low beam fault, engine reduced power fault, and a check engine light and an orange turtle appeared on screen and contact service light. It sounded horrible. Luckily Edrive still worked and I was close enough to return home under electric only. I came home a replugged which the car is always on charger. Anyone else had this? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
I had the exact same problem twice. Here is the solution: you restart the car, and most lights should be out and the engine runs fine again. After 5 or 6 restarts, the check engine light is out as well. Then go on Amazon, buy a charger other than the Ferrari supplied charger, and the problem never comes back…
You don’t plug in your 296 Hybrid? This is my first Hybrid and have not owned an EV, but I would have thought you always plug it in. This is my 6th new Ferrari and the first and only time I have EVER had a fault light, just lucky I guess. Now, my previous Maserati lived in the electric gremlin world…. Will see what my service guy says, but I live 1000 miles from them so not a simple “report to your dealer” Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
No - I do from time to time plug it in but not religiously every time it is parked. I don’t see the logic of it needing to be plugged it continuously if there is a large High Voltage battery in the car (also connected to the 12V Low Voltage battery) that charges very quickly when I’m driving. The car was with the Ferrari service department for 8 days last week and it was definitely not kept in charge. In fact they returned it to me with the battery down to 10%. . I can monitor it continuously through the MyFerrari app so I could see. I can also see capacity of the HV battery and voltage in the LV battery at any time so if it drops low I can check plug it in or take it for a quick drive. I am happy to hear any more informed explanation on why the car should be continuously plugged in. Image Unavailable, Please Login
This one: https://www.amazon.de/dp/B0BDMJ86M5. You can set the Ampere which it charges with, and I set it to minimum (as I only need to keep it on long term charge during long time of not driving).
Well... the car doesn't go into limp mode after I charge it with that charger for a week - in contrast to the Ferrari supplied charger. So that's better.
I had the same issue, the vehicle exhibited a "check engine" warning on the dashboard; however, the engine functioned normally upon starting. Upon inspection at the dealership, it was determined that the issue stemmed from a low charging level. The dealership recommended directly charging the vehicle using an electrical socket, specifically advising against the use of an extension cord. Additionally, they emphasized the necessity of using a socket equipped with an earth power cable to ensure proper charging. They also told me this issue had been facing SF90 too.
There definitely some issues with 296 but Ferrari doesn’t take nearly the heat that other brands would.
I was unable to open the Amazon charger reference above, but recall a YouTuber purchasing a (wrote this down) NOCO GB 50 charger? and using a BOUGE RV wall holder for an SAE J 1772 connecter for his SF90 that charged at double the rate and seemed to be more sophisticated. Hope this helps.
