Sorry you got a lemon. There are a few in every batch. But don't hold the reliability of a few cars tarnish your view of the brand as a whole. Mine is a gem. It has been flawlessly reliable the whole time I've owned it. If you got yours second hand, the lack of reliability could have been due to how it was maintained by the previous owner.
@@bigpapa247 The previous owner may have not been timely with oil changes, used wrong oil type, or not maintained proper fluid levels, or even may have abused it. Garaging it for long periods of time can also be harmful. Seals dryup and crack, fluids get old and loose effectivness. How the previous owner treated the car has a large impact on its reliability in the future. Some people just dont care.
Hi James , i got 2016 ghibli sq4 i love it But its Bluetooth started making weird sounds while playing music or sometimes no sound at all Tried different devices Will jb4 let me play music through
The maps have changed with updates. I keep my JB4 updated. Now Map 0 is factory, Map 1 is for 91 Octane, map 2 is for 93 octane. I think 4 is valet and 5 is for race fuel, and 6 is configurable. I only use map1 since all I can get at the pump is 91 octane. There is more exhaust popping in map1 than in map0 when I shift from 1st to 2nd and then to 3rd. But if you want extreme popping, get a custom tune.
My friend i own 2014 maserati ghibli s q4...the issue i am having is very different..when i try acceration after 4.000rpm to 5.000rpm car lose power..and then regain power..what do you think make this fault ? Bad purge valve ? Or solonoid valve ?
Just had thought on the way to work. Check the rubber coupling between the throttle body and the intake ducting. There could be a small leak there that opens under high boost which occurs at that rpm. Common issue with those rubber couplings. New ones are upgraded and thicker. So if you buy a new coupling get new clamps as well. Watch the last video in my Replacing Oil Pressure Sensor series. I install a new coupling in that video.
@@JamesDIYGarage my friend my english is not good..could you tell me which video and time to watch these parts you mention ? And should i also change purge valve, solonoid valve,oil ,transsmision oil and spaek plugs with injectors foe 122.00km maintenance ? Because i just bought car last week..and i should take it to maintenance i think ? By the way my friend has also ghibli ans i drove it few times..his car is way faster then my car..and i also found today that soloneid valve cable which is under engine cover has som damage..do you think maybe this might be issiue ?
So I just got done installing everything made sure everything was plugged in right . As I opened up the app n tried connecting , but no device found I even get close to the Bluetooth n still nothing , what do u suggest I do ?
@@LongIslandFirearms1 Depends on if you have the latest updated firmware. If you do, here they are. Map0 - Factory tuning MAP1 - 91 to 93 Octane MAP2 -93+ Octane MAP3 - E30+ MAP4 Low Boost Valet mode MAP5 - Same AS MAP3 MAP6 - User Defined MAP7 - 100+ Octane
Hey James I’m thinking about buying a 2014 Maserati ghibli sq4 with 31,000 miles, do you recommend getting a warranty for the engine, power train and axels and a little electrical components but it’s 3k. The car has always been serviced at Maserati and well kept in Florida.
Get a Prepurchase Inspection at an independent European auto shop that does Maserati cars. If you are not mechanically inclined and do not work on cars, yes get a warranty. It could be cheaper for you in the long run.
@@JamesDIYGarage well I bought a wrecked 2018 jaguar from Copart and fixed it up and sold it. So I guess I’m kinda of mechanically inclined I just looked at UA-cam videos and figured it out haha. I’m sure your videos will help me a lot if I run into trouble.
I have been assured by Burger Motor Sport that the JB4 device itself will not impact long term reliability. Having said that I read in the N54 forums that pushing the car to it's limits can reveal problems that existed before you installed the device. So far I my car has not revealed any issues. I have been driving and just doing a pull here and there. I have not completed my testing though. As soon as I do I will do a video and post numbers and graphs.
haha, abut 30 minutes. In hindsight, it would have been easier if I removed the windshield water tray and the strut tower support beam 1st. Maybe take the same amount of time, but a lot less frustration.
I had a long email discussion with Burger Motor Sports. I was concerned about the mileage on my car 80k. But they assured me the tune by default is not overly aggressive and is safe for my engine.
Thanks for the offer. This is my daily driver. Can't afford to leave it in an undrivable condition waiting for the ECU to come back. The JB4 is good enough for now.
Perfect install. THanks for the tips I used a U hook and was able to remove it and used my 7 yr old and his fingers to pull the plug LOL . Updated the APP and its NICE in level 2. We have 93 here in NY and it WAKES up this puppy. I have a Grandsport 18 and in Sport the exhaust does loose a little tone at 6500. I find the exhaust 3500 makes a amazing sound. So, James thank you for the video. One thing they dont do is label the connectors, your video showed me which to use (it's kinda obvious) but I wanted to be double sure.
Yea, but it is very easy. Just be careful not to touch the chips and the back of the board unless you have grounded with a PC technicians ground strap. I dont have one here at the house. Lot of them at work tho.
