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    TPMS sensor reset

    New Mas- Huf sensors fitted all round on the QP by an Indy, but I think that I need them paired to the ECU as I can't shift the dashboard warning light. MD wants £135 for 45 mins work! Has anyone found a cheaper way? The reset button in the car does nothing, despite trying many, many...
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    Tyre time again - price hunt

    Hiya, tyre time again, looking to replace Pirelli P Zero 245/35/ZR20 95Y on the front, 285/30/ZR20 on the rear. Going Pirelli again even though the wear is a bit rubbish, but any info on great price deals appreciated. Cheers.
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    Warranty thoughts

    QP 2007 coming to the end of its warranty cover that I got when I bought the car, so just looking for anyone's good experience/ warrant cover recommendations in case I haven't got the nerve to just rely on a war chest fund, which would probably get spent on holiday deals every time that a good...
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    Tpms bs

    Hiya guys, I'm getting a bit fed up with the BS surrounding TPMS replacements on my QP. I had some decent quality replacements fitted at a tyre specialist, cloned the original codes, all should be well, yeah? - No, of course not. Tried the calibration setup recommended in the book, I've...
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    QP 4.2 Sport brakes advice please

    Hi guys, 2007 QP Sport 4.2 needing some new pads and disks, I'm looking for the best and most cost-effective solution to do this, without selling one of my favourite kidneys to pay a MD. Advice appreciated. Cheers.
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    TPMS challenge

    MOT coming soon, so going to have to get those failed TPMS sensors on my 2007 QP sorted. The challenge? - who's done it cheapest for a solution that works and doesn't need replacing in 12 months?? MD thinks that £800 for the 4 is about right. ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.........., Cheers.
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    QP dead battery help please

    Hi, 2007 QP, just went to open her up to go for a blast, everything dead. - battery if course. original battery by the looks of it, so no surprise. Got inside using the key, put it in the ignition, just a couple of clicks, nothing else, but now I can't get the key out if the ignition. I...
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    Oh no, scratch ! - advice please

    Hi, giving the Mas her weekly wash and polish this morning, noticed a 12cm light scratch running from the fuel cap down to the wheel arch in a sweeping arc shape. Could have been a car park brush pass, or possibly a bit of grit in the microfibre sponge during the wash (despite my...
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    QP V rear brake light problem

    Hiya, Small issue with passenger side rear brake light on my QP V, warning came up on the dash to take it to these dealer, - £78 quid quoted for 2 bulbs, hee hee, no thanks), swapped both bulbs out for new Bosch bulbs, offset pins, correct power etc., still got the warning on the dash and...
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    Tpms

    I bet this won't be a first time question. Two of my TPMS sensors have packed up on my 2007 QP due to batteries being knackered (pretty good performance though from 2007, can't moan), but can moan at the £850 that MD wants to replace them! (4) (I've got a sense of humour, but come on)...
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    Warranty recommendations

    Hi, I'm considering getting my own warranty in place for my 2008 QP following poor response/ cover/ slow payment and crazy low hourly garage rates paid by my existing warranty provided by the dealer when I bought the car. I'd be really interested in your own experiences and recommendations...
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    QP V creaking noise. Your experience please guys

    Hi Guys, Late 2007 QP 4.2 Sport GT, well loved and maintained, including very recent front suspension damper bushes and the front anti roll bar drop links, but last couple of days I'm hearing a really rough creaking noise when going over speed bumps or bad surfaces. Steering and handling is...
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    QP steering wheel position adjustment problem

    Hi guys, 2007 QP with power steering wheel position adjustment, wheel goes in and out no problem, but the up/down control doesn't do anything. Any experience of this, ideas and fix suggestions appreciated. Cheers.
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    QP GT Sport steering wheel rake adjustment problem

    Hi guys, 2007 QP with power steering wheel position adjustment, wheel goes in and out no problem, but the up/down control doesn't do anything. Any experience of this, ideas and fix suggestions appreciated. Cheers.
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    I just love it !

    Hi guys, I'm still a new guy with my 2007 QP Sport GT, having great fun and loving it. Clearly for the obvious reasons of the car itself, but also the whole Maserati experience so far has been great. This forum is stuffed with genuine enthusiasts, friendly and all willing to help. This is not...
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    Tyre questions

    Hi guys, I have 2007 QP Sport GT and I'm now looking for replacement tyre advice please. Currently have Pirelli Zero's of course and likely to swap for the same, but any recommendations on best fully fitted price source, plus, what is the opinion on run-flats? Cheers
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    QP door lock problem

    Hi guys, Seem to have an issue with my recently purchased 2007 QP Sport GT rear door lock. When I use the remote all of the other doors lock with no problem, but the rear passenger side doesn't lock. Any ideas/ remedies ? Thanks.
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    2007 QP GT Sport rear brake problem, advice appreciated

    Hi guys, had my 2007 QP Sport GT for just 3 weeks from dealer, serviced properly, all going lovely then big rattling/ metallic noise from rear driver side brakes. Pads and disks seem fine - still 3mm on there (had local garage have a quick look to make sure nothing was dropping off/ it was safe...
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    2007 Quattroporte GT Sport rear brake issue

    Hi guys, had my 2007 QP Sport GT for just 3 weeks from dealer, serviced properly, all going lovely then big rattling/ metallic noise from rear driver side brakes. Pads and disks seem fine - still 3mm on there (had local garage have a quick look to make sure nothing was dropping off/ it was safe...
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    Newbie in progress

    Hi guys, just waved goodbye to my 2013 Boxster S PDK after a fantastic 12 months with her. Sad, but lots of fantastic cars out there still to try. Too much choice, too little time etc. So, just looking around for a 2007 (ish) Quattroporte with full auto to introduce myself to Maserati, really...