# 1998 Lamborghini Diablo - Engine light **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** lamborghini\ **Created:** [March 27, 2022, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266 "2022-03-27T21:58:38Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![FoDaddy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fodaddy/32/717_2.png) [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/22 "2022-03-30T13:49:13Z")
No problem, have the Diablo taken to your local exotic mechanic. They will diagnose and repair your Lamborghini for you. You just swipe your Centurion card and be done with it. In the meantime, you could simply drive the Carrera GT or F40. I guess you could slum it in the Brabus if you had to. ---
**Author:** ![Scrapyard-John](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f6c823/32.png) [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/23 "2022-03-30T15:37:40Z")
> [@VOLVO-V70](#): > > As if you can look at a person and determine if they can afford something . I have had this happen to me. Drove a POS older truck into a dealership parking lot and the sales guys ignored me. Finally got one’s attention and he asked what I wanted my payment to be, etc. “Well, I’m paying cash, to be honest. Probably somewhere else.” I actually did wind up buying a truck there a little later on. Pretty sure I got profiled initially because of the grease stained clothes and ratty truck. Conversely, when I was 17 or 18, me and one of my high school buddies stopped at the Ford dealership to kick the tires on the new Mustang GT’s. The salesman came out and immediately asked “Which one do you want to drive?” Ummm…the red 5 speed. Guy came back out and tossed me the keys. I had zero intention of buying anything. Luckily for him, I didn’t abuse the car. Well, one small burnout in the high school parking lot, but other than that…I drove it pretty responsibly. I guess dealerships have insurance for such. ---
**Author:** ![ledhed75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f6c823/32.png) [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/25 "2022-03-30T18:51:57Z")
My dad used to work for a local forester/logger. The owner was very successful and wealthy, but he wore regular jeans and shirts and drove an older pickup truck.You’d never guess he was likely a millionaire. One day he went to the local Chevrolet dealer; he would normally buy 2-3 brand new trucks at a time, and just write a check for them. However, his approach was to total up the cost of the 3 new trucks, deduct 20%, and then call over the salesman. More than once, when the salesman would come over, the gentleman would say “I want these three trucks, this is what I’m paying, go talk to your boss, and don’t keep me waiting.” Apparently it worked every time. Of course, this was 30 years ago when dealerships actually welcomed cash buyers, instead of relying on financing. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/26 "2022-03-30T18:57:37Z")
The extent of my knowledge on these is I just about got run over by one walking across the street in Hollywood. My advice would be take it and checkbook to dealer. ---
**Author:** ![Scrapyard-John](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f6c823/32.png) [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/27 "2022-03-30T19:49:03Z")
> [@ledhed75](#): > > Of course, this was 30 years ago when dealerships actually welcomed cash buyers, instead of relying on financing Right. I believe they’d prefer you finance now. ---
**Author:** ![Scrapyard-John](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/f6c823/32.png) [@Scrapyard-John](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Scrapyard-John)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 7:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/28 "2022-03-30T19:52:12Z")
If I had a Volvo I’d tell you. And if I had a Lambo, I’d just take it to the shop instead of being a tool to everyone on a car forum. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 8:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/29 "2022-03-30T20:46:03Z")
> [@ledhed75](#): > > My dad used to work for a local forester/logger. The owner was very successful and wealthy, but he wore regular jeans and shirts and drove an older pickup truck.You’d never guess he was likely a millionaire. Have you seen what Warren Buffet drives and the house he lives in? I drive a more expensive vehicle and live in a more expensive house. ---
**Author:** ![tcmichnorth](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tcmichnorth/32/25126_2.png) [@tcmichnorth](https://community.cartalk.com/u/tcmichnorth)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 9:08pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/30 "2022-03-30T21:08:42Z")
When I bought my 2020 new at one dealership it was cheaper to finance than pay cash. I wanted to pay cash so they said to finance, make two payments then pay it off. Was cheaper that way. Went across the street and bought from them in cash. They offered minor incentives to finance. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/31 "2022-03-30T21:12:52Z")
