i own a 97 diablo sv that was originally a canadian car . i live in ny . the problem is that the car does not have an obd 2 hook up being a canadian car. now in ny the only way you can inspect your car by law is through the obd hookup . should this car have had it being impoted into the us in order to pass us standards and should i look for the dealer "non-lambo , exoctic" to complain or if this is something i have to install my self now , how can i obtain the correct hookup/harness for the car . no one seems to know or can/wants to help me as far as repair shops . my cars inspection is way over due and i need to get this taken care of asap . my question is should this have been put in before coming to the us or do i have to install this myself and where the hell do i find this cause no one seems to know !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks , any help is greatly appreciated . joe

I don't know about NY....but in New Jersey, you can get a special usage tag that limits the miles you can drive the car, but allows you to skip the inspection. I don't know how many miles you do a year....and I don't think there is an age requirement . Again, I don't know if NY has a similiar program.

If the car came to the USA USED then it is not required to have had the upgrade...if NEW, Which I doubt, then it should have been done by the authorized Lamborghini dealer.

To get the harness you speak of call these people....

AL or STEVE at Milano Imports..Gilroy, CA
1-408-847-8732

Tell them Roy Cats sent you and ASK for my DISCOUNT!!!

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i really appreciate the fast reply . i will call your friend and tell him you gave me the # , i appreciate any discount he can give . the car did come into the us used and im the 3rd owner . as far as miles FORGET IT !!!!!!! .i drive my diablo almost eveyday . i went from 6,900 miles when bought in april of 04 to 28,000 now . do you think i still qualify , lollollololol . why own a super car if your not gonna drive it . i love every mile i put on it and will be in tears when i decide to sell it . actually just gonna upgrade to a newer lambo , but this baby was my 1st . love it !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! thanks again .

didnt realize at the time you were speaking of al burtoni , use his clutch now . i will call and mention your name . thanks again .

I hate to ask dumb questions but are you sure it does not have an OBDII connector? The wiring diagram on my 99 suggests its there for all markets?

-mick

Yes on the 99.NO on the 97/98 he stated he has a 97

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That can't be right. The ABS and airbag controllers are gotten to via the OBDII connector and so that covers 1998 at least....

-mick

PS I stumbled onto two recalls re '97's

NHTSA Safety Recalls:
Important: The following recalls were issued for the 1997 LAMBORGHINI DIABLO VT by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).

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Recall date: 02-18-1998
Units potentially affected: 44
NHTSA campaign number: 98V030000
Defective part or component: STRUCTURE: DOOR ASSEMBLY: LATCHES AND LOCKS

Description: Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The automatic window retractor system, which allows the vehicle door(s) to open, will remain in the closed position. If this occurs, the vehicle occupant would not be able to exit (or enter) the vehicle in the event of a vehicle crash or fire. Dealers will inspect the window system and, if necessary, will replace the system with the new, modified version of the micro switch and latch assembly.

Recall date: 07-17-1998
Units potentially affected: 63
NHTSA campaign number: 98V162000
Defective part or component: STRUCTURE: BODY ROOF: CONVERTIBLE TOP

Description: Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles equipped with air bags. A Supplementary Rubber Windshield Header Protector to be installed by the vehicle owner onto the windshield header when driving with the vehicle's top removed was omitted. Injury to unbelted occupants could occur if the vehicle's top is removed and the vehicle is involved in a crash. Dealers will replace the Windshield Header Rail Trim Panel and provide the owner with the missing Supplemental Rubber Windshield Header Rail Protector.

i have an sv not a vt , and its a 97 . airbags werent standard till 98 . i dont have the obd connect , 2 shops have already confirmed it , believe me i wish i did , would be saving me a ton of stress and headaches . the car was originally designed to go to canada for the 1st owner and they didnt need it there aparently . i figured when it came into the us it had to be installed , but sounds likeonly new cars coming in not used

maybe you guys can help me once again , i just unscrewed the screws behind the passenger seat under the carpet . i found something that looks like an amp for a stereo with lamborghini written on it , but it has an open socket connection that is red , that could be the obd 2 hook up . can someone tell me if this is it or i just found something else . thanks for any help .
joe