Speedo problems
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Robbow

Original Poster:

6 posts

245 months

Friday 9th June 2006
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Anybody know the quick fix to this?

Driving my 111R Sports Racer yesterday. Started her up and the following happened:

Mileage had jumped from 950 miles to 280541
Temperature read 195F

and the RPM & MPH dials span anticlockwise to 0 !

Turned the ignition off and these dials span back clockwise to the bottom and shook for a few seconds with a clicking noise coming from behind the dash!

Got the car in on Tuesday for it's 1000 After Service, but anyone know a quick fix to this. No misfires or engine warning lights....yet

I knew all was going too well after having all heaps of little problems with by brand new S1 6 years ago. Still loved the car though!
Cheers

Robbow


Mr_C

2,508 posts

260 months

Friday 9th June 2006
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don't know how to fix it but take a photo - that's got to be the highest mileage ever recorded on an Elise.

Lotus should sort it for you at the service.

sp60

524 posts

290 months

Friday 9th June 2006
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This happened to the owner of my last elise.
He ended up replacing the dash unit.
Seems to be a few problems with these reported on here recently

DPR

95 posts

260 months

Friday 9th June 2006
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There's a reset routine, I'll see if I can find it on SELOC

DPR

95 posts

260 months

Friday 9th June 2006
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robbow

Original Poster:

6 posts

245 months

Saturday 10th June 2006
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Tried the reset suggestion, but still no joy. Looks like I will have to watch the footy instead of driving around the Peak District, and leave it up to the guys at Chistopher Neil on Tuesday. I will post the action required next week, just in case it happens to anybody elses 111R.

Cheers

Robbow

robbow

Original Poster:

6 posts

245 months

Wednesday 14th June 2006
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Dash Unit was replaced yesterday FOC, One of those things..... 1000 miles Service done as well so looking forward to a weekend of driving.

sp60

524 posts

290 months

Wednesday 14th June 2006
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Slightly OT, but does anyone know of a good source of new/second hand dash units?
I'd like to get a spare to use whilst I attempt to fix mine.
Or is it a case of buy a new one from parts?

cheers