Here's Everything That's WRONG With My CHEAP Maserati GranTurismo

[@jeffsousa399]

Ok, Bro. From an experienced Maserati owner, your gas smell is the classic fuel pump plastic cracked on top, you will find raw gas, pooled on the top… Danger will Robinson! Stop driving, until you fix that!. 2nd.. buy the bypass seat sensor, to fool the system, to think there is a passenger, in the front seat.. Safety tip #2. If the SRS or airbag light is on while driving, it will NOT inflate any airbags, until you bypass the seat, and have it on full time.. I would rather have the passenger air bag go off with an empty seat, in a crash, and survive it.. Lastly, you have a Low Voltage signal, because that cheap ass interstate battery is crap, replace it, the cars are VERY sensitive to voltage, and don’t EVER jump start them. Charge a battery off the car, and re install a fresh charged one.. And yes, with basic logical maintenance, they are extremely reliable, just pay attention, and don’t accept a “warning” as a remedy. Fix the issues!!! BTY, the check engine light, is always on, because guess what??? It’s Checking the Engine!! That’s what it goes off.. Worry when it doesn’t!!!!! If it doesn’t, then usually the PRE CAT is the culprit.. good luck, FIX those fuel Pumps! About 1K each…. Jeff

[@pelu7104]

Jeff , I have an airbag failure (red light) on my 2008 GT ...am I reading your comment correctly that NO airbags will deploy until that issue is corrected? Thanks for the help I will stop driving it if that is the case.

[@jeffsousa399]

@@pelu7104That is correct, but you just need to locate the yellow plug under the passenger seat, and research the bypass adapter online for the car, or at minimum, find out what .50 cent resistor you can solder in the wires going to the car harness. It’s usually just the passenger seat weight sensor.. Good Luck! Jeff

[@lukabilic6081]

Reading comments from gentlemen like yourself makes me want to buy a Maserati and enjoy it and take care of it. Unfortunately, I do not have a garage thus I would most likely not be able to maintain the vehicle as she should be maintained (at least not without destroying my wallet at the local dealership :) , couple of dents on my wallet are fine)

[@dennism5731]

Had my Maserati for over two years now - runs like a dream, looks even better, and sounds fantastic - no complaints from this happy owner.

[@crisbattaglia4668]

Look up the door repair for the quatrroporte. They have same issues but the forums have a fix for about 30 cents. Uses a washer.

[@FeloniousSavage]

Our boy Johnny Ross hopped back in the car game flexing on us in the Maserati... 💪😎

[@CarswithNash]

I hate all that wheel sensor nonsense. I like how Mercedes does it, they just read the wheel speed off the ABS sensors and if the speed changes it knows that the tire pressure is off.

[@billreimer1214]

Maserati engine light always comes on when starting up. It is like a self engine check. Worry only when it does not go off. LOL.

[@ragnarocking]

I know Maseratis get a lot of shit, but I've wanted one (or a Lotus) since high school. Such beautiful cars.

[@MtnBadger]

Me too, and I was in highschool when the Lotus Elanté was new. 😊was

[@pops55650]

The Maserati is a good looking car, hope you can get it all fixed, wish those tires were in stock though

[@WatchJRGo]

We ordered the world's cheapest front tires so I don't die this weekend, throwing them on in the morning 😂

[@worldofrandometry6912]

If that fuel vapour ignites inside the car you'll want a functioning door handle.

[@richieduck67]

Smell can equal vapours equals boom boom

[@gregh7457]

i'de be more concerned about the drain bramage

[@peterwarner8541]

We had a Durango that had the gas smell and it was the evap system. I think it resulted from overfilling with gas (not stopping when the pump clicked off). I tried refilling the charcoal canister myself but the garage had to replace various components in the end which was quite pricey for what it was.

[@TakuroSpirit77]

Yeah that's why they tell you NOT to 'top off'. It shocking how many people do not realize the damage it causes.

[@rolexmasterpiece9477]

People who buy Chrysler's aren't sharp at all.

[@rossk4946]

Find a junkyard in the UK that’s parting out one of these. Your drivers side handle is their passenger side handle…so it should be good 😄

[@robertharker9010]

Nice final point, John Ross....

[@fillg]

The passenger seat weight sensor grid thing is probably from someone climbing across and putting their knee in the middle of the passenger seat because the drivers door handle is broken and they didn't think to use the outside handle. One problem lead to the other.

