A/C Fans Dont turn on - Page 2 - LotusTalk

TheViper · 08-06-2008, 07:03 PM

It's OK I won't thwack you.........

(I lied)

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimMullen

I hate it when I do stupid things like that.

TimMullen · 08-06-2008, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheViper

It's OK I won't thwack you.........

(I lied)

desmoworks · 08-12-2008, 01:45 PM

Does anybody know a dealer that has this in stock? I've tried a few, but nobody has it... It looks like it will only be about a week to get, but I'd like to get on this sometime this week as I have some time available that I wasn't expecting.

desmoworks · 08-12-2008, 01:58 PM

One dealer quoted me $82.70 for the part and another $215

OrlandoGT · 08-12-2008, 02:16 PM

My fans just died a couple days ago. Fuse is good, and I get at least 12V at the fuse. I hope that I don't have to wait a week when I visit the dealer

Cinesnow · 08-12-2008, 02:23 PM

call russ @ Lotus Beverly Hills, he has 4 in stock

robains · 08-12-2008, 02:35 PM

Oh joy, this sounds exactly like my problem except my fan speed is the same on setting 1,2, or 3. Never changes (always low speed). AND, my AC is now always ON. Wooohoo. I would think that it would be relatively easy to come up with a voltage regulator to the fans by a simple trip to one's local electronics store.

How long of a job is it to remove the front clam ?

Since the whole drilling thing is now a standard dealer fix for any Lotus it seems (what are they trying to tell me it never rained in England) to me that this will pretty much negate any aero benefits from the undertray -- in fact, I'd dare suggest that these holes will now become great places to store rocks, rubber, and anything else. Just how big are these drain holes?

desmoworks · 08-13-2008, 06:53 PM

We'll, I'm not please I'm having to work on the car - but I am pleased with the simplicity of the car. I don't have a manual or instructions, but I decided to take the clamshell off to get going on this project since my part is on the way already.

It took me 1 hour and 34 minuets to take the clamshell off without help which included eating a plate of spaghetti and a salad in the middle. Probably would have been a bit easier with a helper.

cdn_alien · 08-13-2008, 08:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Phx Cobra

Lotus dealer is currently dealing with this on my car. Fans kick on in 1, 2 mode but in selection 3 it goes off. They replaced the switch and that didn't fix it, they found it to be a resistor pack and so that is currently on order.

Hey Phx,

I got the exact same problem. Air in 1 and 2, but not 3.

I'm taking my car in to Scottsdale Lotus tomorrow. How long did they say before the part comes in? I hope they ordered some spares.

robains · 08-13-2008, 11:45 PM

Hmmm...interesting, I was quoted 6 hours for replacing brake lines with SS lines. AND, quoted 8 hours for removing the clam shell and for the SS lines....

So you say < 2 hours with a salad and pasta?? Hmmmm.... interesting!

desmoworks · 08-20-2008, 05:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robains

Hmmm...interesting, I was quoted 6 hours for replacing brake lines with SS lines. AND, quoted 8 hours for removing the clam shell and for the SS lines....

So you say < 2 hours with a salad and pasta?? Hmmmm.... interesting!

Yeah, but I'm not getting paid to do it so I work fast

My parts came in and I'm just getting ready to begin the repair. It looks like I'm going to have to remove a few more parts than I originally though... too bad as I wanted to drive tomorrow!

desmoworks · 08-20-2008, 06:53 PM

Well, that didn't take long. I'm done for the evening lol. I'm not sure how to "recover the refrigerant"... I guess I need a tool I don't have. Also the service notes say to cap all of the pipes and ports so no moisture or dirt ingress... What can I cap these with?

Obviously I'm not a car mechanic! I miss working on bikes at the moment... no HVAC.

staggarlee · 08-20-2008, 07:36 PM

I had this exact same problem for most of this summer. Then, I washed my car the other day and now my fans work again. I had planned to take my car in eventually for the new pack. I'm sure it'll happen again though.

cdn_alien · 08-20-2008, 09:30 PM

Just got my AC fixed. New resister pak. Drilled holes per service bulletin. All under warranty.

Could be my imagination, but the fan seems one notch faster now on every speed.

