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  1. RickLederman

    RickLederman F1 Rookie
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    #1 RickLederman, Jul 28, 2013
    My first 'serious' problem with my FF ... the air condition failed Friday at 21,000 miles. The dealer will pick it up Monday and I will report the findings BUT they told me that they had two 458's in the last couple weeks that had A/C failure, both with a valve with a leaking seal. We will see if mine has the same problem.

    Otherwise the power and beauty of the FF is the BEST KEPT SECRET of all Ferrari's! (But the best of you knew that didn't you)

    Rick
     
  2. raider1968

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    #2 raider1968, Jul 28, 2013
    Yup - a beast - pretty nice interior too
     
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    #3 raider1968, Jul 28, 2013
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    You really ought to get K40 blocker radar permanently installed and get rid of the wires - you will love it
     
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    #4 raider1968, Jul 28, 2013
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    You really ought to get K40 blocker radar permanently installed and get rid of the wires - you will love it
     
  5. Caeruleus11

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    #5 Caeruleus11, Jul 28, 2013
    Sorry to hear that. I don't believe this is a unique to Ferrari problem. Other vehicles I've owned had failures, sometimes right out of the box so to speak.
     
  6. Hawkeye

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    #6 Hawkeye, Jul 28, 2013
    Rick, did the compressor motor fail or is there a refrigerant leak and it's no longer blowing cold air?
     
  7. S Brake

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    #7 S Brake, Jul 28, 2013
    21,000 miles? That is impressive.
     
  8. RickLederman

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    #8 RickLederman, Jul 29, 2013
    No cold air but neither is the compressor running which it wouldn't if the refrigerant is gone, i.e. rpm at idle is not idled up. MAG is picking it up today to see what is going on. I'll let you know.

    Rick
     
  9. RickLederman

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    #9 RickLederman, Jul 29, 2013
    Yep, 21,000 miles of amazing fun! :)

    Rick
     
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    #10 ttforcefed, Jul 29, 2013
    mine went too...dont remember what it was...no biggie
     
  11. RickLederman

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    #11 RickLederman, Jul 29, 2013
    It will be interesting to see if it is the same part as the 458's. But you are correct, no biggie.

    Rick
     
  12. RickLederman

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    #12 RickLederman, Jul 30, 2013
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    Confirmed leaking pressure switch. The part numbers are different, 458 switch is available as a separate item, FF switch is part of a pipe but the switches are identical. It will be fixed sometime tomorrow :)

    So, if you have an A/C failure you can bet on this pressure switch being bad.

    Rick
     
  13. RickLederman

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    #13 RickLederman, Aug 1, 2013
    Switch replaced and car is on its way back:). The switch is part of a tube ... $900 for the part, $1,022 with Freon if it were NOT under warranty:).

    Rick
     
  14. jumpinjohn

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    #14 jumpinjohn, Aug 1, 2013
    I'll definitely be getting the warranty! :D

    Glad it was an easy fix.

    John
     
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    #15 London John, Aug 1, 2013
    Warranty attaches to the car John, not the owner.
     
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    #16 jumpinjohn, Aug 1, 2013
    I am hoping to get the car that attaches to that warranty pretty soon! :) I didn't get enough sleep last night so not making myself very clear... Mid August test drive!!!

    John
     
  17. London John

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    #17 London John, Aug 1, 2013
    I hope you like it John, they're great cars. Super useable and goes like stink when you want prompt it.
     
  18. Noblesse Oblige

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    #18 Noblesse Oblige, Aug 1, 2013
    Thanks for the info.

    I hadn't heard of any 458 A/C failures ... or Californias.

    I had heard complaints that the newer A/C systems can't cut it in really warm climates. We sometimes travel across the SW US desert in summer so good A/C is a must.

    .How do you find the A/C in your FF. Can it cope with real serious heat?
     
  19. London John

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    #19 London John, Aug 2, 2013
    London was 34 yesterday, inside the car (from being parked in the sun) the temp was 44 degrees.

    A/C was good, dropped the temp very quickly, nice and comfortable.
     
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    #20 FFMAC, Aug 2, 2013
    +1. 33 degrees in Kent yesterday and felt a lot hotter! Air con works as it should. Car nice and cool in no time and the air vented seats makes it that much more comfortable.
     
  21. Entropy

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    #21 Entropy, Aug 2, 2013
    it has been hot and humid in the Northeast this summer...brutal. The A/C in both cars (458 and FF) has worked as well as our BMW - i.e. very well.

    I have seen critique's of the 458 A/C in climates like Las Vegas, would agree the vent system might be better designed, but (knock on wood), no problems here.
     
  22. RickLederman

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    #22 RickLederman, Aug 2, 2013
    A/C in the FF is perfect. We have had a few really hot days here in NW Ohio but the FF A/C kept up with no problems. I really don't have any complaints on the FF at all.

    Midwestern Auto Group (MAG) told me they had two 458's with the same leaky switch within the last few weeks. On the 458 you can change the switch, the FF required changing the pipe it mounts to as it came as a unit.

    Rick
     
  23. jumpinjohn

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    #23 jumpinjohn, Aug 2, 2013
    34 C is not super hot for my neck of the woods. Anyone have experience with more in the 38-40C or 98-104F temps?? I had not even thought about the A/C not keeping up.

    John
    (2-3weeks from test)
     
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    #24 steve0601, Aug 12, 2013
    I live in Scottsdale, Arizona and this summer with high temperatures around 106 to 112 F daily, the FF had no problem with the A/C keeping the inside of the car cool.
     
  25. jumpinjohn

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    #25 jumpinjohn, Aug 12, 2013
    Good endorsement!

    John
     
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