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  1. Sidney

    Order a new key case shell at low cost

    Well it's from AliExpress a sort of eBay operated by Alibaba. Anyway it's here... http://www.aliexpress.com/item/2014-Newest-Item-BRAND-NEW-REPLACEMENT-Shell-Remote-Key-3-Button-for-Maserati-with-logo/1886962539.html If your key is like mine you'll see the transponder inside the the fob NOT...
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    Order a new key case shell at low cost

    This thread seemed to die a death. But I was looking for some rocker panel kick plates for a Fiat 500 and found a key fob. I'd replaced the key surround on the 500 a few days ago so ordered one up. So it's not plastic primed and painted like the original and its made from blue plastic - not...
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    Fault Code - P2097 anyone had this before?

    No word eating required. Two rear sensors and the CEL has gone (and a smarter response when you plant your right foot) Happy days!!!
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    What do you do for a living?

    Lighting is my game - supplying commercial and domestic customers with high quality lighting.
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    QP Centre Console - where are the screws/bolts?

    Awesome - that'll save some head scratching.
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    QP Air bag light on?

    Thanks. I really appreciate the update. I'll make this my starting point. It's an intermitant light for me and I'm willing to try a few things before getting a diagnostic.
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    Fault Code - P2097 anyone had this before?

    2005 70k Thanks but I'm pretty sure this is worth a punt.
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    Fault Code - P2097 anyone had this before?

    and I found this by Conaero elsewhere on the forum... "Check Engine Light (CEL) is the indicator when they are shot. You can then get an SD2/3 on it to find which one is broke, but its best not to bother and just replace the pair, it makes a big difference to the running of the car." With a...
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    Very jerky gear change when cold

    For me choosing the "icy" mode seems to tame the beast until the car warms up. I switch it off after a mile or so. Ragging it off the drive upsets the neighbours anyway ;o)
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    Fault Code - P2097 anyone had this before?

    Yes but I would hope hooking this up to Maserati machine would give me a specific sensor/more information?
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    QP Air bag light on?

    Yeah I'd read the thread :battered: But with the complex electronics in these cars the solutions can sound a little like "I disconnected the battery, wound the window up and down 3 times, while the boot was unlocked and the ABS light went out" i.e. the best laid plans of mice and ever hopeful...
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    QP Air bag light on?

    Any updates on this? I have an intermittent air bag light and this may be a common problem...
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    Fault Code - P2097 anyone had this before?

    The engine control system failure shows on a Delphi DS150e as P2097 - Post catalyst fuel trim system too rich. This car was in with the dealer who supplied it before Christmas and they said they had cleaned the sensors. I did not get the code from them at the time. So what to do? I see my...
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    QP Centre Console - where are the screws/bolts?

    At some point someone has reassembled the centre console incorrectly. The 'sliding plate' 25 around the handbrake is upside down so when the handbrake is off there is a gap at the top. The chromed plastic button on the end of the handbrake has peeled and needs some attention. Can anyone tell...
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    Main Dealer Service Prices

    Ooh it really doesn't work on iPad
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    What a busy few weeks...

    Thanks - the drop link is being changed on Monday (by a local mechanic) and while the wheels are off we'll check the N/S dipped headlight. He'll have a generic reader if the fault is displaying we should get a code. I'm not phased - it'll be something or nothing.
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    What a busy few weeks...

    Hey I'm happy if she can tell the difference between R & D!
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    What a busy few weeks...

    A nice balance of comments here. I too calculate costs in terms of tanks of fuel. So much easier to justify spending some cash when it takes around £0.1k to fill it up! 15 litres of Evans coolant costs £180 at retail. The prep fluid (which can be re-used a number times) costs £80 (10...
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    What a busy few weeks...

    TBH I like the idea of a low pressure cooling system. Nothing has gone wrong, and nothing indicates anything will go wrong. I don't often sit in traffic, and the temp gauge never goes over mid point But it's the 21st Century water really can't be the best solution can it?
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    What a busy few weeks...

    Owning a Maserati is a full time job. Since picking this up it's been back to the garage twice and still has a couple of issues that need sorting. But all that aside - what a car. TPMS: old units replaced - now working ok N/S drop link failed - replaced. Now O/S has failed (false economy...