L73XR0219 – Engine Stall at Idle Software Update – 2017-2019 Lamborghini Aventador

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October 2, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V696000

Unexpected Engine Stall

An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V696

Manufacturer Automobili LamborghinieBay

Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected 441

 

Summary

Automobili LamborghinieBay (LamborghinieBay) is recalling certain 2017-2019 Aventador S Coupè and Aventador S Roadster vehicles. The engine management software may allow the engine to stall when coasting to a stop.

 

Remedy

LamborghinieBay will notify owners, and dealers will update the engine software, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2020. Owners may contact LamborghinieBay customer service at 1-866-681-6276. LamborghinieBay’s number for this recall is L73XR0219.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

Check if your Lamborghini has a Recall

 


L73X-R.02.19

To: Official After Sales Network
Subject: Engine and Gearbox sw update
Date: 31 January 2020
Pages: 13

Rev.02

 

Campaign code:
L73X-R.02.19.

Campaign Name:
Engine and Gearbox sw update.

Model:
Aventador S.

Model year:
From MY17 to MY19.

Special or Limited editions:
All.

Markets:
All markets except Japan, China, Taiwan.

VIN identification:
Form HLA05555 to KLAO8984.

 

Important: before starting with the repair, log to the Warranty portal and check through VIN
Info:

  • Before executing this campaign verify if the car is in the VIN list of  campaigns “L73X­ R.01.17” or “L73X-R.02.18”. If yes, please execute first the campaigns “L73X-R.01.17” or “L 73X-R.02.18”.
  • The vehicle is effectively involved by these bulletin instructions; some cars may not be included even when they are in the VIN range.
  • The procedure identified by a letter (e.g. A, B or C….etc. whose differences are explained below in this bulletin), taking care to order and use the parts corresponding to the as­ signed procedure.

 

Example

 

NOTE:

Procedure A will be available only when the instructions require to carry out a preliminary control to determine whether or not a vehicle needs to be updated.

 

Network information notice.

In the course of continuous product monitoring and internal tests, Automobili LamborghinieBay S.p.A has determined that in under certain driving conditions (accelerator pedal released in the idle approach to a stop) present an engine stall event without warning. In some conditions, the engine management software doesn’t assure the idle minimum revs in order to maintain the engine running with consequent possible engine stall.

 

Solution for the network:

Update the car as indicated in the following instructions.

– Operation B – Engine and Gearbox sw update

 

Replacement parts:

IMPORTANT!

When the VIN is entered in the LIASS system, the specific operation to be performed on that vehicle will be specified. On the basis of the operation displayed on LIASS, please order one of the following codes associated with the operations concerned, where suggested:

Operation B: Engine and Gearbox sw update

P/NDescriptionQ
n/an/an/a

 

Management of replaced parts:

Store properly and tagged the parts replaced with bar code form for their identification during Area Manager visits.

 

Labor:

– Operation B: 1 hour

 

Bulletins superseded:

None.

 

Warranty instructions:

To claim the reimbursement log into the warranty system management on the LamborghinieBay Portal and consults the manual “W.Claim” available on the portal for the download .

Select the desired campaign and go on with the claim insertion, read carefully the windows message content and choose the option button corresponding to the operation performed .

 

On the base of the chosen option the reimbursement will be:

OPTION B: Engine and Gearbox SW update

 

WARNING!

Attach all documents generated during the work carried out as evidence of the work itself, for instance
workshop orders, diagnostic protocols etc. If one or more of these is missing it may lead to a rejected reimbursement request.

Fill out the Service and Recall Campaign section in the warranty booklet, which is shown in the figure below.

 

Tools/Material necessary

CodeDescriptionQ

 

IMPORTANT:

Before executing this campaign verify if the car is in the VIN list of campaigns “L73X-R.01.17” or “L73XR-02.18”. If yes, please execute first the campaigns “L 73X-R.01.17” or “L73X-R.02.18”.

 

Preliminary operations:

1. Ensure you have recently synced with the Mirror server by checking the last synchronization date:

https://mirrorserver/maintenance/diaqnosis.py or by directly entering the Btac-box IP address:
https://[IP_address]/maintenance/diagnosis.py

if you have not previously set the IP alias of the mirror server.

(e.g. https://12.34.567.890/maintenance/diaqnosis.py)

 

IMPORTANT:

Make sure that the last synchronization was performed after December 19, 2019.

