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If I'm not mistaken (and perhaps, I am?), he is referring to this board located behind the driver's seat. Lamborghini parts manual describes it as "IGNITION RELAY BOX ASSEMBLY" (p/n 0061008765). Looks like it contains several relays and other discrete components, as well as a few multi-pin connector I/F's --- I don't know what they are, because they are listed as NLA individually, although the entire board is still available as a complete assembly. Although, it is called "IGNITION", I would assume that once these devices (and associated relays) are first energized through the ignition circuit, they then supply juice to the starter circuit as well...... This is merely an educated guess on my part, so someone please correct me if I'm all wet on this...

The old adage, "Check the simple things first" is an old adage for good reason And, this is why I prefaced my checklist with the recommendation --- "Check the simple stuff first. Visually inspect all the electrical connections you can access in the "starting" system ---- battery, starter motor (and solenoid), ignition switch, etc. Check for any loose or corroded connections, and repair them if found." Glad you got it fixed easily (and without spending $$$) !! ....feels good, doesn't it ??

I suppose if having print copies of the original pages is perceived as uniquely significant, then they might be "valuable" to someone. I seriously doubt they would be worth that kind of coin, though ---- maybe more like $1,000?? CD copies are available from various sources for about $200. So, unless the factory, hard copies are collectible Lambo stuff ---- I would say the owner is deluding himself about their value. Also, at $3,500-$5,000 they would be useless as practical service manuals, at least to me --- meaning that I would be afraid to actually use them for fear of staining / damaging something so expensive --- I would put them in an hermetically sealed package and tuck them away in safe storage somewhere Then, I'd go buy the CD copies anyway to have and to actually use

That car was just on EbaY recently, possibly (the listing is no longer up as of today)??? Corvette engine (IIRC) mated to an Audi 5000 transaxle through a Kennedy adapter.....

Right on !!!! Guys at Lambo Chicago are first class all the way !!! I don't own a Lambo anymore (got enough problems ). But, I rely heavily on those boys (aka, "Fox Valley") for helping me take care of my Lotus Esprit ---- their 2 lead techs (TJ for Lotus & Bill for Lambo) are excellent, the service manager (John) is outstanding and will go out of his way to help ---- even the GM and ownership are all honest, stand-up guys. They are firmly in the business of NOT SCREWING their customers

Very common problem on the Diablo (especially the earlier cars) ---- just replaced the slave on my buddy's '92 for him. My understanding, from talking to the guys at Lambo of Chicago, is that the slave cylinder design on these cars is kind of a weak point ---- replacement every 3 years or so is kind of a "regular maintenance" item.

Even if that's got some "photoshop" involvement ------ that pic is still fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh c'mon now.....seriously?! Now we are supposed to give a fat-rat's-ass what some teenagers think?! Yeah, to them, the F40 is an "old car"...... since it was built several years before the little pukes were born! Allan, I don't know your age, but I'm guessing you are far enough North of 17 to have no reason to care what the teenagers think about your (and our) cars????..............just razzing you, of course :)

Hey ---- I never said R&R of the starter was easy! But, if it has to be done.....it has to be done. It could be worse, some cars (Ferrari Daytona, for example) require removal of one of the exhaust headers to get the starter off the car ----- now that's a "fun" 9-hour job BTW, the starter and solenoid (Bosch units) are sold, rebuilt, serviced as an assembly --- not as 2 discrete components. So, if you suspect either, it does not matter which, you are pulling the assembly and replacing / rebuilding both. FTR, I was not aware that car had a separate, remote starter relay --- the main relay is built-in to the solenoid on Bosch starters. So, if that's the case (and, I do not doubt you are correct), add the relay to my list as item "4", and check it out as well. If it's easy to get to, it's easy to test ---- jump the primary terminals with 12VDC, and check for continuity between the secondary terminals. Anyone got a picture of the location of the relay? I'm just curious.....

