starting problem

[ste j]

Hi can anybody help with my elise S2 2001 sometimes it will not start . leave it for a time and it starts could it be a imobliser problem thanks .

[lincoln lad]

Try tapping the starter motor gently (piece of wood will do) - this sometimes works (assuming the car is completely dead and doesn't even turn over). I know this sounds a bit crude but the starters motors are prone to getting "locked" up (worked on my previous motor)

Could be an immobilier problem. Lots of Q&A on the Lotus BBS archive site - well worth a look on there - must be dozens of threads to look at.

Edited by lincoln lad on Sunday 21st October 10:46

[porteouz]

Does it have the K series engine? If so it could be if its wet. If sitting in the rain water gets into the spark plugs and the car wont start, and if it does its sluggish

[S Works]

Can you be a bit more specific about the problem(s)?

Does the dash light up when you turn the ignition?
Can you hear the fuel pump prime?
Does it turn over?

Etc.

[ste j]

Thanks the car is a k series the dash lights up the fuel pump can be heard the engine fires up but dies straight away . then when I put the alarm back on it beeps only when it will not start .

[trondhb]

I think I have the same problem...
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

2001 S2 Race Tech, Rover engine.