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[Dick Petrick (rtpetrick]

Clyde,

Forgive my naivete.

When you say that there are no “air bag computers” available, are you referring to the air bag ECUs?

If you are, I know of a few dealers who list the ECUs in their parts inventory.

Replacement air bags appear to be more difficult. No replacements are listed by USA dealers. I am pursuing with Ferrari Spa in Maranello.

So, what happens if the air bag computer cannot be replaced in a 550/575?

Obviously, the air bags become non-functional……but……..what are the consequences?

Can a 575M with no air bag computer still be started and driven? Are there registration and/or insurance issues?

Again, forgive my ignorance.

I own both a 1985 TR and a 2005 575M….Lately, both it seems, have  been taking some negative hits on the List. Personally, I think they are great cars…for different reasons….and I greatly enjoy driving both.....which makes the recent bad press just that much more difficult for me to understand.

 

Regards,

Dick Petrick