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Discussion in '360/430' started by rob360spyder, Jun 17, 2010.

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  1. rob360spyder

    rob360spyder Rookie

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    #1 rob360spyder, Jun 17, 2010
    I've had my 05' 360 spyder for about 6 weeks now.
    Love it but , I cant seem to go 20 miles w/out the yellow
    engine light going off.

    I bought it from Long Island Ferrari ( Fantastic service BTW)
    It had all services done before I got it.

    The guys are awesome , everytime it goes off , they say " Bring it right in " . 2 hours later ,
    light reset and all is well .
    I go home w a smile then 20 miles +/- light goes on again.
    Back to dealer service .
    Anyone have any ideas ?

    Looking through manual it can be a major emmision issue or heat sensor issue.
    Kinda scares you to death , stop driving immediatly and have car towed to service is what manual says.
     
  2. Need4Spd

    Need4Spd F1 Veteran

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    #2 Need4Spd, Jun 17, 2010
    Engine lights are supposed to be accompanied by a code indicating the possible problem. Resetting the light is easy but just masks the problem. Did they read the codes or not?
     
  3. rob360spyder

    rob360spyder Rookie

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    #3 rob360spyder, Jun 17, 2010
    Thank you
     
  4. Juri

    Juri Formula Junior
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    #4 Juri, Jun 17, 2010
    Just get it tested with an SD3 and diagnose the problem. Post the code and maybe the F-Chat community can help in interpreting it and advising what to do next.
    Cheers.
     
  5. djantlive

    djantlive Formula 3

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    #5 djantlive, Jun 17, 2010
    you can buy a $50 code reader and find out what's causing the CEL to go off. it's easy.

    you will solve your problem better if you do some research on the issue once the code is read.
     
  6. rob360spyder

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    #6 rob360spyder, Jun 21, 2010
    See what they say , holding my breath ....
     
  7. fatlaili

    fatlaili Karting

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    #7 fatlaili, Jun 21, 2010
    i think most probably its just one of those O2 sensor from the header/ exhaust system gone bad.
     
  8. Skidkid

    Skidkid F1 Veteran
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    #8 Skidkid, Jun 21, 2010
    Completely baseless WAG

    Good answer. Either read a code or have the shop read a code. If you took it to the dealer they recorded the code. Call them and ask. Then ask why they didn't fix it.
     
  9. rob360spyder

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    #9 rob360spyder, Jun 21, 2010
    The shop told me something about the emission sensor and allowing gas vapors to pass through a carbon filter for inspection ? Ahhh what do I know souded like bla bla bla , cars fixed come get it .
    Thank u guys for helping tough.
     

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