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My E-Diff is being replaced at 13K miles

Discussion in '360/430' started by Caholo1, Feb 21, 2007.

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  1. Caholo1

    Caholo1 Rookie

    Jan 5, 2006
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    Alamo, California
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    Terry
    I was feeling an odd clunking and vibration almost like a broken motor mount.
    Car went to Farrari of Silicon Valley and I was told this morning the E-Diff went bad. I'll post more info as I get it. (6 speed manual)
    Anyone heard of this problem?

    Caholo
     
  2. leead1

    leead1 F1 Rookie

    Nov 29, 2006
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    No I haven't but i want to watch this post carefully. my car has a clunk if I am not careful being smooth. My 360 6 speed had non of that.

    Lee
     
  3. Gary(SF)

    Gary(SF) F1 Rookie

    Oct 13, 2003
    3,637
    Los Altos Hills, CA
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    Gary B.
    How many miles, Lee?

    Gary
     
  4. GCalo

    GCalo F1 Veteran

    Sep 15, 2004
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    Terry,

    You live in Alamo and don't come to the barbecue in San Ramon in October? Make sure you come this year. It's October 7.

    Doesn't sound great to hear of 430 probs.

    I hope your car is fixed by October.
     
  5. leead1

    leead1 F1 Rookie

    Nov 29, 2006
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    My 2006 F430F1 has about 1700 miles. it has about 500 when I bought it and the noise has been their since the beginning. Everything else is perfect and the car only "clunks" some time. it feels like a universal joint did when they wear on the old cars. i do not think it is anything.

    Lee
     
  6. jeff

    jeff Formula 3

    Feb 19, 2001
    1,924
    North America
    My E-Diff light came on a couple of times. Dealer could never find the cause. The engine would also shut down on its own. Unnerving at 45 mph in heavy traffic. Dealer couldn't find cause. I have since sold the car.
     
  7. Caholo1

    Caholo1 Rookie

    Jan 5, 2006
    38
    Alamo, California
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    Terry
    Lee,
    A bad universal joint is exactly what the clunk felt like.
    Caholo
     
  8. naparsei

    naparsei Formula Junior

    Oct 11, 2005
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    Alex
    I used to live in Alamo; what a great town. I'm in the desert now.
     
  9. Rifledriver

    Rifledriver Three Time F1 World Champ

    Apr 29, 2004
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    Brian Crall
    I am there now.

    We love it.
     
  10. racerdj

    racerdj F1 Veteran
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    Jan 19, 2003
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    Under warranty, I hope!
     
  11. Caholo1

    Caholo1 Rookie

    Jan 5, 2006
    38
    Alamo, California
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    Terry
    My dealership spent much time on the phone with Ferrari in New Jersey and it turns out Ferrari has an additive to the E-Diff that clears up the problem.
    My E-Diff did not have to be replaced.

    If you have experienced this problem go to your dealer an reference this additive to clear it up.

    I have not picked my car up as it is raining in the Bay Area now.
    I will post updates if needed.
    Terry

    PS. Yes Racer, it was covered under warranty.
     
  12. hardtop

    hardtop F1 World Champ

    Jan 31, 2002
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    An additive? I sure hope this is not a stop gap measure to get the car beyond the warranty. Please post more details when you talk to your dealer.

    Dave
     
  13. John Dowling

    John Dowling Formula Junior

    Oct 1, 2006
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    Richmond, VA
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    John Dowling
    I hope that "additive" is not saw dust!

    I know of a good additive that stops water leaks... and oh yeah, an additive to fix flat tires...
     

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