Car Fix DIY Videos

Allow us to share some Ferrari care tips for maintaining and protecting your Ferrari. Maintaining a charge any time your Ferrari is parked for prolonged periods can help preserve the life and performance of your Ferrari battery. Follow along as we show you how to connect your battery charger.

There are various methods of connecting a Ferrari battery charger depending on the model/year.

Directly to the battery: For vehicles manufactured before 2006 the charger is typically connected directly to the battery using the alligator clips located on the end of the charger terminals. First connect the positive (red) cable on the charger to the positive terminal on the battery, followed by the negative (black) cable on to the negative terminal on the battery.

Aftermarket adapter: In lieu of connecting the terminals directly to the battery, models that did not have a battery charger plug installed at the factory can have an aftermarket adapted installed by the Ferrari South Bay service department. The adapter plugs directly into most common aftermarket chargers including Battery Tender brand chargers.

Factory plug (trunk): For Ferrari 612, 599, F12 Berlinetta, California, FF, 360 (under the front lid, if equipped) models, The battery charger plug is located in the trunk of the vehicle and is accessible via the removable access door. The charger plug can be can simply be aligned and pushed in. To remove the plug, simply depress the metal release tab and pull. Finally, replace the access door.

Factory plug (passenger footwell): For Ferrari 430 Scuderia, 16M, 458 Italia, 458 Spider, 458 Speciale and 458 Speciale Aperta models, The battery charger plug is located in the passenger footwell, under the dash. The charger plug can be can simply be aligned and pushed in. To remove the plug, simply depress the metal release tab and pull.

Factory magnetic plug: For Ferrari 2016MY FF, F12TDF, California T, GTC4Lusso, GTC4LussoT, 812 Superfast, 488 GTB, 488 Spider, 488 Pista*, 488 Pista Spider* models, the charger features a magnetic plug. This newer design prevents damage should a driver unknowingly drive off with the charger still attached, as it will unplug with the slightest pull. The magnetic plug’s exact location varies by model but it is typically on the rear bumper near the license plate.

The Ferrari South Bay Service team is here to help should you require further assistance connecting your charger. If you believe your battery may have failed, they will gladly test it and if need be, replace it. Should you need to acquire a battery charger, our parts department can assist you in securing one.

We can be reached at:
(855) 874-5058
service@ferrarisouthbay.com
https://www.ferrarisouthbay.com/service/