Electrical malfunctions can get worse with excessive heat or with excessive cold --- depends on the type of component and the nature of the failure. Check the simple stuff first. Visually inspect all the electrical connections you can access in the "starting" system ---- battery, starter motor (and solenoid), ignition switch, etc. Check for any loose or corroded connections, and repair them if found. After doing that.....If the problem persists, and if your battery is good (and fully charged), but the car will not even crank at all, it's most likely 1 (or more) of these 3 components failing --- 1) Starter 2) Starter Solenoid 3) Ignition Switch If you turn the key to the start position and here only ONE click, and hear only ONE more click when you release the key, the Solenoid is likely okay. If you hear multiple clicks or "chattering", the Solenoid is likely bad. Best way to test the ignition switch is to bypass it by removing the harness connector and manually jumper the starter circuit --- you will need a wiring diagram, or someone's first-hand knowledge of the wiring, for that check. If the starter spins, the switch is likely bad. If the solenoid and ignition tests are both ok, you've isolated the failure to the starter motor. And, while I suppose this (see below) is a good price as compared to buying a new one from Lambo...... It is ridiculous for a rebuilt Bosch starter (of any model) ---- take your starter off the car, and send it to a shop that rebuilds Bosch units ----- many good ones out there. There is nothing "Lambo-unique" about that starter (other than Lambo's price ), and it can be rebuilt for $200-300 by any shop that specializes and can source Bosch starter components. Good Luck ---- and, let us know what you find out

Thankfully, the rest of the world does not subscribe to the plastic-fantastic, superficial, and poser-esque value system that most of LA-LA LAND embraces......

And, I'll have to second kane00's sentiment..... A properly prepped F40, in full GTE specification, will eat the damn lunches of any car (regardless of modifications) out there with similar engine displacement --- remember, it's only 3.0 liters !!!! Sure, some nimrod can super-charge and over-tweak a 3.0 liter Nissan engine to Frankenstein proportions...bolt it into a stripped down, light-weighted, race chassis.....and put on one helluva show ----- but, when it blows up after an hour of running time, the F40 GTE will be just getting broken in

WOW!!! You guys over here (this site) are pretty high-spirited, indeed And, I thought the guys over on F-Chat were the only ones who got riled up ! One cup of gas I'd throw on the fire...... Keep in mind that the designers of the F40 had almost no consideration to how it would "look" aesthetically ---- their goal was pure function over form. Enzo's instructions were to make the F40 the pinnacle of Ferrari performance and technology capabilities at the time and to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the marque --- and to make his own "life's work" statement --- as he knew his days were drawing to an end soon. Ferrari was not motivated by sales concerns --- their other cars' sales were very strong and did not need the F40 to make them any money. Furthermore, the F40's looks are pure derivatives of the chassis engineering and materials used. In other words, it had to end up looking like it does solely as a consequence of getting it to perform like it does. The guys at Lambo wanted to build a (very) fast car, yes.....but, they were more focused on, and driven strongly by, (with marketing in mind and trying to bring Lambo sales numbers up to return the company to profitability) making the Diablo the "visual successor" to the Countach......to recapture the poster-making, jaw-dropping appeal Lambo always wanted their cars to have. Therefore, I think both companies succeeded equally well ---- but, they were trying to do entirely different things. So, it only follows that their end results would be entirely different I'll buy an F40 today at 650K, hold on to it for about 5 years, and sell it when appreciates to 1M+. Then, if I want something that makes 20-year old girls wet their pants (and to massage my ego as I am then an old man whom 20-year old girls will likely mistake for their Grandfather), I will take the proceeds of the F40 sale and fill my garage with 10 or so of the most stunning Diablos I can find

Agree completely ---- apples and oranges...horses and bulls...nearly a race car (F40) and mostly a high-end boulevard cruiser (Diablo)...... Is there anyone out there actually putting a Diablo on the track for anything more serious than a club lap??? Don't get me wrong ---- I like the Diablo a lot. But, in spirited driving or on the track, the F40 will run circles around the bull.... especially in the twisties and under repeated, heavy braking. The Diablo is fast and fun, but it's handling leaves a bit to be desired --- it's a lot of mass on a big chassis to be trying to toss around IMHO, the Gallardo (rather than the Diablo) stacks up better to the F40. But, now we're talking about cars with 25 years of technology spread between them, which is hardly a fair comparison.

There is some truth to that! Yours is beautiful, btw! What is the factory name for that color?