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488 Rear Window Explodes

Discussion in '458 Italia/488/F8' started by Pazpez, Dec 16, 2020.

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  1. Pazpez

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    Hi all - first post as a new member.

    I wondered if anyone with a 488 has had or heard of an issue with the rear window.

    I started the car yesterday, drove to the village petrol station to fill up. I turned off the engine, got out to go and pick up a pump and heard a bang. Turned round to see the rear window had exploded!

    Ferrari obviously saying they wont cover under warranty...insurance company will replace the glass, but want the engine bay cleared of glass fragments first, which Ferrari wont cover. Stuck with what to do on this now.

    Thanks

    C


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  2. Redneck Slim

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    That's quite a story. You should post this in the 488 section too.
     
  3. Pazpez

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    Ah ok, im new to this forum so still finding my way around. Thanks
     
  4. Llenroc

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    Not that this is helping your situation at all but, I had a similar experience with my Maserati sunroof. I’m driving down the interstate and hear a load pop, luckily the sunroof cover was closed or I would have had a lap full of glass. Never could figure out why or how it happened
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  5. Pazpez

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    Wow!!
    That’s basically the same thing. My issue is I was stationary with the engine turned off and it still happened!
     
  6. Llenroc

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    yeah, surprised the hell out of me. Never had something like that happen in all the years of owning cars.
     
  7. Pazpez

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    Same!! I was literally stood looking at it for a minute in total disbelief lol
     
  8. Llenroc

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    haha I did the same thing, ie; wtf
     
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  9. Doc_Dent

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    Wow. That is weird!
    UR 488 + Maserati(I assume post 2015) should have the same make of rear glass I guess, I would suspect some sort or defect.
    Have you tried contacting FERRARI italy regarding the matter?
     

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