Instrument Cluster issues on our F430

Check the charging system first. Over voltage or under voltage can play havoc with modules. I have seen this many many times, not only on Ferrari's but other cars too.

If all is ok, get it on a scan tool and start pulling faults from all modules and see what you have. But keep in mind, cluster issues are not out of the ordinary in the 430.

 

Not only voltage but bad diodes have been at fault for many problems.

The dash is connected to the CAN system. A failure of any component on the CAN buss can cause malfunctions of any other component on the buss.

 

I would contact Rod Drew @ FAI (Francorchamps of America) in Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Phone number (949) 631-6373

He does repairs on Ferrari Clusters & can answer all your questions

 

I second Brian's thoughts that the CAN bus is currupted somewhere. There are many systems that use it for comms, any of which could be causing the fault. SD3 required..

 

Just sent you a private message.

 

You may have already done this but I have found that by disconnecting battery overnight to let all capacitors drain , then reconnect - lock and unlock doors w remote and then trunk - then get in car w everything off turn on ignition and wait about 2-3 minutes then turn off and operate car normally can fix a myriad of illnesses. You might try it , if you have 't already.

 

Hi guys.
I also experienced the same problems with my F430 like Trini430.
But i followed James cln advise about disconnecting the batt overnight and lock & unlock the doors & trunk stuff. But after turn ignition on, wait about a few minutes, restart engine, all instrument panels & meters still dark not displaying any infos. Only the needle lights turned on. I had give up on driving with 2 gears max. I thought is this has something to do with the cluster's fuse burnt or something?
Anybody expert on this issue? Appreciate ur tremendous advise & expertise...

 

Hello, did you solved your problem?

 

I also had the exact same issue and to add more details to what @Trini430 mentioned above:

1) Faulty instrument clutter drains the battery of car
2) Instrument clutter goes back to normal after car is restarted by jump start but will only work for a few times and fails again
3) Car works perfectly normally when instrument clutter is normal

Went to a few shops incl. Ferrari dealership and no solution can be found other than replacing the instrument cluster.

Mine is a RHD car here in Hong Kong.

Damage for replacing cluster is a hefty ~US$6000!

Car still in shop waiting for cluster shipment from Italy. Fingers crossed no further issue after replacing cluster.

 

FAI mentioned above can fix just about any instrument problem that is actually in the cluster.

 

Still...no positive sign after all the turn off and on, ignite off & on in 3 min, etc. as recommended by all.
Had to drive in 2 gears max all day long, then neutral to shift up 3rd, & neutral again to climb 4th & so on :-(

 

2009 F430-F1, Having a similar issue, turn the car on and under normal circumstances the car was in "SPORT" mode, using the manettino switch I was able to switch from Sport to Race Mode. I mainly us the car on the race track. Just recently this showed up on my display, see picture. Now the car will only go into "Low Grip Mode" which I assume is the Default Mode. The error code states: ECU NOT communicating with ABS, Have changed both and still having the same issue. ANY HELP IS GREATLY APPRECIATED, Have take the car to several Ferrari Dealers, NO HELP
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Have checked the wiring harness, have not found any problems. Mainly use the car for track, no Race mode, No Track. Has the mechanic puzzled. He has been working on his issue for two weeks with no results

 

Hi everyone - any updates on this issue ?

 

Do you also have the e-gear warning showing?

 

No

 

Kee

keep us in the loop when done

 

You are getting off very cheap my friend, I paid in total $14,000 in total, new cluster from Italy and installation, once the cluster was installed I have never had any issues.

 

I own a 2008 F430 and my instrument cluster is having an issue. Similar to issues on this thread. Dash lights up like a Xmas tree and error code warnings up. Service box has had e-diff warning, car warning with arrows pointing at tires, etc. I have the car at Ferrari dealership and the instrument cluster is being sent to be diagnosed and repaired, to Rod FAI. My question is has anyone had their instrument sent out to FAI and what were typical costs to diagnose & repair? Once repaired, cluster will be sent back to dealership, and reinstalled in my car. If anyone has experienced this issue and had their instrument cluster repaired, let me know. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks