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Starting problem and then 2 hours later it starts

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Jay Hova, Jan 29, 2021.

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  1. Jay Hova

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    #1 Jay Hova, Jan 29, 2021
    Starting Problem: Drove my 2015 458 Spider 30 miles. Parked at restaurant. Two hours later, it wouldn't start. All the lights lit up on the dash and no turnover at all. Tried about 5 more times over then next 10 minutes. Nothing changed - no turnover at all. Called the tow truck. Tow truck shows up 2 hours later, and just for yucks, I tried to start it. Turned right over and started, as normal!
    I told the tow truck to take it anyway to a dealer to check it out. Now waiting for an update.

    This is my first problem with my 458 since purchase in July 2020. Put 2,500 miles on it since (now 11,000) then without an issue. I keep it on a battery tender when garaged.

    Anyone else with this experience?
     

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  2. ttforcefed

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    #2 ttforcefed, Jan 29, 2021
    bad battery cells. few threads in FF/lusso forum
     
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    #3 Cigarzman, Jan 29, 2021
    I have experienced the faulty battery situation with the last 3 Ferraris I’ve owned. I just got a new F8 spider and I’m sure I will be replacing the battery after a year or so. The battery’s Ferrari uses are pure s##t. Best , Kirk.
     
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  4. Il Co-Pilota

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    #4 Il Co-Pilota, Jan 29, 2021
    Braille B7548 or Antigravity H6 60Ah is the fix. The latter will need a CTek lithium charger and an adapter to plug it in as per usual. Battery is fairly easy to change on a 458.

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  5. SVCalifornia

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    #5 SVCalifornia, Jan 29, 2021
    May. It be battery... did you really push hard on the brake? Sometimes the brake feel is wrong...

    SV
     
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  6. Sargepug

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    #6 Sargepug, Jan 29, 2021
    As stated above, I think bad cells. If the dealer says the same and you don't want to deal w/ changing it yourself, tell them you will send them a new battery to install. They will charge you double for one! I've been trough this w/ my Maserati, which has the same **** battery. Battery was always on a tender since car purchased new in '17, but it was kept at a vacation home. The outlet in the garage crapped out and battery died soon after. I bought and sent the new Battery to Masi for an install, because they are fn heavy and it's very "awkward" weight to lift out the dead one from deep in the trunk and then put in a new one. Let somebdy else pull their back out! LOL
     
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    #7 GT2goneF, Jan 29, 2021
    Agree with @Il Co-Pilota . This is advice from the ones who know. I credit @RayJohns as well. Separate $1500-2500 for the battery.
     
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    #8 RayJohns, Jan 29, 2021
    Braille i48CS, this is the way.

    Ray
     
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    #9 Jay Hova, Jan 31, 2021
    Yes, I really stomped on the brake.
     
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  10. Il Co-Pilota

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    #10 Il Co-Pilota, Jan 31, 2021
    Get one of the three batteries suggested. The Braille B7548 is the easiest and cheapest solution, and while not as high performance as its Lithium counterpart, will still enable the car to sit a few weeks. It is by far the strongest group 48 AGM on the market and 100% plug and play.

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  11. docf

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    #11 docf, Feb 1, 2021
    My 15 had the same prob. New battery plus inc. pressure on the brake on starting solved the prob.. I did change the battery charger from stock to Cytec to the 7 series
     

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