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  1. javier

    3200GT DTCs

    I tried an old ELM327 (old firmware version) with no success... perhaps it does not do the 5-baud init, but I must confess that I did not tried too hard :) The ABS unit is a TRW, I think that common with other Fiat/Alfas, so it should be feasible to communicate with it, although I've not tried
  2. javier

    Reading error codes on an early 3200GT

    Excellent guide, thanks for taking the time to put it all together :) Regards, Javier
  3. javier

    Fuse seat easy entry

    I will hijack the thread only to let you know that yesterday my seat lost the memory (battery too low when I entered the car and tilted the seat... once restored battery, easy-entry no longer working) and the tilt reset procedure worked :) Regards, Javier
  4. javier

    Help for newbie.... Check Engine Light... 3200GT Automatic

    I'm not too familiar with iPhone, buth ELM327 bluetooth uses the seria port profile, that I think that it is supported (it is one of the more basic and old), but of course you would need the application to talk to the ELM327 and encode/decode the protocol and provide an user i/f :)
  5. javier

    Help for newbie.... Check Engine Light... 3200GT Automatic

    Yes, I suffered this one. In my case, CEL appeared from time to time, and usually went off after stoping and restarting the car. The error code, however, gets stored so it can be read even if the cause is no longer there. If you have cleared the error, and CEL comes again, you can check if it is...
  6. javier

    Help for newbie.... Check Engine Light... 3200GT Automatic

    Forgot to add: this does not implicate that the brakes does not function, simply that the switch has two sections, routed to several subsystems: brake lights, ECU, ABS, transmission... if the system detects a malfunction in the swtich (i.e. sees one section as pressed and the other section as...
  7. javier

    Help for newbie.... Check Engine Light... 3200GT Automatic

    Hello, P1665 is a failure in the brake pedal switch. The brake pedal switch is unexpensive and very easy to replace (you even do not need a tool for that purpose). You can also remove it and try to clean the contacts. I can confirm it, I suffered this one ;) Regards, Javier
  8. javier

    Recalls on Gran Turismo & impact on older model 4200s

    Yes, it sounds more like a deffective batch. But the description of the effects sounds scary :)
  9. javier

    GS ECU reader

    Will work, but if no started, revs will stay at 0 ;)
  10. javier

    turbos turbos turbos

    lol I was spooled by the idea of paying 3000 EUR for a turbo, that was something I was finding not acceptable. And my google is one of the best in the world! ;)
  11. javier

    turbos turbos turbos

    Conaero, the rear light conversion will not provide the turbo's boost ;)
  12. javier

    turbos turbos turbos

    I did experienced a fatal failure in one of the turbos... (someday I will post the pictures of the post-mortem), however the price of the repair with an original IHI turbo replacement, same to those at Formula Dynamics, was less than the replacement of a turbo in a Audi A4 2.5TDI (I have a...
  13. javier

    turbos turbos turbos

    They are the same IHI part number I posted there, some months ago. The unit that I purchased is the original part (it has also the Maserati p/n engraved in). Price is almost the same :) although I purchased it from a German company
  14. javier

    3200GT DTCs

    I see... but I've found that this is a Nissan description, and since it is a manufacturer-specific code, is it also the same for the Maser? (I'm referring to the P1226)
  15. javier

    3200GT DTCs

    Nothing to sorry, I did understood that the Leonardo includes all! It is also priced accordingly, as per their web page :) I've not checked the price for reading the codes at a dealer... but I get the idea :)
  16. javier

    3200GT DTCs

    I've got the codes with a KWP2000 reader... but I obtain the number, no the explanation :) And better don't ask what I've been asked by an independent in Spain for reading the codes...
  17. javier

    3200GT DTCs

    Well, I will wait until the codes re-appear and play a bit more around. Another option that perhaps I will try is to induce a TP failure and see which code appears (for sure that an inconsistency in the TP, i.e. different readings from each individual potentiometer in the dual-potentiometer...
  18. javier

    3200GT DTCs

    Hi, P0226 is a standard DTC, and yes, it seems related to throttle body: http://www.permoveo.ltd.uk/tabid/122/OBD-Error-Code/p0226/Diagnostics/Maserati/Default.aspx It seems that also the throttle pedal is a common fault... Regards, Javier
  19. javier

    3200GT DTCs

    Hello, I've been able to read and clear DTCs on my 1999 3200GT (pre-OBDII), and I've got the codes that I write below. I suppose that some of them really are due to the fact that my mechanic has done some repairs and has not read nor clear error codes, but however I will see if they appear...
  20. javier

    turbos turbos turbos

    I had a problem with one of my turbos some months ago and had to replace it. Price new was not too much expensive than those used (and of unknown pedigree) found on ebay. Check this message and following ones...