| Bulletin Number | Vehicle Make | Vehicle Model | Model Year | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TSB_2020_03 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2014 | Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.<br /> |
| sb_2020_01 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2014 | Any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in generation of diagnostic trouble codes (DTC⿿s |
| sb_2019_13_20_MY | LOTUS | EVORA | 2020 | A limited VIN range of vehicles have left the factory without the latest level .crp programs being installed within the ECU (Electronic Control) and T |
| sb_2019_06_Elise | LOTUS | ELISE | 2010 | Compatibility of Yokohama AD07 and V105 tire product ranges for the Elise model range.<br /> |
| sb_2019_04 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2018 | It is possible that some lithium batteries have been irreparably damaged because they have not been maintained whilst the vehicle is in storage or hav |
| sb-2019-03 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2018 | Inoperative Bluetooth functionality of an Evora 400 head unit microphone<br /> |
| sb201902T000T154 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2018 | Lotus tool part number T000T1543F is now available, which can be used in conjunction with Lotus TechCentre to assist in the investigation of diagnosti |
| sb201901Evora400 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2018 | On a small number of Evora 400 vehicles, when activated at the same time, the turn indicator function is not overriding the brake lamp illumination. T |
| 2015-03 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2014 | Application of silicone grease to brake light switch plunger to improve durability. Several instances of brake light switch renewal under warranty ha |
| 2014-11 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2014 | Confirmation of updates to the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) sections of the Technical Service Notes concerning the necessary pro |
| 2014-08 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2014 | Clarification of air conditioning compressor ?Running-In? Procedure. Insufficient lubrication will result in compressor failure due to seizure, reduci |
| 2014-05 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2014 | To reinforce the importance of checking and clearing stored fault codes at time of PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection). The increased frequency of battery |
| 2014-03 | LOTUS | EXIGE | 2011 | Installation of new software into ?11MY Elise/Exige I.P. (Instrument Pack) and any Aftersales service replacements fitted to '08 - '10MY vehicles as r |
| 2014-02 | LOTUS | EXIGE | 2011 | Retrofitment of the latest level windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the windscreen washe |
| 2013-18 | LOTUS | EXIGE | 2011 | To confirm the compatibility of service level instrument packs available for all Federal Elise and Exige variants from ?08MY to present date by model |
| 2013-17 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2014 | Brake hose/pipe inspection. The routing of all brake hoses and pipes is set during production to ensure that they cannot come into contact with any ot |
| 2013-15 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2013 | Potential causes of cruise control deactivation without intentional driver intervention.<br /> |
| 2013-09 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2013 | The latest TechCentre release (V5.1.0) released as on online update on 11 June 2013. Includes important TCU software program updates<br /> |
