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F430 - Tow in Enclosed Trailer w/ Battery Connected?

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  1. VAF84

    VAF84 Formula 3

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    #1 VAF84, Aug 14, 2022
    I've always towed my F430 with the battery disconnected via the switch in the bonnet. However, this time around I'd rather not disconnect it. I FINALLY got all of the smog check stuff to cycle, and I just don't want to do it all over again. I'd like to get the car back to Texas, and have it pass smog/inspection before I go disconnecting the battery. If the car is kept unlocked, is it safe to assume that the alarm won't go off while I tow it? Any reason to unplug it when it's riding in my enclosed cargo trailer?
     
  2. Ferrari Tech

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    #2 Ferrari Tech, Aug 15, 2022
    The immobilizer will set itself and the alarm may go off do to the movement.
     
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  3. VAF84

    VAF84 Formula 3

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    #3 VAF84, Aug 15, 2022
    Thanks for the response, that's what I was worried about. I wasn't sure if the immobilizer would activate itself when parked, but unlocked. It will be about a seven hour drive. That's a long time for the alarm to be going off.
     
  4. windsock

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    #4 windsock, Aug 15, 2022
    if you arm the alarm but continue to hold the key fob button down for 10 seconds you will get a single chirp. This indicates you have disabled the anti lift and motion detector and the car will not go off when being moved. this was designed for transport by ferry or train.
     
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  5. VAF84

    VAF84 Formula 3

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    #5 VAF84, Aug 15, 2022
    This is awesome. Thank you so much for this useful tip!
     
  6. 430tdf

    430tdf Formula Junior

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    #6 430tdf, Aug 15, 2022
    I've got a 2008 and had it on a ferry when it was new and the alarm kept going off to the point where they paged the owner of the "Blue Ferrari" please go and deactivate because it was driving all the dogs of the car deck crazy! I found that if I just locked the doors manually with the key everything was quiet.
    Oh and I was the only Ferrari of about 25 cars that were on the ship!!! lol
     
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  7. VAF84

    VAF84 Formula 3

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    #7 VAF84, Aug 15, 2022
    Well, that's one way to get incentivized to figure out how to find the solution :D! Interesting, about the locking via the door, good alternative.
     
  8. Flyingbrick242

    Flyingbrick242 Formula Junior
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    #8 Flyingbrick242, Aug 16, 2022
    I towed my 2007 F430 from So Cal to AZ in my enclosed trailer with zero issues...
    I did not disconnect the battery or switch off, I had the key with me in the truck, vehicle was unlocked windows up the whole time.
    No alarm or starting challenges my new driveway is quite steep, unloaded the vehicle and safely parked in new garage.
     
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  9. VAF84

    VAF84 Formula 3

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    #9 VAF84, Aug 16, 2022
    Good to know, thanks for sharing your experience!
     
  10. Astrong16103

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    #10 Astrong16103, Sep 5, 2022
    I have also towed extensively up to 16 hours each way in an enclosed trailer with no alarms setting off in 2006 F430. I never disconnect the battery or switch off, keep the key with me in the truck, vehicle was unlocked, windows up or down
     
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  11. VAF84

    VAF84 Formula 3

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    #11 VAF84, Sep 6, 2022
    Good to know, thanks. I’ll get to try this out soon. Should be making the trip within the next month.
     

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