At time of first purchase, both the Ferrari 360 and F430 could be specified with an optional “Hi-Fi sound system (with subwoofer)” (code SND1) for an additional GBP 1,100 / USD 2,000. There is very little technical information available on this Hi-Fi system – its audio and electrical connections are not even shown in the … More Ferrari 360 & F430 Hi-Fi Sound System
The Becker radio head units installed in Montezemolo era Ferraris (think 360, F430, 575, 599, etc) are known to develop a fault whereby they draw a substantial amount of current even when in OFF state. This article explores a possible cause for this fault and proposes a simple (although not perfect) workaround. For info on tracking … More Ferrari Becker Radio Current Leak
The Ferrari 360 and F430 (as well as other tipos of the era) were all shipped from the factory with infotainment system head units manufactured by Becker. These head units were manufactured especially for Ferrari but, apart from physical and electronic Ferrari branding, are essentially identical to their commercially-available counterparts of their time. The exact … More Ferrari 360 & F430 Radio Removal and Aux/iPod Cable Fitting
Whilst we’re on the subject of bulbs in the dash, the HVAC bulbs that sit behind the “STOP” and recirculation buttons are known to fail. They aren’t available as a spare part and are soldered into the panel. However, if you are handy with a soldering iron you can replace these very cheaply with type … More Ferrari 360 HVAC Illumination Bulbs
Ferrari cover their interior trim with a clear rubberised coating. Sadly, when this coating gets hot and comes into contact with something like a finger it starts to lift. One of the worst things for this is the electric window switches – I mean who would have thought people would want to open a window … More Ferrari 360 Sticky Window Switches
There are a number of common issues that mean the door card needs to come off – window misalignment and faulty door locks being the most common. The door card also needs to come out if you want to take the mirrors off properly or change the speakers. First remove 9 allen/hex bolts holding the … More Ferrari 360 Interior Door Card Removal
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