MaserRob
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Hi All,
I'm Rob and new to this forum. I have done large amounts of reading however this is my first post as I'm getting very desperate, itching to get my issues fixed. I thought i would list these issues out with hope that some of the more experienced members may have encountered these before and can possibly assist.
I have a Silver 2003 4200 CC.
-High Performance Air Filter - FD
-Larini X-Pipe
-Tubi rear boxes
-Full body kit
Issue 1: Left hand taillight not working.
This gradually happened over a month period. I noticed one day that the left taillight was not working; on closer examination i also noticed the left hand number plate light and the centre brake light on the back parcel shelf were also not working. Only the indicator light works as normal. I have a red light on the dash that means there is a problem with a light.
Troubleshooting Steps Performed
I checked all the globes, all were good however i replaced all of them anyway. Brake light switch has been replaced. I then checked all the fuses under the passenger foot rest, all fuses are fine. I swapped out the entire taillight with a new one, still doesn't work except for indicator light. Finally i had an auto electrician come out, he checked the lights that were not working and he said there was no power to those globes.
I jumped on the forums and found this thread: http://www.maseratilife.com/forums/coupe-spyder-gs/9406-weird-brake-light-problem.html.
Its almost spot on to what I am experiencing. I have purchased a Maserati 4200 Coupe IGE Electronic Module / ECU # 187983, will fit it in once it arrives, hopefully this is the fix.
Issue 2: Car will not engage reverse gear.
This started happening over the last year. I had the F1 pump and relay replaced and all was working sweetly. Then occasionally when i tried to put it in reverse you can here the gearbox making a sound and then it goes into Neutral. Later i would have to try 2,3 and even 4 times before reverse would engage. 1 year later reverse will not engage at all. All other gears work fine. The only thing visibly noticeable has having an problem is the reverse gear stick, Its its a quite floppy.
Troubleshooting Steps Performed
Firstly, i opened up the the reverse gear control module and noticed the little grommets on the lever were broken off. I have order another lever from Hills Engineering, waiting for this to arrive. Physically the micro switch sounds like its still working properly however this will be the next least expensive thing to replace.
Secondly, I had the computer hooked up to it and had the self-learn test run through. It cycled through all the gears fine including reverse. We were then able to engage reverse but that was only one time, then the gearbox light would come up on the dash. PIS was all set to normal parameters, clutch reading only 28% used. The only error being displayed is something like "17?? gear select switch error" (ill try to get the exact error message from the guys from the shop)
I jumped on the forums and found this thread: http://www.sportsmaserati.com/showthread.php/9443-4200-CC-wouldn-t-select-reverse/page2?
I'm hoping its not going to need a new clutch.
Issue 3: Unable to lock car doors.
It all started late one night. I had the passenger side door open to put some things in the car. I then closed the door; when it closed i heard a little "zap" sound like as if something shorted out. From then on i could not lock the door using the remote. When i push the button on the remote the indicators will flash both doors will lock, but then i hear the passenger door unlock and then drivers side door unlocks. I was able to lock the doors using the key however now its like the lock is jammed, unable to turn the key to lock the doors anymore. A little while after that, when i try to close the door it wont grab the latch on the door jam so the door just swings open. I have to try to close the door between 3-6 times before the door closes properly, occasionally i wiggle the window down a little and this helps to close the door. Passenger door works normally.
Troubleshooting Steps Performed
I have taken the driver side door panel off and checked the cable tension, adjusted this slightly however no luck.
I jumped on the forums and found this thread: http://www.sportsmaserati.com/showt...al-locking-problem-will-not-lock-using-remote
I'm now thinking i have a problem with the solenoids or the door locks. Not sure if I should replace both items in each door.
I'm hoping i have provided enough information, any suggestions from members here would be deeply appreciated.
Cheers Roberto
I'm Rob and new to this forum. I have done large amounts of reading however this is my first post as I'm getting very desperate, itching to get my issues fixed. I thought i would list these issues out with hope that some of the more experienced members may have encountered these before and can possibly assist.
I have a Silver 2003 4200 CC.
-High Performance Air Filter - FD
-Larini X-Pipe
-Tubi rear boxes
-Full body kit
Issue 1: Left hand taillight not working.
This gradually happened over a month period. I noticed one day that the left taillight was not working; on closer examination i also noticed the left hand number plate light and the centre brake light on the back parcel shelf were also not working. Only the indicator light works as normal. I have a red light on the dash that means there is a problem with a light.
Troubleshooting Steps Performed
I checked all the globes, all were good however i replaced all of them anyway. Brake light switch has been replaced. I then checked all the fuses under the passenger foot rest, all fuses are fine. I swapped out the entire taillight with a new one, still doesn't work except for indicator light. Finally i had an auto electrician come out, he checked the lights that were not working and he said there was no power to those globes.
I jumped on the forums and found this thread: http://www.maseratilife.com/forums/coupe-spyder-gs/9406-weird-brake-light-problem.html.
Its almost spot on to what I am experiencing. I have purchased a Maserati 4200 Coupe IGE Electronic Module / ECU # 187983, will fit it in once it arrives, hopefully this is the fix.
Issue 2: Car will not engage reverse gear.
This started happening over the last year. I had the F1 pump and relay replaced and all was working sweetly. Then occasionally when i tried to put it in reverse you can here the gearbox making a sound and then it goes into Neutral. Later i would have to try 2,3 and even 4 times before reverse would engage. 1 year later reverse will not engage at all. All other gears work fine. The only thing visibly noticeable has having an problem is the reverse gear stick, Its its a quite floppy.
Troubleshooting Steps Performed
Firstly, i opened up the the reverse gear control module and noticed the little grommets on the lever were broken off. I have order another lever from Hills Engineering, waiting for this to arrive. Physically the micro switch sounds like its still working properly however this will be the next least expensive thing to replace.
Secondly, I had the computer hooked up to it and had the self-learn test run through. It cycled through all the gears fine including reverse. We were then able to engage reverse but that was only one time, then the gearbox light would come up on the dash. PIS was all set to normal parameters, clutch reading only 28% used. The only error being displayed is something like "17?? gear select switch error" (ill try to get the exact error message from the guys from the shop)
I jumped on the forums and found this thread: http://www.sportsmaserati.com/showthread.php/9443-4200-CC-wouldn-t-select-reverse/page2?
I'm hoping its not going to need a new clutch.
Issue 3: Unable to lock car doors.
It all started late one night. I had the passenger side door open to put some things in the car. I then closed the door; when it closed i heard a little "zap" sound like as if something shorted out. From then on i could not lock the door using the remote. When i push the button on the remote the indicators will flash both doors will lock, but then i hear the passenger door unlock and then drivers side door unlocks. I was able to lock the doors using the key however now its like the lock is jammed, unable to turn the key to lock the doors anymore. A little while after that, when i try to close the door it wont grab the latch on the door jam so the door just swings open. I have to try to close the door between 3-6 times before the door closes properly, occasionally i wiggle the window down a little and this helps to close the door. Passenger door works normally.
Troubleshooting Steps Performed
I have taken the driver side door panel off and checked the cable tension, adjusted this slightly however no luck.
I jumped on the forums and found this thread: http://www.sportsmaserati.com/showt...al-locking-problem-will-not-lock-using-remote
I'm now thinking i have a problem with the solenoids or the door locks. Not sure if I should replace both items in each door.
I'm hoping i have provided enough information, any suggestions from members here would be deeply appreciated.
Cheers Roberto