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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by parkerfe, Dec 22, 2004.

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  1. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

    Sep 4, 2001
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    Franklin E. Parker
    #1 parkerfe, Dec 22, 2004
    How many of you have had electrical and/or electronic problems with your Ferrari ? If so, please state what model Ferrari you have and whether or not it has Magneti Marelli or Bosch electrical/electronic components.
     
  2. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

    Sep 4, 2001
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    Franklin E. Parker
    #2 parkerfe, Dec 22, 2004
    I had numerous bad ground problems with my Bosch component 348 Spider.
     
  3. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

    Sep 4, 2001
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    Franklin E. Parker
    #3 parkerfe, Dec 22, 2004
    I have also had a few problems with the fans(fusebox and wiring) and alternators(bad diodes) and AC(switch) on my Bosch component BB512i .
     
  4. 348SStb

    348SStb F1 Rookie
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    Apr 9, 2004
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    Dave
    #4 348SStb, Dec 22, 2004
    A 348 wouldn't be a 348 without elctrical problems :D

    THe Bosch 2.7 Injection system has so many components--a sensor or connection somewhere is bound to cause a problem!
     
  5. Chiaroman

    Chiaroman Formula 3
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    Apr 21, 2004
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    #5 Chiaroman, Dec 22, 2004
    Hello,

    Have a '78 308. Basically...changed all the electronics. No more points, new coils, new spark plug wires etc.

    Had a bad coil, which allowed the fuel to exit the cylinders unburnt. It then combusted in the hot exhaust area melting a cat. and an exhaust sensor.

    Yikes.

    Yours,

    Tom
     
  6. spider348

    spider348 Formula 3

    Nov 3, 2003
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    MA
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    John
    #6 spider348, Dec 22, 2004
    Several problems with my former '82 308 GTSi. Connection issues at the ECU's hidden in the trunk area. Once I found and resolved, reliable as a Toyota.
    Replaced the Bosch electronic fuel pump 2x in 5 years. This year had Bosch K-Jetronic and a Marelli mix, if I recall correctly.
    No electrical problems with my former '86 Euro TR other than the 02 sensor wire falling off when I Motocrossed out of a dirt lot at a car show. Again, Bosch K-Jetronic and a Marelli mix, if I recall correctly.
    In over 2 years no problems until recently with my current '94 348 spider. ABS light came on for no apparent reason 3 weeks ago. Will troubleshoot over the winter. Bosch Motronic 2.7.
    Interesting question, Frank.
     
  7. Miltonian

    Miltonian F1 Veteran

    Dec 11, 2002
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    Milton, Wash.
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    Jeff B.
    #7 Miltonian, Dec 22, 2004
    My 1990 348 has had several of the typical 348 electrical problems:

    1) Delco alternator went out - easily fixed for less than $100

    2) Thermocouple ECU's went out - easily fixed for about $350

    3) Ignition switch problem - easily bypassed

    4) Famous 348 a/c shutdown due to melted fuse - easily fixed for less than $1.00
     

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