Testarossa problem?

rfimd2000 · 11-09-2007, 07:12 PM

Hi Guys!
I started my Testarossa today and the “slow down cylinder 1-6” light came on the second I started it. There was a strange noise coming from the back and I smelled fuel and perhaps oil with a gust of smoke, I immediately turned of the car. What happen, do you think I have a major problem?
Thanks!
Bob

silvergts1998 · 11-09-2007, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by rfimd2000

Hi Guys!
I started my Testarossa today and the “slow down cylinder 1-6” light came on the second I started it. There was a strange noise coming from the back and I smelled fuel and perhaps oil with a gust of smoke, I immediately turned of the car. What happen, do you think I have a major problem?
Thanks!
Bob

Do you still have cats? Cats could be clogged.

the head · 11-12-2007, 05:55 AM

my 1-6 cyl light seems to have a bit of a short in it...that sensor is known for failures that light on a rossa should only pop up if the cats get too hot which does not happen immideately after startup...sounds like you have a bad/confused sensor or a pinch somewhere in the wiring.

As for the puff of fuel/oil smoke that is very common on a rossa when they sit for awhile as the oil in the bores collects at the bottom of them (since it is a flat motor) and burns off when you start the car.

rfimd2000 · 11-14-2007, 08:56 PM

Thanks Guys!
Bob
PS-SilverGTS, what is the upkeep like on your Diablo? I have been considering the purchase of one. Thanks!
Bob

11-09-2007, 07:12 PM	#1
rfimd2000 Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Ferrari Life Posts: 12	Testarossa problem? Hi Guys! I started my Testarossa today and the “slow down cylinder 1-6” light came on the second I started it. There was a strange noise coming from the back and I smelled fuel and perhaps oil with a gust of smoke, I immediately turned of the car. What happen, do you think I have a major problem? Thanks! Bob

11-12-2007, 05:55 AM	#3
the head Owner Join Date: May 2007 Ferrari Life Posts: 167	my 1-6 cyl light seems to have a bit of a short in it...that sensor is known for failures that light on a rossa should only pop up if the cats get too hot which does not happen immideately after startup...sounds like you have a bad/confused sensor or a pinch somewhere in the wiring. As for the puff of fuel/oil smoke that is very common on a rossa when they sit for awhile as the oil in the bores collects at the bottom of them (since it is a flat motor) and burns off when you start the car. So as you can see the situation can get pretty grim at times. Barbie has died 5 times. Twice by gunfire, once in the explosion, once by a vicious beating and once when thrown from the Ferrari after it flew off a cliff. Pete

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11-14-2007, 08:56 PM	#4
rfimd2000 Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Ferrari Life Posts: 12	Thanks Guys! Bob PS-SilverGTS, what is the upkeep like on your Diablo? I have been considering the purchase of one. Thanks! Bob