B3120 Maserati Granturismo DTC Code

Maserati Granturismo Engine Specifications:

Engine Type :	Multi-Cylinder Engine
Cylinder Type :	V-Type Engine
Engine Air Intake Process :	Naturally Aspirated

Your Maserati Granturismo engine control system detects a problem, the computer stores the diagnostic trouble code B3120 in its memory. To figure out what is wrong with your vehicle you must first extract the B3120 DTC For Maserati Granturismo.

B3120 Maserati Granturismo engine problem can be occur defective fan clutches are a common and often overlooked cause of engine overheating. The shear characteristics of the clutch fluid gradually deteriorates over time, with an average loss in drive efficiency of about 200 rpm per year. Eventually slippage reaches the point where effective cooling is no longer possible and overheating results. (On average, the life of a fan clutch is about the same as a water pump. If one needs to be replaced, the other usually does too.)

B3120 Maserati Granturismo DTC Meaning

B	Body Code - Problem is antilock brake system, electronic suspension and steering systems.
3	SAE - Generic
1	Fuel And Air Metering
2	Cruise Control Servo Indicates Low
0	Transmission Engaged At High Throttle Angle

The original multi-displacement system turned off opposite pairs of cylinders, allowing the engine to have three different configurations and displacements. B3120 Maserati Granturismo code had an elaborate diagnostics procedure, including showing engine trouble codes on the air conditionning display. However, the system was troublesome, misunderstood by customers, and a rash of unpredictable failures led to the technology being quickly retired.