MIL Light is on.

[gadger]

Hi,

Can anyone help a novice?

I have just bought a S2 privately, on the way home the MIL light came one. Phoned the vendor who told me that it was probably because it was so wet. Started the car a couple of times the next morning and all was well. But....

I've been out in it a couple of times this week and it has been dry weather but the MIL light still comes on after about 5 miles of reasonably hard driving.

What is this light? is it anything to worry about? Can I get it sorted out once and for all? (I don't like warining lights appearing on my dashboard)

Thanks a million for reading.

[beachbum]

If you bought it from a dealer, take it back and tell him to sort it.

MIL on constantly means that the Management system has detected a fault that it needs to make you aware of and needs investigating.

MIL constantly flashing, means pull over NOW. Get the car picked up and get it fixed. Ramifications of not doing this are at the very least a new CAT.

Lotus Dealers and maybe some others can plug a reader into the Management system, pull of the error code and that will tell them what is wrong.

I doubt it has very much to do with it being damp

[boggy]

Hi all

Had the same issue with my R, I've had the Ecu re-mapped and so far fingers crossed it's Ok.

Mention this to your local Lotus dealer and get them to take a look

Boggy

[tanman]

Probably nothing to worry about, mine does it quite frequently (there have been reports of others doing this on PH). and come to think about it mine done that within two weeks of buying it. 4 re-starts and it should go out, if not get it to the dealer and get them to check the codes (however my dealer still doesn't know what they mean)
Don't worry too much, just enjoy the drive!!!!
tanman

[lawrence5]

Mine too - bit moody this time of year full stop. Keep an eye on it - flashing only really occurs when it's totally buggered so it won't be the only symptom.....

Agree with hassling dealer though - they charge plenty so make sure you're happy

[gadger]

Thanks a lot guys,

I feel better already, in fact I'm off out for a blast tonite.

Cheers!!

[Stitch]

Had this on mine.

Turned out to be faulty HT leads causing a mis-fire