> [@MikeInNH](#): > > Have you seen what Warren Buffet drives and the house he lives in? I drive a more expensive vehicle and live in a more expensive house. My boss used to say after a while it’s just a scorecard. What can you do with 50 million that you can’t do with ten million? Yeah his values are not in acquiring things. Him and Charlie are kind of interesting listening to. When looking at a company and sizing up the management, one of their keys is whether the people are honest or liars. If they are liars, they look no further. Interesting how they are able to buy anything with that criteria. According to my DNA Warren is supposed to be a distant relative. He doesn’t take my calls though so I don’t know. ---
**Author:** ![eddo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/eddo/32/2594_2.png) [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 9:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/32 "2022-03-30T21:13:27Z")
> [@Nevada\_545](#): > > There were approximately 1600 Diablos built 1990 to 1998, a very rare car. yet there is room in my carport for one. If I can convince tom to give it to me. 🤣 🤣 ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/33 "2022-03-30T21:40:36Z")
The ultimate “Not Downsize living” [Why this CEO is worth almost $1 billion but lives in a trailer park - The Washington Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2015/07/21/why-a-ceo-worth-840-million-lives-in-a-trailer-park-with-his-pet-alpaca/) ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 11:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/34 "2022-03-30T23:12:38Z")
Some of those trailer parks are pretty nice. There used to be some really fancy ones here in the San Jose area, great location, the park owner handles all the landscaping, focussing on palm trees, bananas, citrus, & other subtropicals. I can see why that would be attractive to someone who wanted to focus their att’n on their business rather than property maintenance. Unfortunately pretty much all the trailer parks in this area have been bull-dozed, replaced by condo’s with ugly Home-Depot-like landscaping. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [March 30, 2022, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/36 "2022-03-30T23:33:49Z")
Apparently OP is an actual Lambo owner … lol … OP, is there a reason you don’t take it to the dealership you purchased it from? ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 12:44am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/37 "2022-03-31T00:44:15Z")
Tom found his way here but can’t use Google to find a repair shop . ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 1:07am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/38 "2022-03-31T01:07:08Z")
> [@George\_San\_Jose1](#): > > Apparently OP is an actual Lambo owner … lol Heh heh, now even I would have found flagging that one advisable. Should have been evident though that no one knows the answer beyond post 3. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 5:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/39 "2022-03-31T05:04:57Z")
Have you checked with Roselli in San Jose, even with the code it will help to have worked on a few of these in the past. > **[Roselli Foreign Car Repair Ferrari Lamborghini Exotic Car Repair in San Jose](https://www.rosellifcr.com/)** > > Roselli Foreign Car Repair is a family owned business located in San Jose, California. We have been in business for over 40 years specializing exotic car service and repairs. Our team is commited to excellence, delivering satisfaction to our... ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 5:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/40 "2022-03-31T05:31:41Z")
> [@George\_San\_Jose1](#): > > Some of those trailer parks are pretty nice Heard about Palm Beach FL, I think, bought out the trailers for a million dollars each to put up condos! ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 12:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/41 "2022-03-31T12:42:54Z")
OK , I may be wrong but why even try and help someone with an attitude and language like Tom has used ? If he does not like the service from a recommended place he will be back calling names . ---
**Author:** ![eddo](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/eddo/32/2594_2.png) [@eddo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/eddo)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/42 "2022-03-31T21:05:36Z")
> [@George\_San\_Jose1](#): > > Apparently OP is an actual Lambo owner … lol … and a cranky one at that! ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2022, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266/43 "2022-03-31T22:58:01Z")
> [@eddo](#): > > and a cranky one at that! Like I said, I just about got run over by one-not to stereotype. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-lamborghini-diablo-engine-light/183266.md?page=3)