| 2013-04 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2013 | Instances of ABS (Anti-Lock Braking System) tell tale lamp illumination accompanied with fault code C0460 (pressure sensor failure) have been reported |
| 2013-02 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2013 | Some Evora owner?s have reported difficulty in engaging or changing gear as well as other symptoms such as very little or no resistance required to de |
| 2012-18 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2013 | Because of CARB legislation requirements, the most recent version updates of Lotus Techcentre have changed the fault code look up screen to describe t |
| 2012-17 | LOTUS | EXIGE | 2011 | The latest update for Techcentre V4.16.00 has a feature to prevent unauthorised variant code alteration.<br /> |
| 2012-15 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2013 | To increase it?s durability, the single piece steel VVT pipe originally fitted as a production running change to all Evora ?S? and ?S-IPS? models from |
| 2017-02 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2017 | Because of the revised electrical systems and subsequent increased demands placed on the vehicle battery on the Evora 400 as compared to the previous |
| 2016-15 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2014 | Procedure to recover the ECU if an ?ECU Comms Failure? message appears in the instrument panel display screen. Under certain conditions such as a dis |
| 2016-06 | LOTUS | ELISE | 2010 | Recommendation of revision to manual brake bleeding procedure on any Elise models fitted with a brake servo unit. Whilst performing a brake fluid ble |
| 2015-17 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2014 | The latest Lotus TechCentre release (V5.14.0) is now available as an online update and includes programming enhancements for Evora S and Exige S ?12MY |
| 2015-08 | LOTUS | EXIGE | 2009 | Retrofitment of the latest level CDL (Central Door Locking) actuator to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the CDL actuator assemb |
| 2017-07 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2017 | Revised fault code generation strategies issued for certain O2 sensor and Coolant Temp Sensor diagnostics. Currently a fault code may not be immediat |
| SB-2008-13 | LOTUS | 2-ELEVEN | 2008 | LOTUS: OIL COOLER SANDWICH PLATE INSPECTION. SANDWICH PLATES USED ON VEHICLES WITH FRONT MOUNTED OIL COOLERS, POSSIBLY HAVE INCORRECT FETTLING OF OI |
| SB-2009-02 | LOTUS | EXIGE | 2009 | LOTUS: A SMALL RANGE OF PLATFORM MODELS CONSIDERED TO BE AT RISK FROM INSECURE REAR HUB BOLTS. REQUEST A FURTHER RANGE OF CARS WHICH ARE NOT CONSIDERE |
| SB-2013-17 | LOTUS | EXIGE | 2007 | LOTUS: INFORMATION PROVIDED REGARDING THE INSPECTION OF ALL BRAKE PIPE/HOSE, ON SOME VEHICLES, BASED ON SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND THE POSITIONING OF |
| SB-2013-04 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2013 | LOTUS: DUE TO FAULT CODE C0460 (PRESSURE SENSOR FAILURE) TAIL LAMP OF ABS (ANTILOCK BRAKING SYSTEM) WILL ILLUMINATE AND A POTENTIAL CAUSE IS BRAKE LI |
| 2012/15 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2012 | |
| 2008-15 | LOTUS | EUROPA | 2008 | LOTUS: REVISED CLIP TO SECURE DOOR LATCH RELEASE ROD. TO IMPROVE SECURITY OF CONTROL ROD TO INTERIOR RELEASE HANDLE. *PE<br /> |
| 2008-13 | LOTUS | EUROPA | 2008 | LOTUS: INSPECTION OF OIL COOLER SANDWICH PLATE USED ON CARS WITH FRONT MOUNTED OIL COOLERS. TO INSPECT OIL COOLER FEED PORT FOR CORRECT AREA. *P |
| SB-2012-06 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2011 | LOTUS: DRIVER/PASSENGER DOOR IS NO LONGER FITTED AND NOT ALLOWING INDIVIDUAL LOCKING BUT DOORS WITH CDL (CENTRAL DOOR LOCKING) SWITCH FOR DOORS REMAIN |