Just purchased my 2014 with 57km! I can’t wait
Congratulations :)
now im thinking on buying this JB4 for mine!!! waiting on your next video to see the changes
Congrats on 1000 subs. You deserve it. Ive learned alot from your videos about my car.
Thank you for your kind words. I really appreciate it.
Sold mine last week! Man was that car a pain in the ass!
Sorry you got a lemon. There are a few in every batch. But don't hold the reliability of a few cars tarnish your view of the brand as a whole. Mine is a gem. It has been flawlessly reliable the whole time I've owned it. If you got yours second hand, the lack of reliability could have been due to how it was maintained by the previous owner.
Why is that?
@@bigpapa247 The previous owner may have not been timely with oil changes, used wrong oil type, or not maintained proper fluid levels, or even may have abused it. Garaging it for long periods of time can also be harmful. Seals dryup and crack, fluids get old and loose effectivness. How the previous owner treated the car has a large impact on its reliability in the future. Some people just dont care.
Hi James , i got 2016 ghibli sq4 i love it
But its Bluetooth started making weird sounds while playing music or sometimes no sound at all
Tried different devices
Will jb4 let me play music through
No, the JB4 is tune box.
I just got mine in the mail on Friday. I need it put in the car this week.
Did you watch my entire video? If not you might be able to use the tips. IM me if you need help.
@@JamesDIYGarage Did you test the JB4 yesterday?
@@acasphalt No. I cleaned the Air Filters yesterday. I may do a test drive today off camera so I know what to expect when I do it on camera.
@@JamesDIYGarage we hooked everything up and we can't get it to connect to the phone, JB4 thinks its a unit issue, they are sending me another one
i know it was while but can u explain which map did what? does it come with explanation? can you do burble(exhaust) on jb4?
The maps have changed with updates. I keep my JB4 updated. Now Map 0 is factory, Map 1 is for 91 Octane, map 2 is for 93 octane. I think 4 is valet and 5 is for race fuel, and 6 is configurable. I only use map1 since all I can get at the pump is 91 octane. There is more exhaust popping in map1 than in map0 when I shift from 1st to 2nd and then to 3rd. But if you want extreme popping, get a custom tune.
@@JamesDIYGarage yeah i already spoke with uprev they dont have it unfortunately...i cant find anyone who can play with its weird
@@vandalov777Hey! Any luck with your tune?
@@neverstopexploring2238 no;(
james, I saw your makita :)) a good tool for a Maserati. I don't have time for my little Maserati yet.
How do you like the JB4 one year later? Noticeable gains? Would you recommend it?
Yes, there is a noticable gain. Recommended.
My friend i own 2014 maserati ghibli s q4...the issue i am having is very different..when i try acceration after 4.000rpm to 5.000rpm car lose power..and then regain power..what do you think make this fault ? Bad purge valve ? Or solonoid valve ?
Do you have any fault codes?
@@JamesDIYGarage no nothing..and when i hit full throttle car sometimes jumps in the middle of acceration..no engine codes no limp lights..
@@ilyasbuyuklu1587do you have a Pedal Commander or other after market throttle performance enhancement device?
Just had thought on the way to work. Check the rubber coupling between the throttle body and the intake ducting. There could be a small leak there that opens under high boost which occurs at that rpm. Common issue with those rubber couplings. New ones are upgraded and thicker. So if you buy a new coupling get new clamps as well. Watch the last video in my Replacing Oil Pressure Sensor series. I install a new coupling in that video.
@@JamesDIYGarage my friend my english is not good..could you tell me which video and time to watch these parts you mention ? And should i also change purge valve, solonoid valve,oil ,transsmision oil and spaek plugs with injectors foe 122.00km maintenance ? Because i just bought car last week..and i should take it to maintenance i think ? By the way my friend has also ghibli ans i drove it few times..his car is way faster then my car..and i also found today that soloneid valve cable which is under engine cover has som damage..do you think maybe this might be issiue ?
So I just got done installing everything made sure everything was plugged in right . As I opened up the app n tried connecting , but no device found I even get close to the Bluetooth n still nothing , what do u suggest I do ?
Did you pair it to your phone 1st?
I actually got it to work , one of the connection was loose , n I must say you definitely can feel the difference on map 2
Perfect video ty. I need to get 12v to the mirror for direct connect of radar and camera. Any ideas
Watch my video installing Waylens 360 4G Dash Cam in my car
ua-cam.com/video/T4a14jt4ZDU/v-deo.html
@@JamesDIYGarage On it this week TY. Mines a 18 got my JB4 today too! DO you know what all the mapping are defined?
@@LongIslandFirearms1 Depends on if you have the latest updated firmware. If you do, here they are.
