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  1. Upgrade Spark Plugs/Coils?

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    First let me say that I would have preferred to search the forum for some insight but unfortunately after trying 1 search it says "flood protection" wont allow me to search again for hours...

     

    I have an 04 G and I am wanting to upgrade the plugs to high performance plugs and was hoping anyone can chime in:

    1. Is there a plug that is high recommended above anything else for Gallardo's? I know NGK are good plugs but not sure for lambos?
    2. I would like to upgrade the coils as well if it has any benefit and am hoping for recomendations for those as well?
    I appreciate any input!

     

     

     

  2. O2 Fault Codes

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    I'm hoping someone can help me understand the possible problems with my issue. my 2004 lambo G is throwing O2 fault codes. At first I thought it was odd because All 4 of the O2 sensors were just replaced 3 months ago, but regardless I just replaced the 2 sensors throwing the codes. However, after clearing the codes multiple times and driving the car(in hopes of clearing the codes) I still cannot get the O2 sensors to stop throwing the error codes.

     

    Dashboard shows the "1-5" error warning.

    ECU error codes:

    P0131 - O2 Sensor Circuit Low Voltage Bank 1 Sensor 1

    P0140 - O2 Sensor Circuit No Activity Detected Bank 1 Sensor 2

    P0141 - O2 Sensor Heater Curcuit Bank 1 Sensor 2

     

    As mentioned, because of these errors I had both sensors on Bank 1 replaced again but the codes come back quickly after clearing them. I was also thinking it could be a tripped Relay so I looked in the fuse box behind the passenger seat and checked most of the relays and they looked fine. I am wondering if there is relays somewhere else for the O2 sensors that just need to be replaced? Otherwise I have no idea what the issue could be and I appreciate any help!

  3. Question about tires?

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    Well, you are most likely having tire "rub" because you aren't using the proper tire size for the car which is 235/35 19" for the fronts and 295/30 19" for the rears.

    I don't see why the MSS would be any different than the p zero's as tire size is tire size, but I'm also not the most knowledgeable on this issue.

     

    I can say from experience that you will love the Super Sports for your everyday driving. I used these on my Porsche 911 and they last a very long time, have a quiet ride, and have a really great road grip. I just purchased my first G Spyder (should arrive to me in the next 2-3 weeks) and it has the Super Sports on it so I'm excited about that.

    Thanks!!

     

     

    4s is available in the stock size. Ur size is wrong and may do more harm. Wider isn't better

     

    Where are you seeing this? I looked everywhere and TireRack.com said they aren't made yet in the stock nor sizes I mentioned

  4. Anyone using Giro Disc or Elite Motorsports Rotors?

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    I am looking to replace the rotors and pads on my 2004 Gallardo. I was going to do Girodisc Rotors for the rear, and Elite Motorsport rotors for the fronts, and EBC Red Stuff Ceramic Low-Dust pads all around. However I was told by Elite Motorsports that I cannot use EBC pads with their rotors because something in the composition will destroy the rotors in no time and they suggested Hawk pads. Had I not already purchased the EBC pads there would be no issue but since I already have the pads I am hoping to get input from anyone who has Elite Motorsports or Giro Disc rotors and is using EBC pads to find out if they have any issues....

  7. Replacing Pads & Rotors

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    First, are you sure you need new brakes? Stock pads can last well over 50k miles in normal driving condition.

     

    Second, you do not need to replace the rotors with pads unless you notice cracks or the rotors are below the min thickness. Most of time, you don't need rotor change until 2-3 sets of pads have been used.

     

    Third, the pads are not hard to change. Pretty normal and you can watch YouTube vids on brembo brake jobs to get an idea. It is not much different than a normal 4 piston brembo brake except you have more pads for the 8 piston setup.

     

    Lastly, the choice of pads have been discussed many timers. Ebc, hawk, and a number of brands are available for about $150 per axle. if your wear sensor light went off, you will need new ones.

    The dealership said the pads will need replacement in the next year and they said that the rotors also will need to be replaced at the same time because they are also thin. Do you know where to get rotors as well? Would rotors only come in OEM or would there be aftermarket like there are for brake pads?

     

     

    I have all this in stock new OEM for much less than hitting up the dealer and yes you should be able to do this yourself as long as you have done brakes before on another car and or mechanically knowledgeable.

     

    What are your prices for the pads and rotors for an 04 Gallardo?

  8. Replacing Pads & Rotors

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    Does anyone have experience personally replacing the pads and/or rotors on their G? The Lambo dealership wants to charge me $3,200 just to replace the 4 brake pads on my 2004 G and another $5,000 to replace my rotors.