[@DanMosqueda]

In my 2004 M3, I have to drive for a few miles after resetting TPMS, so it’s likely the same for Maserati. Also, I cannot imagine having a temperature controlled facility for a workplace - this garage IS your workplace and it should be comfortable year round so you can be productive. Don’t listen to people whose use case would be the occasional uncomfortable day working on their cars. Keep up the great work John Ross!

[@SwimCoach8]

This body style and the Aston Martins....What beauties.

[@andrewzanas9387]

What a beautiful ride! Has to be satisfying as heck to see the dash lighting up like a Christmas tree. It's the car's way of thanking you for your indefatigable faith and persistence.. Def good Karma. How sweet is that. Amazing responses here from other owners too (see below). You're back! Good to see Johnny again, smiling & keeping you motivated..

[@aeroman5239]

Seeing that '79 Regal takes me back to my HS days. I owned a '79 Buick Regal Limited Coupe w/medium green paint, 1/2 white Landeau vinyl roof, and green cloth "Brougham" interior (seats had button-down pillow backs). Buick Rallye wheels w/Dunlop Qualifiers. 301 V8 w/2-bbl. Bought it from a Buick dealer - it was the owner's wife's car. Kept it through senior year in HS, and then sold it w/125k miles before I went off to college.

[@rickruberti5214]

Cool story dude.

[@julias-shed]

You can fix the seat with a resistor usually so it thinks someone is in the seat I’ve done that on a BMW 😀

[@v8aj]

I bought a 4200 for 6k 3 years ago and it’s been epic. Check parts prices with Maserati first, some stuff is expensive, some is dirt cheap. Electronic parts in particular are often nearly as cheap as 1/4 of the price as the equivalent on my 07 Ford daily

[@defectvirus]

Love the Mazi content!!! 🎉🎉❤

[@timtimtimmay4654]

Just find some buttons from a C6 Corvette and install them tastefully. Seems like a possible great solution depending on where you mount them, especially since they are installed in the pull handle from the factory and may be able to be modified to look factory.

[@Pislui]

probably for the seat you can add a resistor and emulate a presence on the seat at all times, common problem on e46 too and I solved that way

[@samiamm5764]

Pull up next to people and ask them to let u out like a conceirge

[@WatchJRGo]

Haha, I have my passenger get out and open my door 🚪

[@benfrancis4896]

I would have thought the inner door handle being cable operated was a safety matter; i.e. if you have an accident and that disrupts the vehicle's power you're still able to effectively exit the vehicle. Or in more practical terms, when it comes over all Italian and the electrics take a dump, you can still get out! haha

[@FeloniousSavage]

WatchJrFlex: Maserati Edition 😎

[@tomkatdj]

Maserati are parts bin cars…..pull it apart and google the part number. It’ll be Chrysler, Dodge or Jeep…… For the seat measure the resistance of the drivers seat whilst occupied, and run a matching resistor across the circuit. On the down side your airbags will deploy even if not occupied, but that is a price I’d be willing to pay…….

[@themaseratiinn5743]

Not on those GT's and Quattroporte from that era.. Those cars are all Ferrari. Sorry chico!!!! Good Try!!!!

[@tomkatdj]

@@themaseratiinn5743 baaaaaaaaahahahaha…….you are delusional…….it’s made by the Fiat Chrysler group, was thrown together in record time, and as all modern Maseratis is an absolute pile of crap. (As is your deluded opinion)

[@TonyElam]

My 88 Silverado has a pretty rich fuel smell. Kinda figure it’s the charcoal canister, but it hasn’t bothered me. Kinda reminds me of my Grandpas ol shop. It’s on the list to fix, but I have a big list!

[@Anthonyjt12]

Had same problem 2004 Volvo V70R. Fixed under recall for free. Bad fuel pump in gas tank.

[@KarelBeelaertsvanBlokland]

Just love the shape of the GranTurismo. Power GT

[@alansmith4734]

7:32 I watch South Main Auto Repair LLC, and quite a few evap codes are due to faulty gas caps.

[@WatchJRGo]

The gas cap on this looks recent, maybe they were chasing the problem and replaced it 🤔

[@floodx4947]

Yes, the gas cap can, and does cause a lot of EVAP codes. But on most modern cars, there are separate codes to help find them. You will have a 'small leak' code, that is common for gas cap, or 'large leak' that will indicate something other than the cap. Also, I would not expect a major fuel smell from just a cap. Honestly ... I would not expect it from just a canister either, but I have ZERO experience with Maserati, so maybe it can cause a smell.

