612 fault code

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silverthorn2151

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6,298 posts

178 months

Wednesday 30th August 2017
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Now, I don't have a 612, but.my brother in law does. But I do have an OBD fault code reader and he doesn't.

Been having issues with it recently involving a well know specialist. An engine light has appeared (again) when it was supposed to be cured.

Question is, can I plug my simple reader in to read what fault is indicated.......or will Ibugger the whole thing up?

Oh, and where is the port?

It'll be nice if I can help him out before he goes back all guns blazing. He is, after all, a powerfully built international lawyer.

johnnyreggae

2,930 posts

159 months

Thursday 31st August 2017
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silverthorn2151 said:
It'll be nice if I can help him out before he goes back all guns blazing. .
Given it could be as simple as him not fully tightening the fuel cap this latter might not be the best approach

Your code reader could give a clue but I don't know the port location - possibly near the steering column with the fuses

Edited by johnnyreggae on Thursday 31st August 01:38

belfry

930 posts

181 months

Thursday 31st August 2017
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I have used several generic OBD readers on my 612 without any problems.

mon the fish

1,412 posts

147 months

Thursday 31st August 2017
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There will be no problem reading it - but don't reset it if you're still liaising with the specialist. Reading it at least arms you with a bit of knowledge

voicey

2,453 posts

186 months

Thursday 31st August 2017
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mon the fish said:
There will be no problem reading it - but don't reset it if you're still liaising with the specialist.
This - whoever you get to look at it will thank you for not erasing any info. The OBD port is behind a panel by the drivers knee - you need to unscrew a couple of plastic screws before pulling it down.

silverthorn2151

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6,298 posts

178 months

Thursday 31st August 2017
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Thanks all, much appreciated.

I did read somewhere that Ferrari use a different connect it with 3 pi s. Perhaps that's on different models.

I have no intention of clearing the codes. We want the garage to see them but having a little pre knowledge is an advantage.

I shall let you know what transpires.

voicey

2,453 posts

186 months

Thursday 31st August 2017
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3 pin diagnostic ports haven't been seen since the 355.

StickBreitling

78 posts

125 months

Thursday 31st August 2017
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I used a cheap 6 quid OBD reader on my 612 to read and reset codes. When it first came up I took it to the dealer to get a more accurate diagnosis. They said that the o2 sensor was detecting a value on the edge of the tolerance, but still within normal parameters.

I recently used it on my 430. One of my sensors went bad as it was detecting both 2197 and 2198 codes (rich and lean fuel mixes). After I replaced my left front sensor I no longer saw the code.

I then installed high flow cats in the 430 and after some long drives through Europe started getting 420/430 codes indicating reduced cat efficiency on both banks. Just received some mini cat extenders (following voicey's website suggestion), so I'll install those and see if it helps.

Best 6 quid I ever spent.

vantageuk

7 posts

78 months

Thursday 5th October 2017
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As above you can generally use use a cheap OBD2 code reader for engine codes, but if you want to diagnose other systems like ABS or airbags you will need to use something a little more powerful like this NT510 for Ferrari

http://www.diagnostic-world.com/pages/Ferrari_Mult...

Cheers.