360 ignition failure

[kingstanding]

Hi guys.
Started my 360 today. Ran for 20 seconds then the engine stopped & all the instrument cluster lights/dials went out. Smell of burning & some blue smoke emerged from the dash. I've still got power to the windows, interior lights etc but nothing else. No sidelights, headlights, wipers or ignition lights.
Any ideas?

[voicey]

Where was the smoking coming from?

My first port of call would be to check the power fuses located next to the battery.

[kingstanding]

Smoke (blue) came from near vents in middle of dash.

[Cerbieherts]

Sounds like the radio or it's wiring may have shorted out, probably taking some fuses out with it. You should disconnect the battery and not reconnect it until the cause has been identified.

[kingstanding]

Thanks. Re disconnecting the battery, I've heard that after 24 hours or more the ECUs 'go cold' & then there's a lengthy driving recommissioning process involving idling, running at certain revs for a period, stopping & restarting etc in order for the ECUs to perform all of their onboard diagnostics. Anyone else heard of this?

[johnnyreggae]

Or there's the 10 second version in your owner's handbook (section 5.18 approx)

[kingstanding]

Just an update for those that might be interested in what the problem was. Turns out the ignition switch burned out. This means replacing the ignition lock and also the door locks (the alternative being 2 separate keys for ignition & doors). Goodness knows how long it's going to take to obtain the parts from Ferrari...

[Cerbieherts]

Ouch. Eurospares are showing them in stock, might be worth asking them?

http://www.eurospares.co.uk/searchResult_one.asp?S...

[kingstanding]

Great - many thanks for the link!