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wf758 · 12-06-2008, 08:43 PM

Thanks for all the help so far. After no success with the Jump Start, I took the battery out and got it fully charged. Re-installed and properly secured, I'm back in business.

The car started right up.

However....The Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp is now on.

It is a solid lamp (not flashing), which according to the book appears to mean I have an emissions problem. In addition to trying to jump start, I also tried two roll starts, which didn't work. I'm wondering if that is the cause of the problem? Guess I'll be taking it in this week, but thought I would ask if anyone has any ideas.

Thanks again,
Will

12-06-2008, 08:43 PM	#41 (permalink)
wf758 CRUS8R Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 143	It Started...Now What? MIL Thanks for all the help so far. After no success with the Jump Start, I took the battery out and got it fully charged. Re-installed and properly secured, I'm back in business. The car started right up. However....The Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp is now on. It is a solid lamp (not flashing), which according to the book appears to mean I have an emissions problem. In addition to trying to jump start, I also tried two roll starts, which didn't work. I'm wondering if that is the cause of the problem? Guess I'll be taking it in this week, but thought I would ask if anyone has any ideas. Thanks again, Will __________________ Will 2007 Lotus Exige S - Tow Eye, Boomerang, Sector 111 re-Enforcer, Stan's fix, Alex's 1/4 Turn Kit, Hardwired V1, Rearview Mirror Delete, Saikou Michi Catch Cans, Odyssey PC680 & Sector 111 Bracket, Bane's Stealth Bulbs, more to come...