Direction Emergency Light relay
SKU:
171375
$76.00
- Type: An electro-mechanical or electronic relay specifically designed to control the intermittent flashing of the vehicle’s turn signal (direction indicator) lights and hazard warning (emergency) lights.
- Function: This relay is responsible for creating the rhythmic on-off pulse that makes the lights flash.
- Turn Signals: When the turn signal stalk is activated, the relay completes and breaks the circuit to the selected side’s indicator lights, causing them to flash.
- Hazard Lights: When the hazard warning button is pressed, the relay completes and breaks the circuit to all turn signal lights simultaneously, causing them to flash in unison.
- Components: Typically a small, self-contained unit with an electrical coil, contacts (for electro-mechanical types), or solid-state components (for electronic types), enclosed in a plastic casing with electrical pins for connection.
- Location: Often located in a fuse box (either in the engine compartment or under the dashboard), or sometimes mounted independently behind the dashboard or console. Its exact location in the 4200’s electrical system would be detailed in a workshop manual.
- Material: Durable plastic casing with metal terminals and internal electronic/mechanical components designed for repeated operation.
- Design: Engineered to provide a consistent flash rate as per automotive standards. Modern relays may also detect bulb outages (hyper-flashing) or handle LED conversions.
- Compatibility: Essential for the proper operation of the turn signals and hazard lights in the Maserati 4200.
Fuses Cover
SKU:
980138226
$159.00
- Type: A molded plastic cover designed to protect a specific fuse box assembly.
- Function: The primary purpose of this cover is to shield the electrical fuses and relays within the fuse box from environmental elements such as moisture, dust, dirt, and physical damage. It also helps to prevent accidental contact with live electrical terminals, ensuring safety. Often, fuse covers have a diagram or legend molded into their underside, indicating the function and amperage of each fuse/relay, which is crucial for troubleshooting and maintenance.
- Components: Typically a single, rigid plastic piece with specific clips, tabs, or a sealing gasket designed to fit snugly over the fuse box.
- Location: Maserati 4200s typically have multiple fuse boxes. Part Number 980138226 is commonly associated with an internal or engine bay fuse box, given its function. Precise location (e.g., driver’s footwell, passenger footwell, engine bay, trunk) would depend on the specific vehicle’s electrical layout for this part number.
- Material: Durable, heat-resistant automotive-grade plastic, often with properties to withstand oil, chemicals, and UV exposure depending on its location (engine bay vs. cabin).
- Design: Precisely molded to fit the contours of the specific fuse box it covers, with designated slots or channels for wiring harnesses to pass through without compromising the seal.
IGE electronic Module
SKU:
195979
$425.00
- Type: An electronic control unit (ECU) referred to as the “IGE Module,” which functions as a gateway or interface for communication between various vehicle systems, particularly those related to the instrument panel and possibly body electronics. The acronym “IGE” often stands for “Instrument Panel Gateway Electronic.”
- Function: This module plays a crucial role in the vehicle’s electrical architecture by facilitating data exchange between different ECUs and components. Its primary functions include:
- Data Translation/Gateway: Converts and routes data signals between different communication networks (e.g., CAN-bus, K-Line) within the vehicle, ensuring that various control units can “talk” to each other.
- Instrument Panel Integration: Processes and relays information to and from the instrument cluster, ensuring accurate display of vehicle speed, RPM, fuel level, temperature, warning lights, and other vital information.
- Input/Output Processing: May receive inputs from various sensors and switches throughout the vehicle and process them for display on the instrument panel or for use by other control units.
- Diagnostic Interface: Serves as a point of access for diagnostic tools to communicate with the instrument panel and potentially other integrated systems.
- Components: A self-contained electronic unit with internal processors, memory, and multiple input/output ports for connecting to various vehicle wiring harnesses.
- Location: Typically located behind the dashboard, often in close proximity to the instrument cluster, making it accessible for wiring connections.
- Material: Durable plastic casing housing sensitive electronic circuit boards.
- Design: A complex, integrated electronic device engineered to withstand the automotive environment, including temperature fluctuations and vibration.
- Compatibility: Essential for the proper operation of the instrument panel and inter-module communication in the Maserati 4200. This specific part number corresponds to a particular revision or software version.
Yaw Sensor
SKU:
188172
$399.00
- Type: An electronic sensor that measures the vehicle’s angular velocity (rate of rotation) around its vertical axis (yaw). It’s a key component of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP) or Maserati Stability Program (MSP).
- Function: The yaw sensor constantly provides crucial data to the vehicle’s ESP/MSP control unit. By measuring how quickly the car is rotating or spinning on its own axis, the sensor helps the control unit determine if the vehicle is diverging from the driver’s intended path (as indicated by steering wheel angle and wheel speed). If the yaw rate is inconsistent with steering input and vehicle speed, the ESP/MSP system can then selectively apply individual brakes or reduce engine power to help bring the car back under control, preventing skids or loss of traction.
- Components: A self-contained electronic unit typically containing a micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) gyroscope, an accelerometer (often integrated to measure lateral acceleration), and associated signal processing circuitry, all enclosed in a durable housing with an electrical connector.
- Location: Often located in the vehicle’s cabin, typically under a seat, in the center console, or mounted to the floor pan, usually near the vehicle’s center of gravity. This placement ensures it accurately measures the entire vehicle’s movement without being unduly influenced by suspension articulation or external elements.
- Material: Robust plastic or metal casing housing sensitive electronic components.
- Design: Engineered for high precision and rapid response, crucial for dynamic stability control. It must be securely mounted to avoid erroneous readings from vibration.
- Compatibility: Essential for the proper functioning of the Maserati Stability Program (MSP/ESP) in the 4200.