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Went to turn on my car and... nothing (from the engine)

Discussion in '456/550/575' started by mbyormark, Feb 24, 2019.

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  1. mbyormark

    mbyormark Karting

    Jul 25, 2017
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    Michael Yormark
    #1 mbyormark, Feb 24, 2019
    Hi everyone,
    I went to turn on my car today and the engine won’t start. In fact, there is no noise from the engine at all... but the electrical seems to be fine.

    I’m thinking it’s a dead starter... anyone else have thoughts about this?


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  2. mbyormark

    mbyormark Karting

    Jul 25, 2017
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    Michael Yormark
    #2 mbyormark, Feb 24, 2019
    ...and never mind. (As I I insert foot into mouth). I forgot to turn off the immobilizer [emoji58]

    I need to move to a warm climate so I can drive more often.


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  3. mbyormark

    mbyormark Karting

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    Michael Yormark
    #3 mbyormark, Feb 24, 2019
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  4. Bluebottle

    Bluebottle F1 Veteran
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    #4 Bluebottle, Feb 24, 2019
    Early onset senile dementia . . . :D
     
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  5. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 tazandjan, Feb 24, 2019
    At least on my 575M, she turns over and will not start, which gives you a hint. Not that I have ever done that....
     
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  6. root

    root Formula Junior
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    #6 root, Feb 25, 2019
    Further proof that Ferrari intended for the driver to embrace, embody, and assimilate the chirp so much that hearing it becomes part of the starting ritual. Had you done that this would not have happened.
     
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  7. tazandjan

    tazandjan Three Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 tazandjan, Feb 25, 2019
    Never part of my starting ritual, since you have 120 seconds after you unlock to start her. My technique at gas stations, which are the easiest places to screw up, is to lock her after exiting so you have to use the fob to get inside. Has worked for nearly 11 years now.
     
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  8. NE550

    NE550 Formula Junior

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    #8 NE550, Feb 26, 2019
    Ha! Hey mbyomark, I've done it too. No harm no foul, eh? Such "senior moments" are becoming distressingly more common w/ me. Oh well... Cheers!
     
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  9. maranello72

    maranello72 Formula Junior

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    #9 maranello72, Feb 27, 2019
    There is actually no need for the annoyingly loud chirp. Just turn the key to the running position, press the fob, start the engine. This way the immobilizer is disengaged without chirping!

    Stefano
     
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