 

NOTE:

The instructions contained in this bulletin are based on the ODIS diagnosis software updated to version 5.1.6 and the LamborghinieBay 2.22.0 or later database (refer to information bulletin Bl.27.19 and make sure that ODIS Service is properly updated on the laptop).

 

2. It is essential that you connect an appropriate battery charger to the charge points available in the engine hood. Please refer to the following figure.

 

Work instructions:

The updating procedure described here includes the following steps:

I. Engine and Gearbox sw update;

II. Gearbox ECU setup;

III. Fault memory deletion;

IV. Engine reset adaption values;

 

IMPORTANT:

Do not perform other types of activity on the car while executing the campaign. Before starting the campaign, delete and resolve any errors that may be present.

Carrying out the procedure incorrectly implies unsolvable damage to the control unit and resulting replacements.

 

NOTE:

Ensure the key On during the entire procedure for updating the various listed systems. Start a diagnostic session with ODIS Service and keep the diagnostic interface connected to the OBD socket. Do not close the ODIS program or use it for other purposes.

 

I. Engine and Gearbox sw update

Refer to the procedure in the workshop manual regarding “Implementation of an SVM code“.

 

IMPORTANT:

Improper use of this function can cause damage to the ECUs.

 

1. To start the procedure to execute an SVM code, select the “Special functions” card in ODIS.

 

2. Click on “SVM-Direct input: SVM for problem related update” and then on “Perform test”.

 

3. Enter the campaign code “L 73XRO219” in the appropriate space at the top right and click “Adopt”.

 

4. The SVM code entered is again displayed in the dialog box. If the entered code is correct, click on ” Yes”. Otherwise click on “No” to cancel the SVM procedure.

 

5. Wait for data to be acquired from all the control units. This operation requires a few minutes.

 

6. To run the SVM function and access the LamborghinieBay servers, you must have a valid GeKo account. Ensure that the laptop is correctly connected to the Internet. Enter your GeKo username in the “User name” field and the PIN 1324 + the 6-digit code currently displayed on the GeKo token in the “Password” field.

Click “Adopt” to confirm.

 

7. The SVM function will automatically continue with identification of the control units in the vehicle.

 

8. During the execution of the SVM function, please click on the first button to choose the ECUeBay selective update.

 

9. When the Engine sw update is proposed, it is necessary to accept the update. Please click on the button “Yes”.

 

IMPORTANT:

The following images are used for example.

 

10. If the Gearbox sw update:

a. is not proposed: it is necessary to follow the steps until 19, jumping the section “II – Gearbox ECU setup” and executing directly the section “III – Engine reset adaption values”;

b. is proposed: please click on ” Yes” and execute all the steps without jumping any section.

11. It might become necessary to perform one or more of the following operations in the SVM procedure:

  • Coding;
  • Parameterization;
  • Calibration.

To perform these actions, it is usually necessary to click on “Done/Continue” where requested and to follow the instructions directly provided on the ODIS dialog screens.

 

12. Click “Done/Continue” until the 01 Engine and 02 Gearbox updating procedure is completed.

 

13. Click “Done/Continue”.

 

14. Switch the key OFF for a few seconds.

 

15. Switch the key ON.

 

16. Select the function “01 – Identification” from the “Guided functions” of control unit 01 (MOT _01).

 

IMPORTANT:

The following image is an example.

 

17. Check that Software P.N. and Software version installed are consistent with the “Table of reference for control unit 01” below.

Table of reference for control unit 01
Software Part NumberSW versionMarket
470909049EA2080EU, GB, Scandinavia, Sweden, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Mexico, Thailand, Chile, Vietnam, Azerbaijan
470909049CQ2084USA, Canada, Brazil
470909049CN2002Arabia, Dubai
470909049CS2005South Korea

 

18. Select the function “02 – Identification” from the “Guided functions” of control unit 02 (GET _02).

 

IMPORTANT:

The following image is just an example.

 

19. Check that Software P.N. and Software version installed are consistent with the “Table of reference for control unit 02” below.