[@alansmith4734]

@@WatchJRGo The cap was defective, because he ran a Smoke Machine through the fuel system and smoke was escaping through the cap. Most are bad Canisters.

[@DaveSomething]

My TPMS are 2009 and 2011, both hoopties, all original. every time the light comes on I wonder if it's finally toast or the tire's low... so far, tire low due to winter coolness.

[@viktortokic5756]

Whoa shout out to Dave's detail it looks great

[@edfrawley4356]

Always loved the styling of the Maserati but through my many years I have never heard anything positive about their build quality. Still, money no object I would probably buy one.

[@trainmanbob]

Hence why they didn't put the full name on it...MASERATIC

[@robertm3730]

If money were no object, then you might as well buy a Ferrari. I looked up costs on parts on these cars and they are Ferrari prices. ONE SET of brake pads are over $700 and one strut is over $1500. EVEN IF you do the repairs yourself, the maintenance costs are why you see them selling used for 10% of their original sticker.

[@craigjohnson3603]

Good video JR, I didn't know you could solder new batteries into the wheel sensors, I would do that before paying 1k for new ones.😮

[@WatchJRGo]

The Autel sensors I use are $27 each 💯

[@craigjohnson3603]

@@WatchJRGo wow, didn't know they were that cheap I've got a 2013 FJ and they're acting up!🤡

[@GrandMoffJoseph]

3:47 - would it be possible to 3D print a replacement 'stay' piece for the inner door mechanism? (or if not 3D print, manufacture one out of a stronger material of some kind?) /I'm just assuming it's a cheap plastic piece at the moment (?) //car's looking stunning though! The detail minted it out nicely

[@glassvial]

I don't know what the part looks like, but I'd be surprised if it's such a common failure that someone hasn't come up with a stronger alternative yet, even if it requires a bit of fabrication.

[@mac4boys541]

Being a parts bin car, Ferrari, Maserati , a FIAT panda part might , could, may, just fit. Start simple, expand response from there. @@glassvial

[@philtowle4683]

Print in plastic to use as a wax for casting

[@ravneiv]

Driving beater 80's Mustangs and Camaros back in high school, am very familiar with a car reeking of gasoline constantly.

[@g55wingmaster]

You need to turn on the digital rpm indicator on the dash. It gives you are shift bar on the screen in the guage cluster.

[@mosolmangaming4794]

For the electronic button, u could use the unused button on the dashboard!

[@WhiskyCardinalWes]

I hope the GT is a keeper.

[@steveaustin7306]

Thats nothing as far as problems go. Great find

[@toolzshed]

Whoa the detail is amazing!! 🤘🏽🔥😲❤️

[@cppctek]

Ooof. It was slight worse than I thought. Good thing TPMs fixed ❤ 18:22

[@MapOfEurasia]

I think you can put a weight sensor emulator for the passenger seat, I had to do it on my E39 and now the airbag light is off. Yeah, in the case of a crash the passenger airbag would activate even if no one is in the seat but whatever.

[@jcwfla]

Yep it’s a resistor or something. But i wouldn’t document it on you tube!

[@jimc2445]

while your windows are down you should be playing "lifes been good" by Joe Walsh at max volume.

[@philbisi2057]

I always thought a Maserati does 185. But as long as life’s going good. 🥸

[@brian5o]

You gotta watch out about losing your license though because then you can’t drive.

[@Cartier_specialist]

Nice Joe Walsh reference. 😂

[@BrianMoulton-z7o]

Love your channel, but hit a nerve with the Maserati bad rap. I have a 2006 Maserati Spyder. Owned many years. No more cost to fix than a Subaru STi. While the Subaru tricked out with turbos and exotic components, that person is still driving a Subaru. Maserati's are cool. Anyways, on the fuel smell, your Maserati should have the same twin fuel pumps, like the Ferrari's of that area, that crack on the top. Just had same issue with my Spyder. Left fuel pump housing cracked on top. Common problem. Massive fuel smell, even with windows open. Repaired with fuel resistent JB Weld. Continue the good woork.

