Maserati Zagato Spyder - rear hatch issue

[Supercharged16v]

Hi guys,

new to this forum and with a question


A friend has just a Zagato Spyder and the button on the dashboard that releases the rear hatch/boot, isnt working !

Given we cannot find a manual handle to open it up, I thought I'd ask you guys, maybe you know if theres a way.

I've checked the fuses and they are all good.
I cant hear the actuator working like the one of the filler cap.

Any chance ?


Cheers,

Chris

 

[lozcb]

Hi guys,

new to this forum and with a question


A friend has just a Zagato Spyder and the button on the dashboard that releases the rear hatch/boot, isnt working !

Given we cannot find a manual handle to open it up, I thought I'd ask you guys, maybe you know if theres a way.

I've checked the fuses and they are all good.
I cant hear the actuator working like the one of the filler cap.

Any chance ?


Cheers,

Chris

Sounds like a relay not functioning to me, to find out which one you really need the manual , or possibly a call to Andy Heywood of Bill McGraths maserati



regards loz

 

[2b1ask1]

It's a Maserati so chances are the relay is in the boot.....!

 

[lozcb]

It's a Maserati so chances are the relay is in the boot.....!

Not always Newton , like the coupes there's a whole host of them under the passenger footwell , located right next to the main fuse board


regards loz

 

[Andyk]

Chris, on another subject...Nice Alfa in your avatar...

 

[Supercharged16v]

I've checked the fuses and they are all ok. Didnt see any relays there though but i was folded upside down in the passengers side floor, with a flashlight to actually see the fuses in the first place.

Shouldnt there be a manual lever of some kind ? Maybe a wire cable for emergencies ?


The Alfa in the avatar is an IMSA Alfa 75 - very wide and agressive car.
Its just a picture though. I recently added a 75 to my collection and I'm getting worked up to make it like that

 

[2b1ask1]

Well the GT and GTS have a red cable pull tucked under the (left I believe) rear seat bum pad, got to be worth a try, work your fingers underand fish around...

Is there no external boot key/lock then?

 

[2b1ask1]

Doh! Just realised how daft that is, it's a spyder so there won't be back seats!

 

[Supercharged16v]

so no red handle on the spyder then ?

 

[lozcb]

so no red handle on the spyder then ?

havent you rung Andy heywood yet at bill McGraths


regards loz

 

[Supercharged16v]

I havent, no.

I'm in Cyprus, so I doubt any of these specialists would want to help me, since I wont be able to take the car to them for a service or anything....

I'm on the phone waiting for him right now though. Hope he can help me.

 

[lozcb]

I havent, no.

I'm in Cyprus, so I doubt any of these specialists would want to help me, since I wont be able to take the car to them for a service or anything....

I'm on the phone waiting for him right now though. Hope he can help me.

If you get to speak to the man himself im sure he will oblige


regards loz

 

[Supercharged16v]

BRILLIANT !

Its behind the number plates

lol

 

[lozcb]

BRILLIANT !

Its behind the number plates

lol

There you go , you owe me a beer next time im in Cyprus.............................................................. better me pm your addy or number so i can be sure to collect hahahah lol


regards loz

 

[Supercharged16v]

hahahahahaha

Sure thing mate Look me up

Found a treasure in it as well ! A pair of DUCATI original leather jackets !
... I thought I might find a dead cat in there or something ! lol

 

[lozcb]

Doh! Just realised how daft that is, it's a spyder so there won't be back seats!

Last Zagato spyder Newton, was the bi turbo bodied one and pretty sure it has back seats , the 2nd to latest spyders are guigaro designed



regards loz



regards loz

 

[2b1ask1]

Last Zagato spyder Newton, was the bi turbo bodied one and pretty sure it has back seats , the 2nd to latest spyders are guigaro designed

regards loz

Hands up; I know nuzink!!!

 

[Supercharged16v]

Guys, I need another bit of info since you are so kind

I'm looking to replace the wheels as they are damaged and ... well, not very nice to be honest.

What is the wheel pattern and offset for this car ? I've been reading that its 5x98mm but I had a spare set of 17" 5x98 wheels and they wont go on.

Anyone know what bolt pat. I should be looking for and what offset ?