    So my questions would be:

    1. Is replacing the brake pads something that I can do myself, similar in process for a traditional car?
    2. Does anyone have suggestions on good pads to buy that are not ridiculously expensive?
    3. Similar to the questions about the pads, can I replace the rotors myself(or at least hire an experienced mechanic to do it)?
    I appreciate any input provided!

  10. OEM O2 Sensor Voltage? Replacing With Simulator?

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    Since I keep having to replace the O2 sensors in my Gallardo with decat pipes and custom exhaust, I am going to replace the sensors with a magnum O2 sensor simulator:

    http://www.magnumtuning.com/en/detail/o2-s...ideband-sensors

     

    However, In order to do that I have to know what the voltage is on the 4 O2 sensor's in my Gallardo. Can anyone tell me:

    1. What is the voltage of the sensor(s)?

    2. Are ALL 4 O2 sensors the EXACT SAME? Meaning same part/voltage/wiring?

    3. Does anyone have experience/thoughts on the O2 Sensor simulator?

  12. LOC Exhaust - Repeated O2 Sensor Failure

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    I don't think your O2's are failing, they're just throwing codes due to no Cats combined with the exhaust and the dealer is taking advantage but I may be wrong without knowing the code. Doesn't mean they're failing.

     

    That's exactly one of my questions/concerns.... BUT if replacing the O2 sensors FIXES the problem, then doesn't that mean it is an actual failing of the sensors and not just improper sensor readings that cause the CEL light?

  13. HELP! Gallardo O2 Sensor Replacement/Solutions For CEL 1-5,6-10

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    Are you using o2 spacers?

    I believe spacers were put on long ago. However, do you have anything you can recommend? Where would I get proper spacers for and do they go on all 4 sensors?

     

    Xref parts list

     

    ACI - AVESA SLS-13319

    AUDI 06A 906 262 AT

    BBT OXY452.026

    FISPA 90170

    HOFFER 7481549

    MEAT & DORIA 81549

    METZGER 0893067

    METZGER 0893088

    PIERBURG 7.05270.91.0

    PIERBURG 7.05271.02.0

    SEAT 030 906 262 M

    SEAT 03C 906 262

    SIDAT 90170

    SKODA 03C 906 262

    SKODA 047 906 265 B

    SKODA 047 906 265 C

    SKODA 06A 906 262 BG

    SKODA 06A 906 262 F

    VDO A2C59513319Z

    VEMO V10-76-0060

    VEMO V10-76-0083

    VW 022 906 262 F

    VW 030 906 262 M

    VW 03C 906 262

    VW 06A 906 262 BG

    VW 06A 906 262 CM

    VW 06A 906 262 CN

    VW 06A 906 262 CT

    VW 06A 906 262 F

    BOSCH 0 258 005 730

    BOSCH 0 258 006 201

    BOSCH 0 258 006 251

    BOSCH 0 258 006 270

    BOSCH 0 258 006 300

    BOSCH 0 258 006 316

    BOSCH 0 258 006 392

    FACET 10.7920

    FAE 77148

    FAE 77201

    FAE 77202

    MAGNETI MARELLI 460001885010

    NGK 1885

    VDO A2C59513319

     

    I'm not sure what your reply means exactly...

     

    does anyone have experience with the o2 sensor trick mentioned above?

  14. HELP! Gallardo O2 Sensor Replacement/Solutions For CEL 1-5,6-10

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    As previously mentioned I am suffering from repeated O2 sensor failures as I have already replaced them 7 times thus far and now need an 8th. I have an 05 Gallardo with Fabspeed cat-bypass and LOC exhaust. I do not know why this keeps happening and all I can do is go by what the Lamborghini dealership/service tells me which is that the design of the LOC exhaust is the sole cause of repeated failure due to excessive moisture/carbon build-up on the sensors caused by exhaust. Many lambo owners disagree that LOC is the cause but the truth is that I just want to find a solution and nothing more. So after researching I am really hoping I can get some suggestions on the following questions:

     

    1. My lambo dealership just quoted $673 to replace 2 sensors, of which one is the repeat offender. If I replace them myself, what should I pay for the sensors and where should I get them? The part number that the dealership always shows for the O2 replacement sensor is 06A906262AT which begs the questions:

    2. The dealership said this time that two O2 sensors failed. Does my 04 gallardo with fabspeed cat-bypass and LOC exhaust only have two O2 sensors then? I "thought" that there is one sensor before and after the cat on each of the exhaust pipes which would mean 4 sensors but I dont know if that changes with cat-bypass pipes and LOC exhaust.

