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cases an incorrect diagnostic fault is set for the brake light
switch by the engine ECU.

Campaign code.
L73X-A.14.18
Campaign description.
Engine SW Update

Field solution
Update the car following the herein reported instructions.

Model.
All

Spare parts.
Order the following part number which are connected to
the operation required:

Model year.
MY 18
Special or Limited Versions.
All.

Operazione B – Engine SW Update
P/N

Description

Q

Markets.
All.

n/n

n/n

0

VIN identification
Da VIN JLA06940 a JLA07802

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

Warning: before starting with the repair, log into the Warranty portal and check through VIN Info:
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

Before proceeding with this update make sure the
vehicle has performed the L73X-R.01.17 recall
campaign.
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 assigned procedure.
Example

Labour time
- SW update : 1 hour.
Substituted former Bulletins.
None.
Warranty Claim instructions
To claim the reimbursement log into the warranty system
management on the Lamborghini 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 .

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.
Information to the field
As a result of the continuous product monitoring, Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. has determined that in some

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

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OPTION B, Engine SW Update

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manpower: 1 hours
spare parts: none,

ATTENTION!
Attach all documents produced during the vehicle visit
that show evidence of the work performed such as repair order, software protocols or acquisitions…etc.;
the lack of one or more of those, may deny the reimbursement.
Remember to fill all data in the section “Service and Recall Campaign” in the Warranty booklet of the vehicle as
shown below.

Necessary tools/material.
P/N
Description
-

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Q

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Preliminary operations:
1. Before initiating this update, make sure that the vehicle, if involved, has performed the " L73X-R.01.17" or
" L73X-R.02.17" campaign.
2. Make sure to be recently synchronized with Mirrorserver by checking the Last Sync date under:
http://mirrorserver/maintenance/diagnosis.py
or directly inserting your Btac-box IP address:

NOTE:
The instructions contained in this bulletin are based on
ODIS Service diagnosis software updated to release 5.0.4
(or following) and database Lamborghini 2.14.4 (please
refer to BI.07.15 and be sure that ODIS service on your
laptop is up-to-date).

http://[IP_address]/maintenance/diagnosis.py
if you have not previously set up the mirror-server IP
alias.
(e.g. http://12.34.567.890/maintenance/diagnosis.py)

NOTE:
Make sure the last synchronization has been done after the 18th of December 2018.

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3. Please connect a battery charger to the recharge points
available in the engine bonnet, as shown in picture.

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Work instructions:
The update procedure described here includes the following steps:
A.

Update of the control unit 01 and 02;

B.

Adaptions after software updates;

C.

Basic setting;

D.

Erase fault memories;

6. Insert in the upper box with the cursor the code:
“L73XA1418”
Click “Adopt”.

L73XA1418

A. Update of the control unit 01 and 02:
4. Start ODIS service and complete the preliminary operations as described in chapter 10.00.A: ODIS preliminary operations.

IMPORTANT:
Please correctly identify the vehicle selecting the right
Variant and Engine Type of the vehicle.
Leave the checkbox “Using guided fault finding”
marked.
5. At the end of the start-up procedure move on the
ODIS tab “Special Functions”. Select “SVM – Direct
input: SVM code for problem-related update” clicking
the related row. Click “Perform test…” to execute the
SVM function.

7. The complete guide in order to perform an SVM code
is available in the workshop manual, chapter 10.00.D:
Running an SVM code.
8. Once the SVM has been completed, go back to the tab
“Special Functions” and select “Erase fault memory –
overall system” to clear all the faults stored because of
the recent software update.
The complete guide in order to erase all fault memories is available in the workshop manual, chapter
10.00.B: Deleting the data in the fault memory of
control units.
B. Adaptation after software updates:
9. Go back to the Control Unit tab to select the Engine
ECU MOT_01 guided function:
“01 – Reset adaptation values”.
Click “Execute” to start the procedure to reset adaptation values.
10. Follow the instructions shown on the ODIS dialog
screens and make sure the activation conditions are respected:
- Key ON;
- Engine OFF;
- No faults stored in the Engine ECU memory.

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11. If the procedure has not been performed successfully:
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Turn ignition OFF;
Wait at least one minute before turning ignition ON again;
Repeat the procedure from step 9.

