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

[E M (pokiebaron]

Think I paid about $35 for a Bosch O2 for my old 911.  Bet they rounded off
the "work" to the nearest hour too.  hee hee

Ed
911SC

2009/12/3 Larry B <larrybard [at] hotmail.com>

>
> 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
>
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