Bring your Ferrari to RSW European Auto Repair if you are having any of the problems listed below. These problems are signs that the Ferrari’s alternator is going out. We can test the alternator and replace it if necessary. In fact, we are the only auto service shop you need for all of your Ferrari services and repairs. Let’s talk more about a dying alternator below.
Burning Electricity Smells
The alternator generates a maximum voltage of 14.5 volts. If the alternator is faulty, it can malfunction and generate more electricity than this. When this happens, the electrical system overheats. Consequently, you will smell burning electricity odors coming from the engine.
Dashboard Warning Light
This may trigger a dashboard warning light on the dashboard. Specifically, the battery light will come on or the ALT or GEN light will come on. The engine control module turns these lights on if your vehicle has a problem with the alternator, battery, or another electrical system issue.
Difficult Starts/Dead Battery
One thing that the alternator does is keep your Ferrari’s battery charged. If it has been difficult to get the sports car started lately because the battery keeps discharging until it is dead, it’s a safe bet that the alternator is not charging the battery.
Frequent Engine Stalling
Your Ferrari’s engine may also stall frequently if the alternator is going bad. This is because the alternator provides power to the spark plugs so they can fire in the cylinders. If the plugs are not getting power, they will misfire or not fire at all. This will cause your engine to stall.
Malfunctioning Accessories
You may also have a problem with malfunctioning or slow accessories if the alternator is unable to provide enough power to them. For example, a dying alternator can slow down the power windows and seats. They can also affect your entertainment and navigation systems.
Problems With the Lights
You may also start to have problems with your Ferrari’s lights. All of the lights on the vehicle will either be too bright, too dim, and/or flickering. This is a sign that the alternator is not providing the lights with enough power for them to operate normally.
Strange Noises in the Engine
Finally, strange noises coming from the engine such as grinding, growling, or squealing can be attributed to a faulty alternator. If the noise that you hear is squealing, the problem is with the alternator belt.
Bring your Ferrari into RSW European Auto Repair in Green Brook Township, NJ, today if it is having any of the problems listed above.