 

Table of reference for control unit 01
Software Part NumberSW versionMarket
47092725600990EU, GB, Scandinavia, Sweden, Russia, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, India, Hong Kong, Macao, Singapore, Philippines, Indonesia, Mexico, Thailand, Chile, Vietnam, Azerbaijan
47092725600990USA, Canada, Brazil
470927256H0986Arabia, Dubai
470927256H0986South Korea

 

II. Gearbox ECU setup

20. Go to Control Unit tab to select the gearbox ECU GET _02 guided function:

“02 – ECUeBay setup after replacement / software programming”

Click “Execute”.

 

21. Click “Done/Continue”.

 

22. Click “Done/Continue”.

 

23. Click “No”

 

24. Click “Done/Continue”.

 

25. Read the conditions to perform the test and click “Done/Continue”.

 

26. Click “Yes” to start the basic setting.

You can check on the instrument cluster the gear shifting.

 

27. Click “Done/Continue” to evaluate the gear actuator adaption.

 

28. Click “Done/Continue”.

 

29. Click “Done/Continue” to perform the clutch kiss point test.

 

30. Press the brake pedal and start the engine.

Keep the brake pedal pressed until the end of the basic setting. (approx. one minute).

If you cannot turn the engine ON:

– Turn the key off;

– Disconnect the diagnosis interface;

– Wait at least for one minute before turning the key on again;

 

31. Click “Done/Continue” to end the test.

 

III. Fault memory deletion

32.Select the “Special Functions” card and then “Erase fault memory – overall system” in order to delete all stored faults.

The complete guide for deleting faults is available in the workshop manual, chapter “10.00.B-Deleting
the data in the fault memory of control units”.

 

33.Go back to the “Block diagram” card and select “Read all fault memories” from one of the vehicle’s control units in order to update the display of the f au Its present after deletion.

 

IMPORTANT:

Solve any faults still present by performing the functions listed in the “Test plan”. Perform the procedure ” II. Fault memory deletion” again until all faults are fully removed from the vehicle’s control
units.

 

IV. Engine reset adaption values

34. Go back to the Control Unit tab and select the Engine ECUeBay MOT _01 guided function:

“01 – Reset adaptation values”

Click “Execute” to start the procedure to reset the adaptation values.

 

35. Follow the instructions shown on the ODIS dialog screens and make sure the activation conditions are respected:

– Key ON;
Engine OFF;
– No f au Its stored in the Engine ECUeBay memory.

 

36. lf the procedure has not been performed successfully:

– Turn ignition OFF;
– Wait at least for one minute before turning ignition ON again;
– Repeat the procedure from step 29.

 

37.Go back to the Control Unit tab (block diagram or list view) to select the Engine ECUeBay MOT _01 guided functions. Select:

“01 – Throttle body, self-learning”

Click “Execute” to start the self-learning procedure.

 

IMPORTANT:

Make sure that air conditioning is OFF.

 

38. Start the engine at idle speed, the self-learning is an automatic procedure which is activated when engine water and oil temperature reach 90 °C.

Check the parameters from ODIS and wait until water and oil temperatures reach the target.

Don’t perform any action on the car (e.g. pushing the accelerator pedal) if not necessary.

Once the conditions are met (water and oil temperature above 90°C) the “Throttle body – Self learning enabling conditions flag” switches from 0 to 1 indicating the beginning of the self learning procedure.

 

39. Evaluate the ignition advance values, must be inside the range [-3°, 3°].

Switch the engine OFF and press “Done/Continue” to exit the program.

If these values were out of the range, restart the procedure from step 32, leaving ignition Key OFF for at least one minute.

 

/* Saving a diagnostic protocol*/

40. Save the Diagnostic protocol as described in the chapter “10.00.H-Saving the diagnostic protocol” when the procedure described in this document is completed.

 

IMPORTANT:

The Diagnostic Protocol must be attached to the Corresponding Warranty Request (to enter the request on the web portal, refer to the W.Claim manual which you can consult in the Warranty section of the portal).

 

Troubleshooting:

i. If the following error screen is displayed, abort the guided function by clicking on “Cancel Test” and contact Technical Support.

 

ii. If an error is displayed that regards the hardware interface, and the “connection to vehicle” and “key state” icons appear as shown in the figure below:

– Click “Cancel”

– Repeat installation of the interface VAS5054/6154/6154A per the instructions in procedure (*) “VCI Manager v2.0”, selecting the right-hand “Extras” menu in ODIS and clicking on the “Diagnostic interface” button.

