Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Check Engine Light (Cyl. 7-12) - 512TR -- Prize goes to Clyde

[Larry B (larrybard]

Well, Clyde's hypothesis was correct -- it was the O2 sensor.  Of course, 
having had the dealer troubleshoot the problem (downloading the codes, etc.) 
and fix it, the work was far from cheap.  The price of the Os sensor was a 
particular surprise -- not that I have a sense of what they cost for "ordinary" 
cars.  But I believe it's a Bosch part, and quite possibly used by other cars.  
Makes me wonder if I could have purchased one that worked, though intended for 
another car -- and whether a dealer would agree to install a part they didn't 
provide (with their customary parts margins).

 

Larry


> ------Original Message------
> From: Larry B
> To: Clyde Romero
> Cc: The FerrariList
> Subject: [Ferrari] Check Engine Light (Cyl. 7-12) - 512TR
> Sent: Nov 16, 2009 12:22 PM
> 
> 
> Once again the warning light has appeared. If there isn't any noticeable 
> adverse effect on performance (no missing, unusual sounds, atypical gauge 
> readings), am I correct that (1) it's probably a loose wire and (2) no harm 
> will probably result from driving it (at least 10 miles to my dealer, or 
> another competent mechanic)?
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Larry