skyhook sensor problem

[ahvlanico]

Hello
Im new french member I own a 4200 CC 2005 skyhook.
My ECu send an error message on dashboard showing the skyhook is out of order.
I ordered to eurospare all the sensors.
I replaces 3 horizontal sensor but I dont manage to locate the last one the vertical sensor.
It should be on front of the car but where ?, would someone have a picture ?
Too do I need to erase the error code to fix it ?
regards
nico

 

[Emtee]

Hi Nico,

Are you able to get an SD2 diagnostic reading? There are several problems that would show a skyhook error on your dashboard. If you can get a diagnostic it will tell you where the fault is exactly. This would also allow you to erase the error message.

Regards, Miles.

 

[ahvlanico]

Im far from a SD2 more 2.30 hours the nearest. That is why I tried to do it myself but I think I wont manage to find...
Only a SD2 can talk ?
Even if I change the good sensor it wont be ok without the sd2 ?
thanks for help.
nico

 

[Emtee]

Im far from a SD2 more 2.30 hours the nearest. That is why I tried to do it myself but I think I wont manage to find...
Only a SD2 can talk ?
Even if I change the good sensor it wont be ok without the sd2 ?
thanks for help.
nico

Hi Nico, You can get OBD2 diagnostic scanners that will read the generic codes. It won't read the Maserati codes, as there are protected, but the fault you have may be generic anyway. OBD readers are widely available and not at all expensive. Regards, Miles.

 

[conaero]

I think the sensor you talk of is behind the headlight and is a common fault. You can fix it, the weight falls off and simply needs gluing back on. Ill see if I can find the thread for you.

 

[conaero]

Here you go, found it, check to see if fuse 16 has blown and you should note that this is for the 3200 but the sensor maybe on both models:

http://www.sportsmaserati.co.uk/sho...-16-Blows-Vertical-Acceleration-Sensor-Repair

 

[ahvlanico]

I recently changed my air filter and did not see it..I will have a second look..the sensor on 4200 are different they are samller and in black resin. I will translate the post and heva look at it !! thanks for help.
I put an ELM327 and did not find codes.

 

[ahvlanico]

Found my damaged sensor and it solved my problem !! Im happy
To see the sensor you must remove the filter box and the acces is good to the lateral sensor, it is on the filter bracket.
changed it and no need to reset anything, my skyhook is now ok !
Thanks for help.

 

[hodroyd]

Nico,
Well done and many thanks for the pictures, they will help other members which is why we are all here on the forum.
Cheers
R

 

[ahvlanico]

I hope it will help ! I done this picts for this reason.
As I could not know witch sensor was damaged I changed all one after one and finaly it was the front lateral sensor..So now i have for sale 4 sensor like new, tested and approved !

Im happy to solved this problem as im far from a SD2..and now my 4200 is a bit more confortable.

 

[hodroyd]

Nico,

I would open a new thread and offer these sensors for sale, nobody will know otherwise, unless they see this thread..??

Cheers
R