 

iii. If one of the following connection errors is displayed like in the following example screens hots:

– It is not possible to connect to the central server; check that your laptop is correctly connected to the Internet and retry by clicking on “Yes” or “Done/Continue”, as appropriate.

 

iv. If the connection is dropped during the course of the target/actual comparison during the SVM procedure:

– It is not possible to connect to the central server; check that your laptop is correctly connected to the Internet and retry by clicking on “1”.

 

v. If the authentication error as shown in the following screenshot is displayed (error code: ODS1007E):

– Ensure you have a valid GeKo user account;

– Ensure that the “Geko” label is printed
on the token you are using;

– Ensure you have entered the correct password;

– Click on “Cancel” and run the application test (see document  0DIS_ControlloConnessione_Server_SVM_2.0″ <*l).

 

vi. If the infrastructure error as shown in the following screenshot is displayed (error code: ODS9212E):

– Ensure you have a valid GeKo user account;

– Ensure that the “Geko” label is printed on the token you are using;

– Check that the Internet is set in ODIS settings and not CPN (see document ” Setup_lniziale_ODIS_2.O” <*l);

– Click on ” Cancel” and run the application test (see document “ODIS_ControlloConnessione_Server SV M_2.O” <*l).

 

vii. If the same error type should reoccur during the application test, try the following procedure:

– Exit ODIS;

– Browse to the folder C:\Program Files (x86)\Offboard_Diagnostic_lnformation_System_Service\.automatic_sessions on your diagnostic laptop;

– Delete the only file which will be in the
folder;

– Restart ODIS Service, ensuring that:

1. You have a network connection;

2. The ODIS connection is set to Internet;

– Run the connection test again, and perform the SVM again with your GeKo Token.

 

IMPORTANT:

If the error occurs again, repeat the procedure and try with a second GeKo token, if available.

 

NOTE (*)

All ODIS technical documentation can be viewed on the LamborghinieBay web portal, in the corresponding ODIS section.

 

IMPORTANT:

The documents which must be provided with the warranty request are:

– Produced Repair Order

– Saved Diagnostic Protocol with BET report.

Failure to follow these procedures could lead to the request being rejected.

 


Herndon, XXX XXth, 2020

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL – NHTSA Recall No. 19V-696

 

This notice applies to Your LamborghinieBay Aventador S with the VIN
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

 

Dear LamborghinieBay Owner, Lessee,

 

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. This is to inform you that your vehicle may be non-compliant with the requirements of the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations and that the non-compliance could affect the safety of a person. Automobili LamborghinieBay S.p.A. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Model Year 2017-2019 Aventador S Coupè and Roadster vehicles. Our records indicate that you are the owner of a vehicle in this recall. You were previously advised that LamborghinieBay was working on repair remedy for this defect. The remedy to repair your vehicle is now available.

 

What is the issue?

The affected vehicles might, under certain driving conditions (accelerator pedal released in the idle approach to a stop) present an engine stall event without warning.  An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

In the mentioned conditions, the engine management software doesn’t assure the idle minimum revs in order to maintain the engine running with consequent possible engine stall.

The engine can switch off approaching a stop at idle, increasing the risk of a crash. However, it is still possible to restart the engine after the problem occurrence

For all the reason set forth above, it is therefore necessary to update these vehicles. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers and passengers of this important information.

 

What Do You Need to Do?

In the interest of the safety of your passengers, as well as your own safety,  contact your authorized LamborghinieBay dealer immediately to schedule an appointment to have this important free update performed as soon as possible. You can locate your nearest authorized LamborghinieBay Dealer at https://www.lamborghini.com/enen/ownership/dealer-locator.

 

Your vehicle is affected

 

What will LamborghinieBay do?

We will update the engine software to the latest version for free. The repair could take up to 1 hour. We apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause.

Please bring this letter and your Service Booklet with you when you visit the dealer, so that we can make all necessary entries.

 

What if you are not the current owner of this vehicle?

You can update your vehicle ownership or contact information by filling out the enclosed document (Appendix A) and sending it to LamborghinieBay by following the detailed instructions present on it.

 

If you are a vehicle lessor, Federal Regulations require you to forward this notice to your lessee within ten days.

 

What if you have questions or experience problems?