[@rosellini69]

That's the normal tire wear for a maserati. I only put Michelin or pirelli on my cars. The cable for the door is an easy fix, just take off the door panel and you'll figure it out

[@ckm-mkc]

Capacitive touch on the door pull... Slick & no need for a button, electronics are readily available. Sell it as a kit and make your money back on the car.... For the seat, on my Z3 coupe you can fake the sensor with resistor. Thinks someone is sitting in it all the time - not an issue since I don't think someone is going to put a baby seat there....

[@chrisgotski9837]

My Audi A4 had a Gas Smell. Because when I put in new fuel pump they didn't put seal on right. Do you have a fuel pump under back seat?

[@kerrylewis2581]

What will come first? The lifts in the new shop or the sale of the Maserati after a fun weekend.

[@boilerhousegarage]

Don't you find that setting a thermostat at a constant temperature feels too warm in the summer and too cold in the winter? I usually have to adjust down and up a few degrees (same with car climate control). Even though 72°F should be an ideal all-year temperature, I think human bodies seek warmer and cooler conditions depending on the season.

[@69Dartman]

And now we get to know how good or bad the car is. I'm sure Johnnie will be busy if you need help. Gonna be a nice car when done👍

[@Cartier_specialist]

That's why my car has metal TPMS valve stems. Very interesting.

[@WatchJRGo]

Yeah, mostly see them on luxury and exotic cars with W and Y rated tires 🛞

[@Cartier_specialist]

​@@WatchJRGoMine are V rated but I've heard the top speed is drag limited to approximately 156mph. I can personally vouch it'll knock off 150mph with no problem.

[@philtowle4683]

You need to buy a handle from a UK car. I did it with a door mirror from a Chrysler voyager. Shipping was more than the mirror though.

[@jefferyyounce5372]

I owned a 08 GT and bought it with 14k miles in 2019. I put 15k miles on it and did a 25k maintenance on it ($3,500) dealership and experienced very little to no problems with it. I feared the cam variator issue and when I started it one morning that dreaded clatter happened. It was brief but after getting estimates of $9-12k to get it fixed. I sold it ASAP. I'm getting ready to purchase a 2013-15 when the variators were fixed. I loved the car! I'm told all the bugs were fixed after 2012????? ANy input would be appreciated.

[@patrickossowski5632]

the seat sensor problem is easy there is a bypass you can buy in england about 45.00 fixes problem

[@DaveSomething]

and your Maserati should do 185, Joe Walsh sang a song about it. You probably have a limo, you can ride in the back.

[@richardgreene3460]

My Lexus LS460L TMS did exactly as yours! After driving it about 5 miles, it "fixed" itself!

[@johnf8877]

You can be the star of “Duke’s of Milan” with that door handle!

[@FeloniousSavage]

"Casually flexs Ferrari while moving it off the lift"... 😂😂😂

[@Slyder42]

Several cars I have had, the airbag code is due to the clockspring. Do all the steering wheel controls work okay?

[@bikeman1x11]

why wouldnt you get 4 good tires on a car like that? especially for a road trip

[@rumplestilskin5776]

Is that real or fake wood trim?

[@NightKnight2048]

That intro… I almost thought you were going to say today we’re going to give it a John Ross score.

[@HJ-vs7lf]

Look for the door handle in the UK! Or any RHD country

[@DIY_Al]

Open the panel and see what is under that panel. You can probably use some bike parts to "fix" it.

[@PaintGuy]

Ducati called their electronically adjustable suspension “Skyhook” too haha

[@tobiaskarlsson9094]

I know exactly how that seat sensor got destroyed. Somene put their knee in the seat cushion and ripped the sensor mat beneath. Ugly fix- a resistor and a diode that will fool the computer into thinking someone is always sitting in the seat. Problem is if the system that decides wheter or not the fasten seat belt bong should sound uses the same mat then you will always have to have that seatbelt connected.

[@valis992000]

What scan tool are you using that works with this car? I bought one a few months ago and have been told my cheap Foxworth (sp?) scanner that works with all my US made stuff will not work with the Maserati. Can you recommend one that is known to work?

[@robdempley1633]

People who top off their gas tank when filling up destroy their evap canisters. The canister is probably full of gas, hence the smell.

[@avioncamper]

Hi JR, When you say the cheapest type of car, I think of Hoovie with his tag line. Please buy some front tires. Hope you have a safe trip. After detailing, the M is great looking w/ the black leather. Don't like that gas smell, not safe....

[@douglasmiller1467]

I love all your video's JR and I'm very happy your new shop will be up and running soon.

