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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by gregerin, Jan 7, 2013.

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  1. gregerin

    gregerin Rookie

    Dec 12, 2010
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    Gregory
    #1 gregerin, Jan 7, 2013
    When I start my 456 for about the first 10 to 15 min I can hit the gas and it feels like the clutch is slipping but it is a GTA! Any how in about 15 min of driving the car it feels like al the power is back? What and why does this happen???? Help!
     
  2. greyboxer

    greyboxer F1 World Champ

    Dec 8, 2004
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    Jimmie
    #2 greyboxer, Jan 7, 2013
    There could be a load of reasons none of which I'm sure of but how about starting the engine before it says ok so the relearn/checks on start-up haven't completed
     
  3. oss117

    oss117 F1 Rookie

    Jan 26, 2006
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    Alfredo
    #3 oss117, Jan 7, 2013
    From what you say, if the engine is ok, but the power does not seem to get to the wheels, I would start by checking the oil level in the transmission.
    If instead the engine seems to be the culprit, then I would start checking and / or replacing the spark plugs.
     
  4. cali402

    cali402 Rookie

    Jan 7, 2013
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    #4 cali402, Jan 7, 2013
    check air filter
     
  5. zackspeed

    zackspeed Karting

    Nov 4, 2003
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    AZ
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    Zack
    #5 zackspeed, Jan 8, 2013
    Torque coverter not locking up until the gearbox is warmed up. Normal. Definitely check the fluids though. Unfortunately the dipstick is under the trunk floor which has about 50 screws holding it in place.
     
  6. TZ 750

    TZ 750 Formula Junior

    Jul 18, 2009
    912
    #6 TZ 750, Jan 8, 2013
    I am having the same sort of problem with my 1995 456GT 6-speed.

    We finally traced it to some wiring behind the engine, where it
    is very hard for the normal hand to fit.

    Car runs on 6 cylinders, and when we "shake" the wire bundle,
    the car runs on 12 cylinders. Later, it goes back on 6 cylinders.

    Can't quite find the EXACT wire.

    Gotta love Ferrari electrics...........
     

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