Should you need additional assistance, you may contact LamborghinieBay Customer Care at:

Email at CustomerCareAmerica@lamborghinieBay.com or by calling 1-866-681-6276 from    9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

If your LamborghinieBay Dealer is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable period of time, you may notify the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to  https://www.safercar.gov.

You may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. In case you have been charged for a repair related to an engine stall event, LamborghinieBay will verify the service history and proceed with the full reimbursement in case the defect is directly related to this recall content.

 

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause; however, be assured that LamborghinieBay is concerned about your safety and security.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

 

Alessandro Farmeschi
Chief Executive Officer
Automobili LamborghinieBay America LLC

 

Rene Sueltzner
Head of After Sales
Automobili LamborghinieBay America LLC

 


Herndon, December 2nd, 2019

 

IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL – NHTSA Recall No. 19V-696

 

This notice applies to Your LamborghinieBay Aventador S with the VIN
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

 

Dear LamborghinieBay Owner, Lessee,

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Automobili LamborghinieBay S.p.A. has decided that a defect, which relates to motor vehicle safety, exists in certain Model Year 2017-2019 Aventador S Coupè and Roadster vehicles. Our records indicate that you are the owner of a vehicle in this recall.

 

What is the issue?

The affected vehicles might, under certain driving conditions (accelerator pedal released in the idle approach to a stop) present an engine stall event without warning.  An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

In the mentioned conditions, the engine management software doesn’t assure the idle minimum revs in order to maintain the engine running with consequent possible engine stall.

The engine can switch off approaching a stop at idle, increasing the risk of a crash. However, it is still possible to restart the engine after the problem occurrence

For all the reason set forth above, it is therefore necessary to update these vehicles. If you are not the only driver of this vehicle, please advise all other drivers and passengers of this important information.

 

What Do You Need to Do?

The software update needed to repair this condition is not yet available.  Once the update becomes available, LamborghinieBay will send you a separate letter with further instructions on how you can make an appointment with your authorized LamborghinieBay dealer to have the vehicle software updated, free of charge.

 

Your vehicle is affected

 

What will LamborghinieBay do?

We will update the engine software to the latest version “Free of Charge”. The repair could take up to 1 hour. We apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause. Please bring this letter and your Service Booklet with you when you visit the dealer, so that we can make all necessary entries.

 

What if you are not the current owner of this vehicle?

You can update your vehicle ownership or contact information by filling out the enclosed document (Appendix A) and sending it to LamborghinieBay by following the detailed instructions present on it.

 

If you are a vehicle lessor, Federal Regulations require you to forward this notice to your lessee within ten days.

 

What if you have questions or experience problems?

Should you need additional assistance, you may contact LamborghinieBay Customer Care at:

Email at CustomerCareAmerica@lamborghinieBay.com or by calling 1-866-681-6276 from    9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.

If your LamborghinieBay Dealer is unable to remedy the defect within a reasonable period of time, you may notify the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave., S.E., Washington, DC 20590, call the toll-free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to  https://www.safercar.gov.

You may be eligible for a refund of previously paid repairs. In case you have been charged for a repair related to an engine stall event, LamborghinieBay will verify the service history and proceed with the full reimbursement in case the defect is directly related to this recall content.

 

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this recall may cause; however, be assured that LamborghinieBay is concerned about your safety and security.

 

Yours faithfully,

 

Alessandro Farmeschi
Chief Executive Officer
Automobili LamborghinieBay America LLC

Rene Sueltzner
Head of After Sales
Automobili LamborghinieBay America LLC

 


Questions and answers 

LamborghinieBay Aventador S (all models Coupé and Roadster) – model year 2017 – 2019 

 

Engine stall at idle software update”

 

  • What is the issue with the affected vehicles?

The affected vehicles might, under certain driving conditions (accelerator pedal released in the idle approach to a stop) present an engine stall event without warning.

 

  • What is the cause of this condition?

In some conditions, the engine management software doesn’t assure the idle minimum revs in order to maintain the engine running.

 

  • What effect does the condition have?

The engine can switch off approaching a stop at idle, increasing the risk of an accident. However, it is still possible to restart the engine after the problem occurrence.

 

  • How can the condition be identified?

No particular customer perception just before the stall.

 

  • Is there any risk for the car occupants?

Automobili LamborghinieBay S.p.A. is not aware of any accidents or other incidents resulting in injury to a person or damage to property.

 

  • Which vehicles are affected?

