Elise S2 questions
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Hi all - I've just bought a 52 plate Elise with 28000 on the clock and I have a couple of queries that I was hoping someone might be able to answer.
Firstly one of the front indicators popped out on the motorway last night - I pushed it back in and have since read that this is a common fault but does anyone know of the best way to fix it...is it a new lamp unit or is there a better way? If it is a new unit, can anyone recommend a good place to source one of these?
Secondly the MIL light on the dash is illuminated (not flashing though). The manual says that I should seek dealer advice and avoid unnecessary journeys. Is this strictly true or is that just Lotus covering their backs? Is this sort of thing common?
Cheers,
JC
Firstly one of the front indicators popped out on the motorway last night - I pushed it back in and have since read that this is a common fault but does anyone know of the best way to fix it...is it a new lamp unit or is there a better way? If it is a new unit, can anyone recommend a good place to source one of these?
Secondly the MIL light on the dash is illuminated (not flashing though). The manual says that I should seek dealer advice and avoid unnecessary journeys. Is this strictly true or is that just Lotus covering their backs? Is this sort of thing common?
Cheers,
JC
JimmyC33 said:
Hi all - I've just bought a 52 plate Elise with 28000 on the clock and I have a couple of queries that I was hoping someone might be able to answer.
Congrats
JimmyC33 said:
Firstly one of the front indicators popped out on the motorway last night - I pushed it back in and have since read that this is a common fault but does anyone know of the best way to fix it...is it a new lamp unit or is there a better way? If it is a new unit, can anyone recommend a good place to source one of these?
A common problem on S2's and I think the dealers acknowledge it and might well fix it FOC.
JimmyC33 said:
Secondly the MIL light on the dash is illuminated (not flashing though). The manual says that I should seek dealer advice and avoid unnecessary journeys. Is this strictly true or is that just Lotus covering their backs? Is this sort of thing common?
Speak to the previous owner, ask them if they ever saw it, or made any modifications that might have caused it si the first phone call.
>> Edited by Stuartb on Saturday 18th March 19:40
Front indicator is held in by a plastic clip. If the clip is not broken, then it may not happen again. Mine vibrated loose on an activity day, but has been fine for a few thousand miles and several trackdays. Oops - car lovingly looked after and never tracked... oh sorry, different thread.
If the clip is broken the unit can be replaced with one with a metal clip. Job done. Lotus dealer will give you cost.
MIL light - most likely might be that the lambda sensor on the cat is broken, or the previous owner installed a decat pipe. Phone him to find out - has implications for MOT. Easy to see if the rear undertray is removed - 4 min job with a cordless screwdriver. Where are you based?
If the clip is broken the unit can be replaced with one with a metal clip. Job done. Lotus dealer will give you cost.
MIL light - most likely might be that the lambda sensor on the cat is broken, or the previous owner installed a decat pipe. Phone him to find out - has implications for MOT. Easy to see if the rear undertray is removed - 4 min job with a cordless screwdriver. Where are you based?
MIL light resets after 4 starts.... if it doesn't then take it to a dealer/speacialist and get the code read. Mine come on every now and then when it runs lumphy on cold start up.... nothing to worry about as long as it doesn't flash or persist.
>> Edited by lawrence5 on Monday 20th March 13:13
>> Edited by lawrence5 on Monday 20th March 13:13
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