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Interior illumination problem. HELP

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  1. Still

    Still Karting

    May 30, 2013
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    Serpa /Alentejo
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    João Miguel Chaveiro
    Hi everyone

    I have a F1 360 1999 modena and I also have a problem that's driving me crazy. When I turned on the lights, the only interior illumination I have is the dash, oil pressure, speed, rpm, etc...All the switchs, window lever, A/C controls, glove compartment light and license plate lights are missing... I believe they may be a relay that commands all, or most of, but I'm tired of searching with no success. I check all the fuses, all ok.

    Can anyone help me telling me where that relay is?

    Sorry some mistakes, I'm from Portugal.

    Best regards, thanks for your time.
     
  2. whatheheck

    whatheheck F1 Rookie
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    Mar 27, 2006
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    I don't think there is relay for the interior lights. Double check your fuses again. There are a few fuses for the lights.

    Dan
     
  3. Still

    Still Karting

    May 30, 2013
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    Serpa /Alentejo
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    João Miguel Chaveiro
    Thanks for your reply Dan

    I've checked and doulbe checked the fuses dehind the driver and passagenger seat. Is there another place with fuses? In the front compartment?
     
  4. English Rebel

    English Rebel Formula 3

    Aug 13, 2013
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    I believe that there are fuses in the front luggage compartment.
    Alan
     
  5. Still

    Still Karting

    May 30, 2013
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    Do you know for which system they are Alan? Or where do I can get that info?

    Thanks
     
  6. whatheheck

    whatheheck F1 Rookie
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    Mar 27, 2006
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    Hi there. Alan is correct. There are a few fuses in the front luggage compartment that protects the lights. One of them is the luggage compartment fuse that also protects other lights in its circuit.

    I recommend you open your owners manual and print the fuse page.
    Use a highlighter and start highlighting all the fuse that protects the lights. Then take the print out with you to your car and start checking them one by one until you find the blown fuse or fuses.

    My gut tells me you have 1 or 2 blown fuse. Remove and replace blown fuse and all your lights should work.

    Come over to Seattle and I will help you one weekend. I am here in Italy vacationing but I will be back in Seattle on May 18th.

    Dan
     
  7. whatheheck

    whatheheck F1 Rookie
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    You can download your owners manual online. Just Google Ferrari Owners Manual.

    There's a section in the owners manual that covers all the fuses. Print it, highlight all the light fuses and start checking them one by one until you find the blown fuse or fuses.

    Ferrari fuses I learned are very sensitive. They blow very quickly.

    Hope that helps.

    Dan

     
  8. Speedster_4_me

    Speedster_4_me Karting

    Dec 10, 2013
    161
    SF Bay Area
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    Jonathan
    They are in the luggage compartment. One 30A fuse for all the interior switches less instruments and overhead light. If you remove the driver side luggage compartment liner - there should be a label with all the fuse ID and locations. Should be second group from the front.
     
  9. Still

    Still Karting

    May 30, 2013
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    João Miguel Chaveiro
    I live in Portugal Dan, it will take me a few hours to get to Seattle;) Since you are in Italy you should be the one visiting me:) Have a good vacation by the way...

    Thanks a lot for your help guys, in Portugal it's very dificult to find this kind of discussions, you guys rock.

    I'll check the luggage fuse box then, thanks for top tip speedster, seems to be the problem...hope that's the problem:)

    Best regards to you all,hope to post some good news soon...
     
  10. whatheheck

    whatheheck F1 Rookie
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    I understand.

    Keep us posted and we will do our best yo help you.

    Dan

     
  11. Still

    Still Karting

    May 30, 2013
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    João Miguel Chaveiro
    And the winner is...fuse 25.

    I confess, I feel a little stupid...I didn't knew there was a box with fuses on the luggage compartment, nevertheless I should have seen the manual better.

    Big thanks to you all, thanks for your patience and time, best regards

    João Janeiro
     
  12. whatheheck

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    Excellent! Great job Joao!

    I am happy to hear you were able to find the blown fuse.

    No worries. I still have yet to finish reading my entire owners manual as it's so much more fun to just drive the car.

    You are most welcome.

    Take care.

    Dan

     
  13. Still

    Still Karting

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    :) You'r awsome.

    Thanks once again. If enyone ever travell to portugal give me a call.

    Best regards, stay safe.
     
  14. Need4Spd

    Need4Spd F1 Veteran

    Feb 24, 2007
    6,678
    Silicon Valley
    I had a similar problem this past week. Interior dome light didn't work. Turned out to be fuse #70, behind the driver's seat. 15A. I suggest we all keep an assortment of mini blade type fuses on hand. I only had the larger ones so had to run to Radio Shack for the smaller ones.
     
  15. whatheheck

    whatheheck F1 Rookie
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    Thanks!

    Wife and I haven't been to Portugal yet. Perhaps sometime in the near future.
    When we visit Portugal I will try and get in touch with you and perhaps we can meet for lunch or dinner.

    When you come visit Seattle contact me and I will buy you lunch and drive you around Seattle.

    Dan

     
  16. whatheheck

    whatheheck F1 Rookie
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    Yep. Mine blew fuse number 70 too about 4 weeks ago. I learned that Ferrari fuses are very sensitive and blows very easily.

    I bought an assortment of mini blade fuses kit at Amazon so that I am ready for whenever it happens again. Here you go.

    Amazon.com: BESTEK 120pcs 7 kinds of mini blade fuses assortment car fuse set truck fuse auto holder car fuse kit mini car fuse box car accessories 5A, 7.5A,10A,15A,20A,25A,30A, BTCF07A-1: Automotive

    Dan
     
  17. Still

    Still Karting

    May 30, 2013
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    João Miguel Chaveiro
    I'll show you the best of Portugal, I believe you wont be disappointed.
    Thanks for your hospitality too. Give me a call any time:)

    I also buy a small box of fuses in a Chinese chop, work just fine.

    Any electric problem, rule number one...check the fuses!:)
     
  18. English Rebel

    English Rebel Formula 3

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    Dan
    Aren't the correct fuses in the tool kit -- or just the more important ones?
    Alan
     
  19. whatheheck

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    Sounds good! Thanks Joao!

    Dan

     
  20. whatheheck

    whatheheck F1 Rookie
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    Hi Alan, to the best of my knowledge that fuse kit I bought from Amazon contains all the fuse size / amp ratings required as replacements for our Ferraris.

    Dan
     
  21. English Rebel

    English Rebel Formula 3

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    Dan
    I'll check the tool kit to see what's in there - maybe just the main ones to get you home.
    Alan
     

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