Map0 - Factory tuning
MAP1 - 91 to 93 Octane
MAP2 -93+ Octane
MAP3 - E30+
MAP4 Low Boost Valet mode
MAP5 - Same AS MAP3
MAP6 - User Defined
MAP7 - 100+ Octane
@@JamesDIYGarage Bingo TYTY! Lastly whats the two black wires coming out of the wiring harness. ?
Hey James I’m thinking about buying a 2014 Maserati ghibli sq4 with 31,000 miles, do you recommend getting a warranty for the engine, power train and axels and a little electrical components but it’s 3k. The car has always been serviced at Maserati and well kept in Florida.
Get a Prepurchase Inspection at an independent European auto shop that does Maserati cars. If you are not mechanically inclined and do not work on cars, yes get a warranty. It could be cheaper for you in the long run.
@@JamesDIYGarage well I bought a wrecked 2018 jaguar from Copart and fixed it up and sold it. So I guess I’m kinda of mechanically inclined I just looked at UA-cam videos and figured it out haha. I’m sure your videos will help me a lot if I run into trouble.
Good vid! Thinking about doing this to my stock 14 SQ4 with map 2, but I'm concerned about the long-term reliability.
I have been assured by Burger Motor Sport that the JB4 device itself will not impact long term reliability. Having said that I read in the N54 forums that pushing the car to it's limits can reveal problems that existed before you installed the device. So far I my car has not revealed any issues. I have been driving and just doing a pull here and there. I have not completed my testing though. As soon as I do I will do a video and post numbers and graphs.
How long did that back connector take you to get off and the new one on approximately?
haha, abut 30 minutes. In hindsight, it would have been easier if I removed the windshield water tray and the strut tower support beam 1st. Maybe take the same amount of time, but a lot less frustration.
Great Video and Super nice Maserati!
Thank you for your kind words.
Is this the same process on a 2017 and up
As long as it is gas / petrol it should be.
I am not sure if I would do only tuning that possibly can hurt your engine lol.
I had a long email discussion with Burger Motor Sports. I was concerned about the mileage on my car 80k. But they assured me the tune by default is not overly aggressive and is safe for my engine.
@@JamesDIYGarage awesome news thanks for that , any chances that you will be doing dyno test on her to see how much hp power she gain?
@@Chamo-zh1co Not in the near future. I plan to look into this summer.
Thanks for the video. Any reason you did jb4 instead of racechip? That boost preassue sensor connection looks like a fun one.
My buddy has a JB4 on his Ghibli S. So I was familiar with it.
@@JamesDIYGarage please contact me sir
@@tjraider97 I did, what can I do for you?
@@JamesDIYGarage need help with the tune
Does this void the warranty?
Your warranty cannot be voided, but claims can be denied depending on if they can prove the issue is a result of using the JB4.
It's been 9 months since this install..no reports of performance changes?
None. My Ghibli is still running strong. 84k+ miles
@@JamesDIYGarage do the kit made no difference?
So is this plug & play without any additional work needed?
Yep. Other than downloading the app on your phone which cost me $27.00 I think.
Whatever happened to just hooking up to a laptop and flashing?
Still exists, just extremely risky. JB4 was tuned specifically to the car. Very safe and reliable but also easy to remove. Flashing is permanent.
Great Vid we would love to offer you high end ECU tuning you could keep the jb4 intact as well.
Thanks for the offer. This is my daily driver. Can't afford to leave it in an undrivable condition waiting for the ECU to come back. The JB4 is good enough for now.
@@JamesDIYGarage Understandable Sir.
Perfect install. THanks for the tips I used a U hook and was able to remove it and used my 7 yr old and his fingers to pull the plug LOL . Updated the APP and its NICE in level 2. We have 93 here in NY and it WAKES up this puppy. I have a Grandsport 18 and in Sport the exhaust does loose a little tone at 6500. I find the exhaust 3500 makes a amazing sound. So, James thank you for the video. One thing they dont do is label the connectors, your video showed me which to use (it's kinda obvious) but I wanted to be double sure.
Thanks. Enjoy it. :)
It's odd they don't install the Bluetooth for consumers after you purchase it. So easy and safer I would think.
Yea, but it is very easy. Just be careful not to touch the chips and the back of the board unless you have grounded with a PC technicians ground strap. I dont have one here at the house. Lot of them at work tho.
james your car looks amazing great job 👍🚙
Thank you :)
Awesome 👏🏿 keep bringing great content. I’m learning to work on my ghibli from you thanks.
Thank you :)
Great Job!!! Would like to know how the performance faired after the tune.
In a future video. Hope you clicked that bell.
@@JamesDIYGarage of course I've been a fan for some time now. Just keep em coming.
@@hooksnubian I really appreciate it. Thanks.
Is the JB4 casing waterproof?
Water resistant but not water proof. I was thinking of that yesterday. I will put electrical tape around the seam today.
Hello sir can I get in contact with you
How can I help you?
Let me know how jb4 goes
I will be doing another video on that. If you are subscribed and have clicked the Bell, you will be notified when I post that video.