     

    3. Would changing the O2 sensors myself be very difficult? Are we talking 10 hours or 2? Is there anything other than the actual sensors I would need to do this(specific tools, other parts such as O2 sensor socket)?

     

    4. Lastly, I am VERY interested to hear thoughts from everyone on this thing I just found when looking for solutions: http://www.magnumtuning.com/en/detail/ez-c...do/5-0l-v10-40v - This gadget supposedly stops this from happening in the first place and it's cheap but just sounds too good to be true. Does anyone have any experience/thoughts on this???

     

     

     

     

    I sincerely appreciate everyone's help!

     

     

     

  15. LOC Exhaust - Repeated O2 Sensor Failure

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    LOC was closed in 10-2008. But this dose not matter. I deal with many after market exhaust and untold numbers of LOC exhaust in numbers that probably no else sees and I don't see a higher fail rate between stock or after market exhaust. That said different climates can effect cars in different ways. Cars there may have issues but cars here do not or the other way around. There are seasonal issues things we see more of at one time of the year.

     

    Still don't see a cat back system causing o2 sensor to fail. Moisture is a byproduct of the cats working but as they get hot it evaporates it.

     

    Its not to hard to replace the post o2 sensor. The hardest part is the plug its hard to get to with the rear Wheel on. With the rear wheel off its not bad.

     

    Remove the plastic grill above the exhaust at the back of engine bay you will then see the post o2 sensors. You can follow the wire back up to where it goes over into the wheel arch area.

     

    With rear wheel off you can unplug the o2 sensor and pull the wire thru.

     

    Then use a 22mm wrench or o2 sensor socket and brake it loose and take it out.

     

    Put new one in The code will need reset most obd2 scanners will work for reset some auto part stores will do it for free.

     

    Make sure engine is cold when you do the job. Hot o2 sensors don't like to come out.

     

     

    Thank you for that.... You mentioned the cats, but I do not have cats as they are replaced with fabspeed pipes instead. I apologize to anyone if I appeared as "bashing" LOC as that could not be farther from my intention. I am just sad to repeatedly throw money down the drain with seemingly no plausible solution available other than a new exhaust as some suggested.... That being said, I have a few questions about this that I will open a new thread for in order to better direct my intention for a solution and I hope for anyone's help(especially you):

     

     

     

     

  16. LOC Exhaust - Repeated O2 Sensor Failure

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    If you got the exhaust 4 years ago it is not a real LOC exhaust unless you bought it used. You got your self a knock off LOC. There where no real LOC exhaust made after 2009 but some starting making knock off LOC exhaust.

     

    Where did you get it from? You could only get them thru LOC there where no dealers for LOC exhausts !

     

    I bought it spring of 2009 directly from orange county lambo. it is not a knock-off.

     

    As you say. The Audi version of the product goes for about $70. If OP is talking about Lamda sensors it still does not reach $5000. Somebody is ripping him off.

     

    Something does not jive.

    my local lamborghini dealership charges $600 to replace my Lamda O2 sensor($350 for the oem sensor and couple hours of labor).

     

    If I can do this myself please tell me ASAP so I can stop them from doing it. They ordered the part and it takes a few days which means the sensors should be here tomorrow... Also, this issue I experience with LOC is NOT unique. I have read on this forum and others about so many others having the same issue on 2004-2005 models with LOC so please do not criticize my quest for a solution.

  17. LOC Exhaust - Repeated O2 Sensor Failure

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    I have a 2005 gallardo that I put a Lamborghini Of Orange County Exhaust on and ever since then I have had to replace the same O2 sensor 7 times in 4 years! It is always the same exact sensor - Bank 1, Sensor 2

     

    My local lamborghini dealership just laughs at me every time I bring it in because I have become a regular due to this HORRIBLE exhaust system designed by Lamborghini Of Orange county. I have had them inspect everything to see if there was any other possible issue causing it and they said it was extremely obvious that the bad design of the exhaust causes constant moisture and carbon buildup.

     

    DOES ANYONE HAVE ANY SUGGESTION OR SOLUTION TO THIS OTHER THAN REPLACING THE OVER-PRICED LOC EXHAUST SYSTEM? I read somewhere that this is COMMON with LOC exhaust and some people put "spacers" between the sensor to help the situation but I cannot find any more information or advice on this.

     

    I greatly appreciate any help/advice/suggestions that you might have as I have now spent nearly $5,000 on O2 sensor's because of installing the LOC exhaust!

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