Where the heck do I charge it. YES I know where it is BUT can I jump start it or what should I do ?? NO I cannot push it its F-1 shifted. And where do I get the battery from Ferrari only? In other words does it have to be OEM? I remember someone saying DO NOT jump start these cars as the computer might be affected. TIA
Let's start with the basics... (probably know this stuff - but worth covering). 1.) Under the right cover panel (passenger side) is the battery terminals - in which you take off that panel and you can attach a charger.. (good idea to buy a trickle charger if it is parked for longer periods of time.) 2.) I really don't see a problem jumping the car - if you need to and the only way you can get it going - ie. don't have a battery charger, etc. (I bought a very nice - multi setting full batter charger (about the size of a big shop vac - about 80 settings - so I can do lawn mowers, motercycles, etc - all my stuff). Cost about 150 I think from autozone... I am sure some will say - don't jump your car with another car - but if you do it properly - there should be no issue... I have had to do it on my 355 a few times - while on the road with no place to charge - never an issue. 3.) If the batter is pretty old - and doesn't hold the charge - or continues to drain quicker - replace it - popular choice is Optima Redtop. 4.) Battery is painfully located behind the front passenger wheel - which you have to remove the tire and then the pannel to get to it... Oh the joy. Hope that helps...
PS.. I forgot to mention - most all Autozone's, Car type places will sell multiple types of batteries - I have used Optima's and Others - I belive you will need to look for a 600CCA (Cold Cranking Amps)... I noticed some of the new Optima's are usally 500CCA's - but the 600's are out there - just take your old battery with you and get something that match the specs listed on yours. And as you will notice - the battery compartment is pretty big - so most any battery that you look at that meets the specs will fit fine.
Just want to add...anytime the battery goes dead or disconnected... On first start let the car idle for 10 minutes with everything (radio, AC,etc) switched off for the ECU to reset.
last week my akku was dead again. This happens always when the car is sitting for some weeks. No matter of power switch position or battery check light, the akku could not keep the engergy for 2 weeks. First step: look in the user manual for spec: "use a 72 Ah magneti marelli or 70 Ah Fiamm for replacement." Good shops always have a good fitting battery in stock (other brands). Remove right front wheel, remove battery compartment cover (5 screws + 1 underneath) What I saw made me puke: A weak 60 Ah battery in the housing :-( She had to go immediately. The 71 Ah "Arktis" from the shop sortiment was fitted tightly. Whole screw job takes us 40 min, a flat jack, strong arms and no beer. (we are slow) This construction is a shame for ferrari. Imagine the effort to check the fluid! forza cinquevalvole Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login Image Unavailable, Please Login
You all know that to jump start the car is very easy don't you? There is no need to go anywhere near the battery........ In the engine bay, on the right hand side there is a black cover held on with just a few screws/bolts. Either 5mm allen key or 10mm spanner size usually. Remove it. Under this is an electrical junction box with a plastic cover and big red "+" symbol on it. Open this and connect the positive jump.charge lead to any of the 3 big wires. Connect the negative to the odd shaped bolt head nearby....13mm spanner size, or any clean engine/chassis ground point. You can also charge your battery from this point. Jumping will cause no problems so long as both cars are healthy in the alternator department. Connecting the leads wrongly will cause you many headaches though......... The main thing to be avoided is starting the car while on a charger, particularly if it's set to boost, or high. This will often spike computers. There are many anti spike products available, but as jumping or charging is so easy, I always go the safe route.
Phil, I mentioned that in the first post But in a short description... But good point here - I would try to recharge - and if your battery can't keep the charge then replace it...
