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    89 Biturbo Spyder A/C pump not cutting in

    Chaps, A/C pump not getting voltage when climate control switched on. I have the touch sensitive panel which has been replaced few years back. Fans cut in but not the pump, can anyone tell me the location of the pump relay/fuses. A relay locater diagram would be great! All the info I have...
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    3200 co2 sensors

    Chaps, have CEL P0150 (co2 sensor MAF bank 2) appearing. There are 2 sensors each bank 1 before cat and one after, I believe the sensor located after cat can be replaced using generic Bosch P/N LC05. The upper sensor before cat is different in size can anyone refer me to the generic Bosch P/N...
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    Biturbo Spyder steering hose

    Chaps, I'm in dire need of a RHD pwr steering pump delivery hose (see pic) for an 89 Biturbo Spyder here in OZ. Mine has crack and leaking fluid badly.......can anyone help please? Cheers T
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    Biturbo Spyder Pwr steering fluid leak

    Chaps, have an interesting problem with the alloy fitted pipe on the Pwr steer pump leaking fluid just all of a sudden! Very tight to get at but removed pipe, replaced "O"ring seal but still weeps fluid. Anyone had this problem or hard of pipes being cracked? Maybe the "O" ring seal needs to...
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    3200 AC Auto "RCY" warning CEL

    Chaps, wondering if anyone else has head the above dash warning CEL appear for short time then vanish? It is a transmission "electronic system" malfunction apparently. I suspect it was due to a long steep down hill run with just feathering the throttle.............system may have been confused...
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    3200GT boot release and Alarm!

    Chaps, getting around to fault finding a few little annoying problems on my AC. The **** boot release button has never worked, have checked a few things and can hear a relay "click" when glovebox button pushed but solenoid motor not activated. Checked solenoid with probe 12v input from another...
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    3200GT water pump

    Gents, looking at replacing water pump next cambelt change but new pumps appear to be NLA from Maserati????? I understand they can be refurbished does anyone know who can do these in OZ? Cheers, T
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    3200 Water pumps!

    Chaps, trying to get to the bottom of the NLA water pump issue. I understand they have ceased production...........is this permanent? I understand they can be refurb, which engineering firm does this and can the pumps be trusted as we all know what happens when they fail, disaster. Has anyone...
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    3200 Lwr front control arm ball joints

    Hi to all, there's plenty of threads on this common issue (worn ball joints)............has anyone been successful in refurbishing these or are we stuck with replacing the whole arm assy at big cost :f7:. I have both Lwr arm joints with slight play on my AC which I only picked up during a...
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    3200 GT Rear Axle (Diff) Oil

    Chaps, just happened to see the Selenia "Fluids" recommendation emblem under the hood of my 01 AC and it states 10w/50 Tutella Multigear LS for the rear axle! The manual states 80w/90 LS which is what I would expect. Anyone else come across this in the past? Typo?????
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    04 Quattroporte Service Issues?

    Chaps, I may be servicing the above car for a customer in near future and just thought I'd ask if there are any particular issues to pay attention to during the job? I realise it's the naturally aspirated 4200 internal timing chain engine so nil cambelt to consider. Any info appreciated in...
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    3200 AC Cold start air pump

    Chaps, I have an issue with the air pump not operating at all at cold start up. Apart from the obvious ie poor/dirty/loose connections is there a usual culprit for this problem. Will save me time etc if I can go direct to the fault :happy2:
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    Independant Maserati service

    For members information............ I run a small Automotive workshop approx. 3hrs NE of Melbourne own two Maserati's (Service/maintain both) and offer very reasonable proficient servicing of your Maserati. I offer an honest personalised service and guarantee you will be pleasantly surprised...
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    89 Biturbo Spyder rack end

    Hi chaps, in search for a rack end to suit above classic, having trouble finding the correct one! Anyone assist please? The long shafted one with internal rack end thread is mine the other is wrong one sent to me in error.
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    DTC Codes RE: TB & PP 3200GT AC

    Ok, I had 5 stored codes and have got it down to 2! Can anyone tell me what code P1225 indicates (Does the workshop manual contain manufacturer specific code library? Other code is P0225 TPS sensor possibly Pedal Pot as I have slightly low 300mv on idle circuit and normal 3.1v at full pedal...
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    My Masers in Oz!

    Hi to all, after a little confusion about the forum transition and a new email I'm back online with you friendly lot........I used to be known as maser01 on previous forum and was part of forum for some years. Anyway good to be back............here's a few pics of my cars:happy2:
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    89 Biturbo Spyder rack end wanted

    Greetings to all, I'm chasing a steering rack end for my above car as the RH one has seen better days. It is a TRW rack with rack ends of approx. 120mm long not including tie rod and have internal thread that screw onto the rack. Apparently most rack ends have external thread that screw...
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    3200 TB & Pedal Pot

    Hi chaps, can anyone update me regarding reliable reasonably priced upgrades for the 3200 problematic throttle body and pedal pot please. These cars would be pretty reliable (if maintained correctly) if not for these 2 items...........i'm sure all 3200 owners would agree? Also details of...
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    Greetings from OZ

    Greetings to all from Australia! Just a quick intro to say G,day. I own 2 Maserati's a nice old 89 Biturbo Spyder in Nero & 01 3200GT A/C in Grigio Touring......both are a blast to drive and very rare down here. Pretty handy with the tools so maintain them myself in my "Man shed" with some...