Or, it could be because I miss my AC the last few days that any mediocre AC feels fast.

cdn_alien · 08-20-2008, 09:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by staggarlee

I had this exact same problem for most of this summer. Then, I washed my car the other day and now my fans work again. I had planned to take my car in eventually for the new pack. I'm sure it'll happen again though.

Yeah, my AC failed too, and then it came back for about three weeks. When they replaced the resister pak, I couldn't believe how rusted the contacts were from the water damage. It was amazing that the fans worked at all.

shadowhusky · 08-21-2008, 02:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by desmoworks

Well, that didn't take long. I'm done for the evening lol. I'm not sure how to "recover the refrigerant"... I guess I need a tool I don't have. Also the service notes say to cap all of the pipes and ports so no moisture or dirt ingress... What can I cap these with?

Obviously I'm not a car mechanic! I miss working on bikes at the moment... no HVAC.

I was going to do it myself andf I have attempted quite a few things on my own as far as cars go. Timing belts, lowered suspension, raised suspension, replaced transmissions. etc. When I talked to the dealer he said that it was a rather complicated job and since I couldn't find anybody else that had done it on this board I decided to just bring it to the dealer. He told me that I would probably end up ruining most of the A/C lines because they are steel and aluminum and that they have fused together amd most probably would not come apart easliy, if at all. I figured it would be money well spent.

Hopefully you can get it done yourself with no problems. Take some pics and post them up as you do it so future members can have an idea of what to do.

robains · 08-21-2008, 07:46 AM

Could someone post pics on the holes they drill?

desmoworks · 08-21-2008, 07:11 PM

Here is where I'm at. I really can't see how this big ass box is going to come out

It just doesn't seem possible. Anyone want to suggest a next step?

Also attached is a couple of items I've run across to help me.

desmoworks · 08-21-2008, 07:14 PM

I've got the receiver-drier out, but it looks like the expansion valve will be a little trickier. The allen bolt on top is quite rusted.

Another interesting thing to note is that my car did have the holes drilled... I didn't see them at first, but I noticed them today.

shadowhusky · 08-22-2008, 02:54 AM

Here are the holes that were drilled by my dealer.

Sorry about the fuzzy pics. I took about 20 and all of them came out this way. Maybe because of the angle.

08-12-2008, 02:16 PM	#25 (permalink)
OrlandoGT Aspen White Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Orlando Posts: 29	My fans just died a couple days ago. Fuse is good, and I get at least 12V at the fuse. I hope that I don't have to wait a week when I visit the dealer __________________ 2006 AW Elise 2000 Eclipse GT (traded) - 370 WHP/390 WTQ @ 14psi

08-12-2008, 02:35 PM	#27 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 810	Oh joy, this sounds exactly like my problem except my fan speed is the same on setting 1,2, or 3. Never changes (always low speed). AND, my AC is now always ON. Wooohoo. I would think that it would be relatively easy to come up with a voltage regulator to the fans by a simple trip to one's local electronics store. How long of a job is it to remove the front clam ? Since the whole drilling thing is now a standard dealer fix for any Lotus it seems (what are they trying to tell me it never rained in England) to me that this will pretty much negate any aero benefits from the undertray -- in fact, I'd dare suggest that these holes will now become great places to store rocks, rubber, and anything else. Just how big are these drain holes? __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Package & LSD) + EFI 550ci injectors + TODA Racing Clutch + Engine Damper + RLS Intercooler + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + Seine Systems IC water spray + RTD brace + Milled steering arms for -2 degree camber + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso 9 QT oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front and rear + IQ3 + Schroth ProFI II 4pt + polished fire extinguisher + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear view camera + RAC monolites + LSS @ 1930 lbs

08-13-2008, 11:45 PM	#30 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 810	Hmmm...interesting, I was quoted 6 hours for replacing brake lines with SS lines. AND, quoted 8 hours for removing the clam shell and for the SS lines.... So you say < 2 hours with a salad and pasta?? Hmmmm.... interesting! __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Package & LSD) + EFI 550ci injectors + TODA Racing Clutch + Engine Damper + RLS Intercooler + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + Seine Systems IC water spray + RTD brace + Milled steering arms for -2 degree camber + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso 9 QT oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front and rear + IQ3 + Schroth ProFI II 4pt + polished fire extinguisher + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear view camera + RAC monolites + LSS @ 1930 lbs

