My elise 111r wont start :(

[chicosgroove]

Hi all, you are my first port of call before anyone I value your knowledge that much!
Got in my 54 plate 111r this morning and to my horror, it wouldnt start. It tries to start so Im guessing its not the battery but other then that, its a sitting duck down my street and im worried!
I drove it on Friday no bother and not at all Sat or Sun, its been a fairly mild weekend so I cant see how it would be cold/damp related.
Obviously, there are many things it could be and without being able to look at it, your advise and ability to help is limited but I was just wondering if there is anything obvious (or a known issue) that requires a quick fix on these cars that someone knows about?
Im afraid whilst I love driving it im not the most knowledgable on what to do when things go wrong!
Thanks

C

[tricky 100]

Run out of petrol ?? especially if the tank was low and is parked on a road with a big camber .

[C Giles T]

Check the Immobiliser light isnt flashing on, even whrn the Immobiliser is on it will try and turn over but obviously fail

[21TonyK]

tricky 100 said:

Run out of petrol ?? especially if the tank was low and is parked on a road with a big camber .

Happened to me the other day. Took 10 litres to get enough in the tank and get the damn thing started

[anonymous-user]

21TonyK said:

tricky 100 said:

Run out of petrol ?? especially if the tank was low and is parked on a road with a big camber .

Happened to me the other day. Took 10 litres to get enough in the tank and get the damn thing started

Yeah. Have had it happen with 11 litres showing on the display. :-(

[chicosgroove]

Thanks Guys, you may be spot on here cos I know it was on about half of its last bar (as far as petrol goes) and it is parked on a road with a steep camber.

With that in mind Im hopeful thats all it is so Im off out shortly to buy a fuel cannister and fill it up.

Will let you know if this works or not!

Cheers

C

[NathanE]

As soon as the last block starts you should refill really to prevent this happening. The fuel tank doesn't have many baffles so if you park on a slight incline or whatever then the fuel moves away from the pump !

[chicosgroove]

AWESOME call guys, thanks.
Put 5l in it, no joy (cannister was a 5l one), put another 5l in it and hey presto, Id revived her and she is singing once more.

Awesome, thanks!!