[@rsw9480]

Maybe you could incorporate a electric swith int the interior handle (backside) it would be hidden and not change the oem appearance. ??

[@peterjones2845]

The front orange indicators make the car look dated, but still a very nice car.

[@mac4boys541]

Go to Johnny's shop, Move the Ferrari, park it next to the Bently, move a random BMW , park it over behind a Range Rover to get the Maserati in the shop. ( The Castle, film ref. Australian film.)

[@philtowle4683]

Lot of non German cars there

[@tubro6er]

I Love the colour do you have any idea what it is called TANX..

[@Dorightby]

Selling my GT running and driving 17k buys it clean title well maintained just need some interior parts reupholster

[@ts6141]

Thankful for a 4 day work week, why am I still up!?

[@H4HDJD]

Couldn’t you make it that you pull the door handle and when it opens enough it completes the circuit to open the door? That way you don’t have a weird button on the side?

[@sp1nrx]

When I was shopping for cars I was looking at the Alfa Romeros. Then I realized that Italian cars are like that beautiful woman that all men lust after but they know there are flaws that make a relationship impossible. You all know this female. She exists and so do Italian cars: beautiful, stylish, impressive, sensual, the power of instilling envy but under all that it's just not up to par and problems will continually haunt you once the honeymoon is over.

[@Dorightby]

How cheap? I’m thinking of selling mine soon & im thinking for what I’m planning on asking it will be the cheapest in the states running great. Clean title 105k miles 4.2 cam caps have been done with control arms

[@WatchJRGo]

$16.5

[@Dorightby]

Shesh that’s pretty cheap how many miles? I was planning on asking 17k but if you could use 2 of the cheapest GT in the states. I’ll sell it to you for $16k I’m in central ARKANSAS

[@carlgruver695]

Why didn't you check the E-vac system while it was on the lift?

[@gregdiamond6023]

I have that Joe Wash tune running through my head. My Maserati does 185. I lost my license now I don’t drive. I hate it when I get a song stùck in my head. I thought everyone would like to know.😂

[@rosellini69]

What type of scanner are you using?

[@SomeJuanPlay]

That's such a great looking car!! It's a shame that they are so expensive to fix

[@themaseratiinn5743]

The check engine lights stays on for 18 seconds after ignition in all Maseratis of that era as a systems check. Late Ferraris did the same thing. No harm there...

[@naijataylor9822]

You really have to let the check engine light go away before moving the Maserati and or Ferrari! As to not confuse it as well as give it at least a second to warm up because it will cut your performance when cold if it's not warm enough

[@ThriftMachine]

Can you 3D Print the cable hold? Maybe improve it some aling the way

[@ottoskeen9499]

what ever happened to fixing the easy stuff first? fix the rear trunk lid struts

[@egeckolizard1149]

Scuderia Parts is your best friend.

[@bluetwinbill794]

No tires In Kansas?

[@glendekoker3682]

M5 has rubber stems my TPMS still work 2006

[@died4us590]

I like the look and color of this car, you are right about it looking modern. At least it doesn't have a drug runner history like that SUV hoovie bought that had the strong chemical smell in it. I don't care much for white car's, guess I've seen one to many white vehicle's in the rust belt of lower michigan. For some reason, white looks the worst once the rust starts eating it up, and then leaves drip stains hat look pretty bad. I figure once you drive this car around after the road trip for a week or two, it'll be gone because you have your usual daily driver's rolling. G-d bless.

[@MtnBadger]

Adam's makes an iron remover for your paint so (if you take care of your car at all) you can neutralize the metal intrusion and stop a lot of the issues with white cars. I get it about having other rust issues that run down on the paint, that is another bridge to blow up.

[@Scotty_in_Ohio]

I often have to pay extra for the "two hand yank" in my Maserati.... Aside from some likely persistent annoying things I'd like to see this stick around for a while - would be a fun car to update the infotainment system and use it for a "road burner" (GT type duty).

[@gregh7457]

you pay extra for the two hand yank in your maserati? oh lordy lord

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

So what was the gasoline smell?

[@geraldbennett7035]

Gett'ner done

[@mmmadog]

One thing I learned from working on cars. If it reeks of gas you don't run or drive it. That's just plain dumb.

[@casualsweats]

I wish I had the knowledge, tools, or friends to fix my car problems. Do you have friend applications!? LOL Keep up the videos JR.

[@aarond23]

TPMS when it goes bad is one of the most annoying things on modern cars