348 Spider lost key

Seems a little drastic. Couldn't you have removed the lock and have a locksmith look at it? I see that Ferrari 348 key blanks are available and cheap on eBay, but now you've probably destroyed a perfectly good lock.

The 348/355 forum should give you a better chance of finding a solution. Some folks have used Fiat locks, but they have fewer key positions and the plugs need to be rewired. They may also be getting hard to find (and become expensive).

Here is one FerrariChatter's adventure with locks:

https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/threads/ferrari-348-ignition-switch.585995/#post-146236031

An Alfa Romeo lock may be a solution.

Wiring diagrams are available for the Coupe, but the Spider shouldn't be too different (apart from Window control). Whilst you're looking for a new lock, you could start and run the car by shorting out various pins on the lock electrical connector.

Good luck with your project!

 

It seems I forgot which forum I was posting on

 

Now that you have proper ****ed it, break that steering lock, fit a push button start with hidden micro toggle kill switch and be done with it.

It would be the quickest way to get it going again.

I haven't seen anyone have too much luck replacing that ignition barrel from memory.

 

Remember an ignition switch has 4 positions, not just start. OFF, ACC (for powering the ABS), RUN (normal ignition power), START. You can wire the ACC and RUN wiring together without losing too much. I think there are maintenance procedures which require ACC.

 

Cheers man, you are correct, you will need to wire in a relay to make it all work, but it could be done I'm sure.

Wife's Prado has push button start, press button once to get ignition/accessories, press it again for it to start engine. Same button turns engine off. Shouldn't be too hard to work it out. Ferrari have put start/stop buttons in Ferraris since the 430.

 

F430's actually have an ignition key and a start button, Pap. However, the ignition key is only off/on. Same for the 458. I'm not sure when Ferrari switched to keyless. 488?

 

Cheers mate, been a long time since I've driven an F430, but you are correct yes. Forget about my idea, we need to help find an ignition switch for Manuel lol.