Body Computer Control Unit
SKU:
341895
$390.00
- Type: A central Electronic Control Unit (ECU) that acts as the primary “brain” for managing and controlling a vast array of the vehicle’s non-engine related electronic systems, particularly those related to comfort, convenience, security, and interior functions. It serves as a vital communication hub between various other ECUs.
- Function: The primary functions of the Body Computer Control Unit are extensive and critical for the vehicle’s operation, driver comfort, and safety:
- Lighting Control: Manages exterior and interior lighting, including headlights, taillights, turn signals, hazard lights, dome lights, and ambient lighting.
- Security & Immobilizer: Integrates with the vehicle’s anti-theft system, central locking, alarm system, and often the immobilizer to authenticate keys and prevent unauthorized starting.
- Power Accessories: Controls power windows, power mirrors, sunroof, and possibly power seats.
- Wiper/Washer System: Manages the operation of windscreen wipers (intermittent, variable speed) and washer fluid delivery.
- Door/Trunk/Hood Latches: Monitors and controls the locking and unlocking mechanisms for doors, trunk, and hood.
- Dashboard Integration: Communicates with the instrument cluster to display warning lights, messages, and status indicators related to body functions.
- Communication Gateway: Often acts as a gateway or router for communication between various other ECUs on different vehicle networks (e.g., CAN bus, LIN bus).
- Components: Consists of a sophisticated circuit board with microprocessors, memory, input/output drivers (for controlling relays and solenoids), and communication transceivers, all housed in a durable protective casing with multiple electrical connectors.
- Location: Typically located inside the vehicle’s cabin, often behind the dashboard, in the footwell area, or under the seats, in a protected environment away from engine heat and moisture.
- Material: Constructed from robust plastics for the housing, with high-quality electronic components designed to operate reliably within the vehicle’s electrical environment and withstand minor variations in cabin temperature.
- Design: Precisely programmed with Maserati-specific software to handle complex logical operations, manage power distribution to various circuits, and ensure seamless communication and synchronization between the myriad electronic systems in the GranTurismo.
GPS Antenna
SKU:
89251246
$365.00
- Type: A dedicated antenna designed to receive signals from Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites. This specific part number is engineered for precise compatibility with the navigation and infotainment systems in later model year Maserati GranTurismo vehicles.
- Function: The primary functions of the GPS antenna are crucial for modern vehicle functionality and driver convenience:
- Navigation System: Provides the necessary satellite signal input to the vehicle’s navigation unit, enabling accurate positioning, mapping, and route guidance.
- Location-Based Services: Supports other vehicle systems that rely on precise location data, such as telematics (emergency services, stolen vehicle tracking) and certain infotainment features.
- Time Synchronization: GPS signals also provide extremely accurate time data, which can be used by the vehicle’s internal clock and various electronic control units.
- Components: Typically consists of the antenna element itself (often a ceramic patch antenna), an integrated low-noise amplifier (LNA) to boost weak satellite signals, and a coaxial cable with a specific connector designed to plug into the vehicle’s head unit or navigation module. For Maserati, it might be a compact, self-contained unit, sometimes integrated into a larger roof-mounted “shark fin” antenna, or hidden within the dashboard/rear parcel shelf.
- Location: The exact mounting location can vary, but commonly found in areas with an unobstructed view of the sky, such as under the dashboard (e.g., near the windshield), on the rear parcel shelf, or, most visibly, integrated into a roof-mounted “shark fin” antenna.
- Material: Encased in a durable, weather-resistant plastic housing, with sensitive electronic components internally designed to withstand vehicle vibrations and temperature extremes.
- Design: Precisely tuned to receive GPS L1 band frequencies () and engineered for optimal signal reception even in challenging environments, ensuring reliable navigation performance for your Maserati.
MTA Minival-Maxirelay Module
SKU:
980145347
$61.00
- Type: This part number refers to an electrical power distribution module manufactured by MTA (a well-known automotive electrical component supplier). It is a specialized fuse and relay box designed to house and manage both “MINIVAL” type (mini blade) fuses for various circuits and “MAXIRELAY” type (high-current) relays for controlling heavy-load components.
- Function: The primary functions of this MTA Minival-Maxirelay Module are critical for the safe and reliable operation of numerous electrical systems within the vehicle:
- Circuit Protection: Houses multiple fuses of different amperages (Minival type) to protect individual electrical circuits from overcurrents, short circuits, and surges, preventing damage to wiring and components.
- Power Switching: Contains various high-capacity relays (Maxirelay type) that act as electrical switches, allowing a low-current control signal to switch on/off high-current circuits (e.g., fuel pump, cooling fan, headlights, horn, starter motor).
- Centralized Power Distribution: Serves as a centralized hub for distributing electrical power from the battery to a multitude of vehicle systems and components, ensuring organized and efficient wiring.
- System Integration: Provides a clean and robust interface for complex wiring harnesses, simplifying vehicle assembly and troubleshooting.
- Components: Consists of a durable plastic housing with multiple fuse slots (Minival size), relay sockets (Maxirelay size), bus bars, and internal wiring/circuitry. It will have one or more large electrical connectors to interface with the vehicle’s main wiring harnesses. It typically does not include the fuses or relays themselves, but provides the housing and connections for them.
- Location: Can be found in various locations within the vehicle, often in the engine bay (e.g., near the battery or fender well), under the dashboard, or in the trunk, strategically placed to optimize wiring routes for the circuits it controls. Its exact location depends on Maserati’s electrical architecture for these models.
- Material: Made from robust, heat-resistant, and flame-retardant automotive-grade plastics for the housing, with high-quality copper alloy terminals and bus bars for reliable electrical conductivity.
- Design: Precisely engineered by MTA to meet Maserati’s specific electrical load requirements, environmental conditions, and physical constraints. Its design ensures secure seating for fuses and relays, and effective protection of electrical connections.