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Discussion in '308/328' started by mforni, Mar 29, 2008.

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  1. mforni

    mforni Karting

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    #1 mforni, Mar 29, 2008
    I just purchased my first Ferrari this weekend and the 328 is absolutely incredible. Unfortunately I have already run into my first problem. When I turn my headlights on they do not come up. The lights are "on" pointing down in low and high beam. I tried replacing the fuses and switching around the relays with no luck. Once in awhile I'll switch them on and they'll work for a couple of minutes and then close down on their own. Hope somebody can give me some ideas before I have to shell out some cash at the Ferrari dealership. Thanks in advance.
     
  2. Darolls

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    #2 Darolls, Mar 29, 2008
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    #3 robbie, Mar 30, 2008
    I bought my 328 from someone that I'm sure, never drove it at night. When I was just checking things out I twisted the stalk off/on-switch and the buckets did not come up. I didn't look to see if the lights were on. But I twisted the switch a few times and low and behold, they came up. I think that there was some corrosion on the switch contacts that was removed with a couple of twists. I don't drive much at night either so every time I drive it I raise and lower the lights a couple of times.
     
  4. mforni

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    #4 mforni, Mar 30, 2008
    Thanks guys. Last night I was up unitl 2 am trying to figure this out and I decided to remove the fuse box or panel by unscrewing the two lower screws. I popped off all of the relays and placed them back in and jiggled some wires a bit. Incredibly I managed to fix the problem. Couldn't tell you what I did but it worked. Probably a loose or pinched wire or a bad contact. I'm not going to complain. Thanks again.
     
  5. Darolls

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    #5 Darolls, Mar 30, 2008
    Great, if it happens again let us know. It might have been some loose/corroded contacts.

    Glad you're back in business! :D
     

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