The program was simple: get behind the wheel of your Lamborghini Murciélago to take it to the "Supercar Fest", an automotive gathering with drag strip, hypercars and a breathtaking atmosphere. But for this passionate owner, things quickly turned into a mechanical nightmare.
The nightmare begins on the way home
On the eve of the festival, everything seemed to be going according to plan. But once back on the road, the Italian supercar decides to make a mess of things. The dashboard lights up like a Christmas tree: engine warning lights, rev counter needle stuck at 9,000 rpm, delirious fuel gauge, non-existent engine temperature...
And as if that weren't enough, the "limp" mode (engine safety) is activated as soon as you start accelerating. As a result, it's impossible to drive the Murciélago without risking damage. So it's another Lamborghini, a Gallardo, that will be on hand for the event.
A power failure... and hours of searching
Back in the workshop, the search begins. Dashboard? Not a thing. Electrical wiring? Nothing unusual. Fuses? Intact. After trying everything, the possibility of a component is raised: the GFA module, a small electronic box hidden behind the dashboard.
This box plays a central role: it receives all the information from the sensors (speed, temperature, engine rpm, oil pressure...) and transmits it to the dashboard. After testing a second-hand module, a miracle occurred: all instruments were functional again. The culprit was clearly identified.
The owner has purchased a second-hand GFA module from a specialist site for around €1,000This avoids the more costly option of a new module, which would also have required replacement of the keys.
A stroke of good luck in this rare and difficult-to-identify type of breakdown. The rest? A good old-fashioned engine oil change, a few minor adjustments... and a great deal of relief.
Moral of the story: electronics, the Achilles heel of supercars?
This misadventure is a reminder that even the most iconic supercars can be temperamental, especially as they age. The Lamborghini Murciélago, though mythical with its V12 and manual gearbox, is not immune to electronic whims. And sometimes, a simple box forgotten behind the dashboard can paralyze the whole car.
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"...thus avoiding the more expensive option of a new module, which would also have required replacing the keys."
How does the fact that the module is worn prevent key replacement?🤔 It seems to me that there's a shortcut here that defies logic, doesn't it?