New to Maserati, now have a 2009 QP

rs48635

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Mid-life crisis car. I gave my wife a choice of Motorbike, Mustache, Mistress or Maserati - I think she chose wisely.



Forums have already been invaluable:
  • Fixed the boot lid re-grab problem with a sticky pad on the spring.
  • Fixed the 'boot wont open because the computer thinks it is already open' problem by making DL re-set the computer, rather than replacing the latch & motor which they suggested.
  • Sat Nav improved when I switched the mapping from Belgium to the UK.
  • Now understand wiper randomness, strange copper door hinges etc.
  • And I always travel with a starving urchin with thin enough hands to open bonnet catch
etc

Now working on getting fixes for parking sensors, siren battery and trim niggles at Migliore next week.

We shall see what comes next......
familiars with all of the above except copper door hinges. what is that all about?
 

MarkMas

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familiars with all of the above except copper door hinges. what is that all about?

Common problem on QPVs is 'noisy' door straps. Supposedly due to under-use. Symptom is creaking or grinding noise when door is opened. Plus a coppery (or maybe rusty) stain on the door strap, which might be rust or might actually be a copper lubricant. Amongst the solutions proposed are to re-grease the straps and hinges, or replace the whole mechanism.

Or just not open the back doors.

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rs48635

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Common problem on QPVs is 'noisy' door straps. Supposedly due to under-use. Symptom is creaking or grinding noise when door is opened. Plus a coppery (or maybe rusty) stain on the door strap, which might be rust or might actually be a copper lubricant. Amongst the solutions proposed are to re-grease the straps and hinges, or replace the whole mechanism.

Or just not open the back doors.

Aha! The back door mechanism is noticeable in the effort needed to open and close. Only a factor when chauffeuring mum or carrying my bike.