12. Go back to the Control Unit tab (block diagram or list
view) to select the Engine ECU MOT_01 guided functions.Select

C. Basic Settings:
15. In order to verify the correct execution of the updating
procedures, please run the basic settings for the Engine ECU MOT_01.
16. Perform the “Automatic sequence”. This procedure
execute in sequence different tests on the engine. Follow the instructions on ODIS screens and keep the
brake pressed when required.

“01 – Throttle body, self-learning”
Click “Execute” to start the self-learning procedure.

IMPORTANT:
Make sure that air conditioning is OFF.
13. 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.
14. Evaluate the ignition advance values (“Ignition advance – bank right and left”), must be inside the range
[-2º, 3º].
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 11, leaving ignition Key OFF for
at least one minute .

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17. The complete guide in order to perform the basic settings for the engine ECU is available in the workshop
manual, chapter 10.01.Q: Guided diagnostic functions with ODIS Service - Basic Settings.
D. Erase fault memories:
18. Once the SVM has been completed, go back to the tab
“Special Functions” and select “Erase fault memory –
overall system” to clear all the faults stored because of
the recent software update.
The complete guide in order to erase all fault memories is available in the workshop manual, chapter
10.00.B: Deleting the data in the fault memory of
control units

IMPORTANT:
Resolve any errors still present by executing the functions
listed in the "Test plan". Perform the procedure “D. Erase
fault memories" until the complete elimination of errors
from the vehicle ECUs.

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the internet network and retry clicking “Yes”
or “Done/Continue”.

/* Diagnosis protocol saving */
19. At the end of software updates, save the diagnostic
protocol as described in chapter 10.00.G: ODIS Saving the diagnostic protocol.

IMPORTANT:
The diagnosis protocol has to be attached to the related
Warranty Claim (in order to insert the claim on the Web
Portal, please refer to Warranty Claim Manual you can
find under the Warranty section of the portal).
Trouble shooting:
A. If there are any connection problems with the VAS
6154 diagnostic interface and MY 12 vehicles, check
the technical documentation in the Lamborghini
HUB/Service/Service&Amp;Recall
CampaignsTechnical Communication/Technicall Communication
/ Aventador.
B. If the error message regarding the diagnostic interface
and the two icons for status of on board connection
and key ON are shown as in the picture below:
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Click “Cancel”;
Repeat the diagnostic interface installation following the procedure in the Lamborghini
HUB/Service/Diagnosis/ODIS.
D. If the loss of connection happens during the target/actual comparison during SVM procedure:
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It is not possible to connect to central server,
check the working connection of internet and
retry by clicking “1”.

C. If one of the connection error screens is shown as in
the pictures below:
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It is not possible to establish a connection with
the central server. Please check carefully that
the diagnosis laptop is properly connected to
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E. If the incorrect identification message is shown as in
the picture below (error code: ODS1007E):
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Check that your Geko account is valid;

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Check that the label “Geko” is written on
the token that you are using for the authentication;

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Check if the Password inserted is correct;

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Click on Cancel and perform the application test (see document
“ODIS_Checking_ConnectionServer_SV
M_2.0” (*)).
G. If the same error is present during the application test,
try the following procedure:
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Quit ODIS;
Enter
the
folder
C:\Program
Files
(x86)\Offboard_Diagnostic_Information_Syst
em_Service\.automatic_sessions on your diagnosis laptop;
Delete the only file present in that folder;
Re-Start ODIS Service under following conditions:
1. Network connection available;
2. ODIS connection set on “Internet”;

F. If the infrastructure error message is shown as in the
picture below (error code: ODS9212E):
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Check that your Geko account is valid;
Check that the label “Geko” is written on the
token that you are using for the authentication;
Check if in ODIS settings you have “Internet”
instead
of
“CPN”
(see
document
“ODIS_Initial_Setup_2.0” (*));
Click on Cancel and perform the application
test (see document
“ODIS_Checking_ConnectionServer_SVM_2
.0” (*)).

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Retry the application test and the SVM with
your GeKO Token.

IMPORTANT:
In the case an error is still present, retry the procedure with a second GeKO token, if available.

NOTE:
ODIS technical documentation can be retrieved on the
Lamborghini web portal, under ODIS section.

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IMPORTANT:
The documents to be mandatory attached to the claim are:
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Job order done;

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Diagnosis Protocol saved.

Failure to comply with the procedures may lead to the
rejection of the request.
Your Area Manager is at full disposal for further information.

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