Another drive, another batch of questions

Chenrezi · 11-06-2011, 04:24 PM

Sorry guys but I took the car for a drive tonight and the reverse light still doesnt work despite the bulbs at least on a first check seem to be ok...

I read on a Acura rsx forum that a member there had this problem due to a wire disconnect when he upgraded his stereo.
I have the original stereo but I do have a custom after market aux connect for my iphone... Could this be the cause?

The whining noise from the engine is still there but upon checking some videos of 550 on the dyno I am starting to believe that these are normal and I just need to get used to them.

What I can't get used to though is the wind noise from the drivers' door at speed.
It was alot worse when I bought the car but it's still there now and it nags me like %^¥£€
I've whatsapped Markus in Germany and he told me that they have pushed the window as far up as they could and that I should start to learn to live with it but seriously is there really no other way to just eliminate the noise altogether???

Thanks!!!

tazandjan · 11-06-2011, 09:37 PM

Michael- Likely an adjustment needed on the reverse switch, which is not making contact when the lever is in reverse.

550 windows need regular adjustment to ensure good sealing between the windows and seals. Your technician will know how to make that adjustment.

Did you download the WSM at ferraridatabase.com?

Chenrezi · 11-07-2011, 05:33 AM

Good morning Terry!
I just did and will be looking through it tonight (time permitting...)

Thanks again!!

When are we gonna do a inter-continental FL meeting?

tazandjan · 11-07-2011, 08:37 AM

Michael- I lived in Europe for 14 years and right now, unfortunately, have no return trips planned. It is a long way from the high desert to Europe.

Chenrezi · 11-07-2011, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tazandjan

Michael- I lived in Europe for 14 years and right now, unfortunately, have no return trips planned. It is a long way from the high desert to Europe.

No problem! I go to the US twice or thrice a year

Just need to rent a Fezza when I get there - without breaking the bank!!

tazandjan · 11-07-2011, 08:57 PM

Michael- Come visit us if you get out this way. Some really nice driving roads out here and very few people.

11-06-2011, 04:24 PM	#1
Chenrezi Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 62 Name: Michael	Another drive, another batch of questions Sorry guys but I took the car for a drive tonight and the reverse light still doesnt work despite the bulbs at least on a first check seem to be ok... I read on a Acura rsx forum that a member there had this problem due to a wire disconnect when he upgraded his stereo. I have the original stereo but I do have a custom after market aux connect for my iphone... Could this be the cause? The whining noise from the engine is still there but upon checking some videos of 550 on the dyno I am starting to believe that these are normal and I just need to get used to them. What I can't get used to though is the wind noise from the drivers' door at speed. It was alot worse when I bought the car but it's still there now and it nags me like %^¥£€ I've whatsapped Markus in Germany and he told me that they have pushed the window as far up as they could and that I should start to learn to live with it but seriously is there really no other way to just eliminate the noise altogether??? Thanks!!!

11-06-2011, 09:37 PM	#2
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Michael- Likely an adjustment needed on the reverse switch, which is not making contact when the lever is in reverse. 550 windows need regular adjustment to ensure good sealing between the windows and seals. Your technician will know how to make that adjustment. Did you download the WSM at ferraridatabase.com? Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

11-07-2011, 08:37 AM	#4
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Michael- I lived in Europe for 14 years and right now, unfortunately, have no return trips planned. It is a long way from the high desert to Europe. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

11-07-2011, 08:57 PM	#6
tazandjan Owner Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Ferrari Life Posts: 3,603 Name: Terry H Phillips	Michael- Come visit us if you get out this way. Some really nice driving roads out here and very few people. Taz Terry Phillips Present: 575M 135171 Past: Dino 246 GT 02984, 365 GTB/4 14009, 308 GTS 25125 Every day I look around, and if nobody is shooting at me, it is a pretty good day.

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11-07-2011, 05:33 AM	#3
Chenrezi Owner Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Europe Ferrari Life Posts: 62 Name: Michael	Good morning Terry! I just did and will be looking through it tonight (time permitting...) Thanks again!! When are we gonna do a inter-continental FL meeting?