2002 Spyder Cambiocorsa Issue

[ked8923]

Wanted to see if anyone had any good input on an issue my uncle is having on a 2002 Spyder Cambiocorsa he is working on:

Currently, the car starts and idles fine, however when he puts it in gear (rev or 1st) it immediately dies. When it dies, there is no notable jerking of the vehicle. He was actually able to drive it into the shop (official Maserati service center) with no issue to diagnose an alternate issue related to the convertible top. Apparently after checking out the car and running codes, the car will no longer drive and instead dies when put in gear as stated above.

They are saying it's related to the clutch life (reporting 98% worn according to the scanner), but they don't sound very confident and are having multiple techs look into it. When he purchased it, apparently there was an issue with the hood switch that was resolved.

So question: Does anyone have any insight on what would cause this thing to die immediately after being put in gear without jerking. Like a sensor or something? Clutch or hood switch? Just fishing here to see what we can learn.

Thank in advance!!!
Kyle

 

[CatmanV2]

I'd think clutch is entirely possible, but I'm sure more knowledgeable people will chip in


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[philw696]

Yeah I'm going with Clutch what's the pis set at if they have read the wear they will have that too.

 

[BL330]

I had a similar problem with the F1 relay. Known issue. Fix it with a new higher capacity relay for $20.00. Give it a try. It is located in the boot near the kill switch.

 

[safrane]

My thoughts are the clutch position sensor giving a false reading and putting the clutch into fully engauged position and stalling the car.

Given its at 98% it would need swapping if you are doing any work in that area.

 

[zagatoes30]

With a 98% worn clutch chances are it is related as they wear they tend to start misbehaving, now might be the time to swallow the cost and get it done. Doubt it's the roof as I think from memory you can operate the roof whilst moving at slow speed.

 

[conaero]

Usually when a clutch goes it either slips (worn out) or won't engage (collapsed spring tangs).

Its difficult to diagnose without seeing it but would be looking at the clutch position sensor or bearing first.

Its a clutch out job so as your at 98% worn its an all replace job and your looking at a £3k job at a specialist, that would include the extra parts and maybe even plus a flywheel which is an additional £400.

 

[Navcorr]

Doubt it's the roof as I think from memory you can operate the roof whilst moving at slow speed.

GC yes (up to 30mph ??) but Spyder no. I've tried and the box immediately drops into neutral. Can't recall but think there were warning beeps too.

 

[Stewart]

You can't operate roof as you must have hand brake on as part of the operating procedure.

 

[Navcorr]

It's only a contact button with the hand brake. When I had the arm rest out I tried it to see what happens when moving.
Dropped into neutral - the engine didn't cut out mind you.