LamborghinieBay Aventador S (all models Coupé and Roadster), model year 2017 – 2019.

 

  • How many vehicles are affected in US?

441 units.

 

  • Which VIN numbers are affected?

From ZHWUG4ZD6HLA05931 to ZHWUV4ZD4KLA08937; manufactured from December 2016 to June 2019.

 

  • What exactly needs to be updated on the car?

The engine software.

 

  • How long will the repair work take?

Normally, the repair work will take 1 hour.

 

  • Will Automobili LamborghinieBay S.p.A. bear the costs of the repair work?

The costs of this campaign will be borne entirely by Automobili LamborghinieBay S.p.A.

 

  • Where can I have the repair work carried out ?

Any authorized LamborghinieBay dealer and Service point worldwide.

 

  • Is it necessary to make an appointment at the workshop?

Yes, customer should contact an authorized LamborghinieBay dealer or Service point.

 


Mrs. Jennifer Kruger
Safety Recall Specialist
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Office of Defects Investigation
1200 New Jersey Ave SE; W45-302
Washington DC 20590
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

 

Safety Recall NHTSA ref. 19V-696
Mfr’s Report Date: October 2, 2019
Sant’Agata Bolognese, November 26, 2019

 

Dear Mrs. Kruger:

This letter serves to inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that, Automobili LamborghinieBay safety recall which has been notified on October 2, 2019 (NHTSA ref. 19V-696) involving certain 2017-2019 Aventador S Coupé and Aventador S Roadster vehicles that may present a situation of engine to stall when coasting to a stop, will be launched on January 13, 2020.

In the meanwhile, Automobili LamborghinieBay will notify the customers about the issue through an Interim Letter to be sent within November 29 advising them of the safety recall and which states also that the repair is not yet available. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact us.

Sincerely,

 

Pao Gaokelli
Head of Affter Sales
Automobili Lamborghin i S.p.A.

Maria Francesca Portincasa
Legal Services
Automobili LamborghinieBay S.p.A.

 


Engine stall at idle – engine software update
LamborghinieBay Aventador S MY 17 to 19
S. Agata Bolognese, January 21, 2019

 

Dear Service Manager,

In the course of continuous product monitoring and internal tests, Automobili LamborghinieBay S.p.A. has determined that in under certain driving conditions (accelerator pedal released in the idle approach to a stop) present an engine stall event without warning.

 

In some conditions, the engine management software doesn’t assure the idle minimum revs in order to maintain the engine running with consequent possible engine stall.

 

For safety reasons, these vehicles must therefore be upgraded at the latest technical features.

 

The instructions for upgrading the vehicles with the new engine software are now available on the LamborghinieBay HUB at the page “Service and Recall Campaigns” and also published in LIASS.

 

In order to support you in answering at the best to your customers, we are attaching the FAQ (Frequent Asked Question) you must conform to.

 

Automobili LamborghinieBay will update the customers about the availability of the engine software update for this safety recall.

 

Since these activities are extremely important, we are confident you will make every effort to ensure that the vehicles are recalled and upgraded in the shortest time possible.

 

Please contact your Area Manager for any further information.

 

Paolo Gabrielli
Head of After Sales
Automobili LamborghinieBay S.p.A.

 

Maria Francesca Portincasa
Legal Services
Automobili LamborghinieBay S.p.A.

 


6 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
LAMBORGHINIeBayAVENTADOR S2017-2019
LAMBORGHINIeBayAVENTADOR S ROADSTER2017-2019

 


12 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- Dealer Letter 1/22/20

RCMN-19V696-8873.pdf 273.627KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V696-8988.pdf 245.277KB

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Miscellaneous Document – Questions and answers LamborghinieBay Aventador S (all models Coupé and Roadster) – model year 2017 – 2019

RMISC-19V696-3968.pdf 308.817KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

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ISSUED Interim Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RIONL-19V696-2404.pdf 380.296KB

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Remedy Instructions and TSB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

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Reprogramming

Information for reprogramming

This section provides you with all the information on the diagnosis services for LamborghinieBay vehicles.

 

General Information

LamborghinieBay offers independent operators the opportunity to perform diagnosis via special software that can write data in the Immobilizer and reprogram the engine and gearbox control units, using commercial interfaces that comply with SAE J2534 and J2534-1 standard.

