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Discussion in '348/355' started by blue986, Apr 30, 2008.

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  1. blue986

    blue986 Karting

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    #1 blue986, Apr 30, 2008
    Searched the archives and I think my issue is the sender, but wanted a second opinion because my issue is different than others seen in my search. At idle my speedo ('92 348 TB SS by the way) rests exactly at 5mph - it doesn't jump or do anything crazy like that, it just rests at 5mph. When the car starts to move the speedo needle moves as it should.............just 5mph ahead.

    Am I right; is it the sender?

    Thanks
     
  2. Bullfighter

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    #2 Bullfighter, Apr 30, 2008
    Whew, thought this was a swimsuit problem.

    More seriously, is there a little black pin in the speedometer that keeps it from ever settling at zero? I know the 328 has one.
     
  3. Vegas-Guy

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    #3 Vegas-Guy, Apr 30, 2008
    So does the 355...:)
     
  4. blue986

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    #4 blue986, Apr 30, 2008
    Haven't revisited the car since the weekend and the light wasn't the greatest when I forst noticed it, but I will surely look for the pin. If there is a pin that the needle rests on, though, shouldn't there be some "lag time" before the needle starts moving as the vehicle starts in motion - surely the car isn't moving 5mph creeping out of 1st gear as I let the clutch out?
     
  5. f355spider

    f355spider F1 World Champ
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    #5 f355spider, Apr 30, 2008
    Don't over analyze it, it's a Ferrari after all. ;) Sounds normal to me.
     
  6. blue986

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    #6 blue986, Apr 30, 2008
    I am almost feel stupid.....................................but not quite because that pin is miniscule. Yes, there is a black pin!
     
  7. Vegas-Guy

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    #7 Vegas-Guy, Apr 30, 2008
    LOL...:D Don't feel bad, I'm sure we've all had some "stupid" questions at some point or another, I know I have.
    Stupid or not we're here for ya...:)
     
  8. Bullfighter

    Bullfighter Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #8 Bullfighter, Apr 30, 2008
    As long as he doesn't ask about rusty brake rotors after washing the car, everything should be fine. ;)

    http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=70045
     
  9. Night life

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    #9 Night life, May 1, 2008
    As you should next your gonna say you have a sticky interior...:D:D:D

    I jest of course, that must have been a relief that there was nothing wrong.
     
  10. cuneo

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    #10 cuneo, May 1, 2008
    My 355 doesn't even register until 12 MPH, which is where the black pin sits on my 95. Just another indication from the factory that these cars were meant to be driven fast!!!
     

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