Like the 360 before it, the F430 has a pair of plunger switches fitted to the A-pillars. These switches activate when a door is opened and control the courtesy lights as well as being an input into the alarm system. Unlike the 360, the F430 switches are fitted into a plastic shroud which then fits … More Ferrari F430 A-Pillar Switch
Following on from my post on replacing the cut off switch, I thought it would be a good idea to cut a failed one open to see what was inside and try to determine the mode of failure. Here’s the switch looking fairly ordinary…
Since the battery is fitted behind a piece of trim in the cabin, Ferrari helpfully fitted a battery isolator switch in the front compartment. This switch (shown in red below) sits between a wire that runs directly to the negative terminal of the battery (blue) and a wire that is attached to the chassis (green). … More Ferrari 360 & F430 Battery Isolator Switch
A healthy battery is the cornerstone to worry free Ferrari ownership and I always recommend that owners keep their car on a battery tender/conditioner such as an Accumate. However, it isn’t always practical keep a car in a location where it can be plugged into the mains so checking the battery drain can save unduly depleting … More Ferrari 360 & F430 battery drain
The way the 360 is set up, releasing the luggage compartment bonnet is a little awkward. The key needs to be in the ignition and the switch is in the centre of the car – not so bad if you’re in the car but from outside opening up can be a chore. There is the option … More Ferrari 360 Remote Control Luggage Compartment
The rear undertray needs to be removed for a multitude of reasons so I thought it would be useful to note how it is affixed and to share my method of removal and re-fitment without a ramp. The 360 has a very similar undertray so most of what I have written here will apply for that … More Ferrari F430 Rear Undertray
Time to put my money where my mouth is – one piece of advice that I dispense to people who have bought a new (to them) Ferrari is to replace the battery since I firmly believe that the cornerstone to worry free motoring in a modern Ferrari is a solid power supply. These cars are … More Ferrari F430 Battery Replacement
It is with a small tinge of sadness that I write this post as today the Bianco Fuji Spider rolled out of my garage for the last time. Since I am now the owner of an F430 it didn’t really make sense to hold onto the 360. The good news is that I have sold … More Goodbye old friend
I managed to get a really good drive with the new car over nearly 300 miles in many different driving conditions. My first leg of the journey was on a fast A road, the weather was clear but the road was slightly damp from rain overnight. Nevertheless I managed to get feel for the car … More Ferrari F430 – First Thoughts
I was corresponding with someone regarding windscreens the other day and thought it would be useful to note the info. There are a number of different windscreens fitted to the 360, of which we will go into a little detail. The first thing to note is that the radio antenna is built into the screen. … More Ferrari 360 Windscreen
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