MASERATI NORTH AMERICA, INC.

TECHNICAL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Section Section serial n° Bulletin n° Date Pages

MNA - 16 October 2004 2

SUBJECT: Quattroporte Transmission Diagnosis Software

For your information, please note tha t the North America market uses specific software
on SD3 to communicate with the Nodo Cambio Robotizzato (Duoselect transmission).
In the event that any software other than what is listed below is used, some parameters
and acquisitions could be incomplete and/or incorrect.

The correct software for diagnosis and clutch setup is indicated on the SD3 as CFC301
and/or Sofast 3. The marking CFC301 can also can be found on the NCR
Control unit located in the trunk above the battery. In order to access the below listed
software be sure to have version 8.4H or above installed on your PC and in your
SD3tester.

Figure 1 shows the correct diagnosis software that should always be used to diagnose
transmission faults in the Quattroporte:

Figure 1
For clutch setup please be sure to follow the following steps:
1. Load your Quattroporte technical documentation CD (be sure to have all 7
updates installed from Modis)
2. Click on Service Manual
3. Click on Gearbox Components
4. Click on Electronically Controlled Gearbox Controls
5. Click on Kiss point (PIS) adjustment procedure
6. Follow all instructions carefully

Please note that upon booting up SD3 you must enter the diagnosis software Kisspoint
NCR CFC301 as shown in figure 2:

Figure 2

Please note that cable 95979568 is needed to complete the procedure and will be
automatically sent to your dealer.