| SB-2011-23 | LOTUS | ELISE | 2011 | LOTUS: INCOMPATIBLE TURN SIGNAL MODULES WERE FITTED TO THE FRONT REVISED HEADLIGHT CONFIGURATION THAT INCLUDES INTEGRAL FRONT LED TURN SIGNAL UNITS |
| SB-2015-03 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2014 | LOTUS: SOME VEHICLES, UNDER WARRANTY, HAVE ILLUMINATION OF THE ANTI[LOCK BRAKING SYSTEM (ABS) ACCOMPANIED BY GENERATION OF DIAGNOSTIC CODE C0340, EVE |
| 200613 | LOTUS | EXIZE | 2006 | ADDITION OF WASHER TO SUPER SPORT NON-ADJUSTABLE TYPE CHASSIS REAR BRACE TUBE. *TT<br /> |
| 200305 | LOTUS | ESPRIT | 9999 | INTRODUCTION OF PROTECTIVE SLEEVE FOR LH TURBO INLET TRUNKING. *TT<br /> |
| 200620 | LOTUS | EXIZE | 2006 | MOMENTARY ENGINE POWER INTERRUPTION. *TT<br /> |
| SB-2011 | LOTUS | EXIGE | 2009 | LOTUS CARS: THE PROCEDURE TO RETROFIT AN OIL COOLER TRANSFER HOSE IN MODELS ELISE/EXIGE. *RM<br /> |
| SB-2012-03 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2011 | LOTUS: INFORMATION ON ASSEMBLY DRAIN TUBES MODIFICATION FOR WATER INGRESSED EXIT VIA INLET DUCT AND RESTRICTING AIRFLOW AND DIRT FROM ENTERING HVAC |
| SB-2012-04 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2011 | LOTUS: WITH RUNNING CHANGES IMPLEMENTED, THE BULKHEAD IS RETAINED MECHANICALLY BY USING EXISTING FIXINGS AND ADDITION OF M6 WASHERS FOR C LEVEL CARP |
| SB-2013-15 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2013 | LOTUS: POTENTIAL CAUSES OF DEACTIVATION OF CRUISE CONTROL, WITHOUT DRIVER'S INTERVENTION: BRAKE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, CLUTCH PEDAL IS DEPRESSED, OR CRU |
| SB-2009-15-2 | LOTUS | LOTUS | 9999 | LOTUS: WATER INGRESS; AREAS OF ATTENTION. HIGHLIGHT POTENTIAL SOURCES OF WATER INGRESS INTO CABIN AND REAR LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT. SOME POTENTIAL SOUR |
| 200417 | LOTUS | ESPRIT | 9999 | ESPRIT FINAL EDITION OPTIONAL LOWERED SUSPENSION SETTING. *TT<br /> |
| SB-2013-18 | LOTUS | ELISE | 2011 | LOTUS: INFORMATION PROVIDED FOR CLARIFICATION OF INSTRUMENT PACK (IP) COMPATIBILITY, FOR SOME VEHICLES, BY PART NUMBERS, PRESENT DATE BY MODEL YEAR |
| 200607 | LOTUS | ELISE | 2006 | UPDATED ECU PROGRAMMES AND SERVICE SCHEDULES. *AK<br /> |
| 2012/17 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2011 | THE LATEST UPDATE FOR TECHCENTRE V4.16.00 HAS A FEATURE TO PREVENT UNAUTHORISED VARIANT CODE ALTERATION.<br /> |
| 2012/17 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2010 | THE LATEST UPDATE FOR TECHCENTRE V4.16.00 HAS A FEATURE TO PREVENT UNAUTHORISED VARIANT CODE ALTERATION.<br /> |
| 2012/17 | LOTUS | EXIGE | 2011 | THE LATEST UPDATE FOR TECHCENTRE V4.16.00 HAS A FEATURE TO PREVENT UNAUTHORISED VARIANT CODE ALTERATION.<br /> |
| 2012/17 | LOTUS | ELISE | 2011 | THE LATEST UPDATE FOR TECHCENTRE V4.16.00 HAS A FEATURE TO PREVENT UNAUTHORISED VARIANT CODE ALTERATION.<br /> |
| 2012/15 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2013 | |
| 2012/15 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2013 | |
| 2012/15 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2012 | |
| LC-2012-13 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2011 | LOTUS: SRS HAS INCORRECT DATA INFORMATION AND DEPENDING ON NATURE OF SRS SITUATION, FAULT FINDING AND DIAGNOSIS PROBLEM MAY BE DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE. |
| SB-2012-15 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2013 | LOTUS: THE RETAINING CLIP IS RETROFITTED FOR RH CYLINDER BANK VARIABLE VALVE TIMING (VVT) PIPE TO INCREASE DURABILITY AND TO RETAIN ENGINE ASSEMBLY. |
| 2013/02 | LOTUS | EVORA | 2013 | REPLACEMENT OF PLASTIC BODIED TYPE CLUTCH MASTER CYLINDER. LOTUS. *KB UPDATED ON 4/22/2013. *KB<br /> |
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