This standard outlines the specifications necessary for a generic peripheral device (hardware) to interface with vehicles.

You must register on the LamborghinieBay portal before you can download the software.

The software may be used only upon purchase of the relative licenses, which permit the software to be used for limited periods.

 

Hardware tools

The following commercial interfaces have been tested by Automobili LamborghinieBay:

  • VSI-2534 (ditta DGTECH of Dearborn Group)
  • iFlash 2534 Global Programmaer (ditta Blue Streak Electronics)

 

Drew Tech CarDaq-Plus 2 SAE J2534-1/2 Reflash Reprogramming Tool OEM Diagnostics
Drew Technologies (DRWCDPLUSKIT) CarDAQ-Plus J2534 Flash Reprogramming Kit
Drew Tech CarDaq-M 2 SAE J2534-1/2 Reflash Reprogramming Tool OEM Diagnostics
Drew Tech Mongoose Pro ISO-CAN 2
L73XR0219 - Engine Stall at Idle Software Update - 2017-2019 Lamborghini Aventador | small light VSI J2534 ECU Reprogrammer & Diagnostic Adapter
Dearborn d-Bridge Adapter J2534 OBDII Engineering Tool

 

Diagnosis software available for a fee

- Software for reprogramming the engine (starting with MY07) and the gearbox (starting with MY 08) on Gallardo and  Murciélago (downloaded from this site upon payment of a fee).

- Software for reprogramming the Immobilizer on Gallardo USA starting with MY09 models are contained on the DVDs (purchased on the erwin USA website)

- Software for reprogramming the Immobilizer on Gallardo EU starting with EU5 type-approved models are contained on the   DVDs, (purchased on the erWin Lamborghini website).

- Software for managing the vehicle diagnostics on the complete electronic vehicle platform of Aventador starting with MY12 and Huracán starting with MY15 models  are contained on the DVDs (purchased on the erWin Lamborghiniwebsite).

 

Software licenses

- The engine diagnosis software license (Prk Loader Pass Thru) may be purchased after you have registered on the LamborghinieBay portal.
Use is limited - at the user's choice - to 30 or 365 days.

- The gearbox and for Gallardo engine starting from MY09 diagnosis software license (LaRa Independent Pass Thru) may be purchased after you have registered on the LamborghinieBay portal.
Use is limited - at the user's choice - to 30 or 365 days.

- The software license for reprogramming the Immobilizer system (ODIS SERVICE) may be purchased after you have registered on the erWin website (please refer to the erWin website for the terms and conditions of use).

- The software license for offboard diagnosis on Aventador and Huracán (ODIS SERVICE) may be purchased after you have registered on the erWin website (please refer to the erWin website for the terms and conditions of use).

 

https://serviceinformation.lamborghini.com

 


 

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Opus IVS CarDAQ-Plus 3 All Makes J2534 Reprogramming Tool
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OBDLink EX FORScan OBD Adapter
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Opus IVS Mongoose-Plus J2534 OEM Vehicle Interface Cable - Toyota/Lexus/Scion OEM Reprogramming and Diagnostics
  • Industry-leading J2534 Pass-Thru Technology: Enabling diagnostics, reprogramming and security functions for dealerships and the independent repair facility. Economical and compact pass-thru devices provides an easy-to-use interface that allows you to repair complex vehicles with OE applications in your shop. Each type (see single branded types above) Mongoose-Plus is engineered to work with one of the following OEM's J2534 applications for Chrysler, Ford, GM, Nissan, Toyota, & VW/Audi.
  • Supports Current Toyota / Lexus / Scion Vehicles: Enables diagnostics, programming and other “dealer” functions through OEM applications
  • NEW Bluetooth Wireless Options Available: Providing wireless connectivity between your laptop and the Mongoose-Plus
  • Expert Product Support: Staffed by technicians who understand vehicle repair and J2534 Pass‑Thru applications to help you with any technical setup questions
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Bosch EL-52100-AM GM Multiple Diagnostic Interface 2 (MDI 2) Kit
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  • High Speed USB 2 0 Connection with improved protection and faster performance
  • Improved stability during engine crank with extended temperature range
  • Enclosure design protects from exposure to fluids and drops
  • Additional vehicle communications protocols include upcoming Global B vehicles with faster data buses SAE J2534 and ISO-22900 compliant

 

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