20 Most Recent 2002 Maserati Spyder Questions & Answers

Manual roof procedure
The procedure in the manual is just for closing the top.
A) Turn key to OFF for several seconds to bleed off hyd pressure.
B) Turn key to MAR (full electrical, but before start)
C) Remove cap on bulkhead behind the right-hand seat and use flat head screw driver to unfasten the hyd unit valve in order to relieve the oil pressure in the circuit.
D) Remove the cap on the bulkhead behind the left-hand seat and using screwdriver or allen wrench press until the top covering (panel behind roll bars that covers the convertible top well) until the panel's locks are released - you may have to tap the wrench to release the locks.
E) Lift the top covering manually and keep it open while extracting the top from its well.
F) Remove top from well until the front part is near the windshield frame.
G) Lift the rear part of top (rear window) upwards and lower the top covering until the hooks are resting on their respective locks.
H) While still keeping rear part of convertible top lifted upward press Button 1 to attach the top covering locks.
Button 1 is the forward one
Button 2 is the rear one.
I) Make sure locks are fastened. if not - try pushbutton 1 again. If necessary repeat D and H
J) Rest rear part of convertible top on top of covering.
K) At front of convertible top, open (deploy) the top's hooks by using allen wrench to turn the pin mechanism. (located in center of front headliner)
L) Press top unto windshield frame and use wrench to lock the hooks.
M) Press the rear of convertible top, so hooks on rear top insert into respective slots and press Button 2 to secure.
N) Keep Button 2 pressed until hooks properly fasten.

If the top is still tightly latched at the front, you can just start at step "G":
While holding the back of the top in the air, and the "top cover" resting down on its "hooks", press button 1 until it seats well.
Then lower the back of the top down to mate its "hooks" and press it down while holding button 2 until the top seats well.

There are 4 elastic bands inside the top that pull certain roof support bars back...much like a set of vertical blinds that need all slats moving together at the same angle. If the elastic bands are stretched & worn out... a bar going across the roof (side-to-side) stays forward and does not let the roof go back. This happened to mine. My mechanic taught me how to do the manual procedure (also in the owner's manual) but I also had to move that bar myself toward the back of the car in order for it to fold down back in it's bay. I took it to the dealer and he had an upholstery guy reach in and replace the 2 outer elastic bands for a nominal fee. He could not replace the 2 middle elastic bands without tearing the roof material apart. But the top works fine for now. He said it should last about a year or so before the bands stretch out again. He also said to put the top up and down at least once every 2 weeks to keep it functioning properly. When the top is up (over you head) the bands are fully stretched.... they are relaxed when the top is down.

check the front brake pads this is a warning light for when the pads wear down

This is really dependant on whether or not this a dream car, you have the pocket book to back any repairs, and what condition is the vehicle is in overall. I've seen this car called "the less well off man's Ferrari", was taken over by Ferrari in 1998 and was improved. This is obviously a very good looking and noticeable car. so far what I've read is it does have pretty good reviews. The potential is there for price gouging though. This is depending on where you are in the world. The fuel economy is poor but anyone who is opting for a luxury sports car or sedan(my personall favorite is S class Mercedes or Rolls Royce) knows, "If you want power and luxury, generally you do sacrifice fuel economy." Unfortunately there is little referance to go on as far as pricing. Let me know if I can do anything else as far as research for you.

Man I'm sorry but these spyder tops are the most worthless thing I have seen. What a joke. Going to get mind fixed and get rid of this pc of **** car. What a joke.

Take it to a car guy you trust and have them do the easy stuff like oil, fluids, and other minor things but the major stuff like belt's and tune-up's and a new clutch every 25,000 miles plus all that nwe computer tech stuff you need a MASERATI (master) to keep that beast ready for battle!!! Cool-Car MAN can't wait untill I buy one my self...
Good-Luck

more likely throttle body problem. instead of paying maserati $6k for new one which will have sae fault after 6 months, email me as I recondition them at 1/3 of the price.

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The OBDII socket is located behind a plastic cover beneath the steering wheel, level with the drivers knee's. -------- Also check "inside car under center console" ------ This will help. Thanks please keep updated.please do rate the solution positively .thank you for using fixya

Are you sure they don't work,the forward one locks the hood cover and the rear locks the rear of the hood down on top of the cover. If there is no noise or movement then the fuse has most probably blown

4.5 Quarts or so, just put in 3 then check it after you add more.

code p 0806 refers to clutch position sensor--range / performance problem===causes ---wiring---poor connections --- clutch position sensor ---ECM/TCM check the sensor as it will be in the clutch circuit , hydraulic or cable as it is the most logical position for a fault with the box removed for a new clutch , it could be a bad connection or out of adjustment