08-20-2008, 07:36 PM	#33 (permalink)
staggarlee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: N. VA Posts: 103	I had this exact same problem for most of this summer. Then, I washed my car the other day and now my fans work again. I had planned to take my car in eventually for the new pack. I'm sure it'll happen again though. __________________ 2005 StormTi, Touring Pack,Larini F1 Exhaust,Fujita Intake,Micro Mirror

08-20-2008, 09:30 PM	#34 (permalink)
cdn_alien Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 212	Just got my AC fixed. New resister pak. Drilled holes per service bulletin. All under warranty. Could be my imagination, but the fan seems one notch faster now on every speed. Or, it could be because I miss my AC the last few days that any mediocre AC feels fast. __________________ Current: '06 Chili Red Elise, '06 Infiniti M35 Sold: '03 Nissan 350Z , '00 BMW 325Ci, '99 Miata, '90 Miata

08-12-2008, 01:45 PM	#23 (permalink)
desmoworks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 59	Does anybody know a dealer that has this in stock? I've tried a few, but nobody has it... It looks like it will only be about a week to get, but I'd like to get on this sometime this week as I have some time available that I wasn't expecting.

08-12-2008, 01:58 PM	#24 (permalink)
desmoworks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 59	One dealer quoted me $82.70 for the part and another $215

08-12-2008, 02:23 PM	#26 (permalink)
Cinesnow Cinesnow Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Lake Arrowhead, Ca / Sandpoint, Id Posts: 70	call russ @ Lotus Beverly Hills, he has 4 in stock

08-13-2008, 06:53 PM	#28 (permalink)
desmoworks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 59	We'll, I'm not please I'm having to work on the car - but I am pleased with the simplicity of the car. I don't have a manual or instructions, but I decided to take the clamshell off to get going on this project since my part is on the way already. It took me 1 hour and 34 minuets to take the clamshell off without help which included eating a plate of spaghetti and a salad in the middle. Probably would have been a bit easier with a helper.

08-20-2008, 06:53 PM	#32 (permalink)
desmoworks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 59	Well, that didn't take long. I'm done for the evening lol. I'm not sure how to "recover the refrigerant"... I guess I need a tool I don't have. Also the service notes say to cap all of the pipes and ports so no moisture or dirt ingress... What can I cap these with? Obviously I'm not a car mechanic! I miss working on bikes at the moment... no HVAC.

08-21-2008, 07:46 AM	#37 (permalink)
robains 2007 Exige S Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 810	Could someone post pics on the holes they drill? __________________ '07 Exige S (Track Package & LSD) + EFI 550ci injectors + TODA Racing Clutch + Engine Damper + RLS Intercooler + Greddy catch cans + opened roof slot + Seine Systems IC water spray + RTD brace + Milled steering arms for -2 degree camber + Larini 8" + FF air intake + Moroso 9 QT oil pan + Ultradisc 2 piece front and rear + IQ3 + Schroth ProFI II 4pt + polished fire extinguisher + Pioneer AVIC-N2 nav + rear view camera + RAC monolites + LSS @ 1930 lbs

08-21-2008, 07:11 PM	#38 (permalink)
desmoworks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 59	Here is where I'm at. I really can't see how this big ass box is going to come out It just doesn't seem possible. Anyone want to suggest a next step? Also attached is a couple of items I've run across to help me. Attached Images

08-21-2008, 07:14 PM	#39 (permalink)
desmoworks Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 59	I've got the receiver-drier out, but it looks like the expansion valve will be a little trickier. The allen bolt on top is quite rusted. Another interesting thing to note is that my car did have the holes drilled... I didn't see them at first, but I noticed them today.

08-22-2008, 02:54 AM	#40 (permalink)
shadowhusky Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: East China, Michigan Posts: 107	Here are the holes that were drilled by my dealer. Sorry about the fuzzy pics. I took about 20 and all of them came out this way. Maybe because of the angle. Attached Images __________________ 2005 Elise, Aubergine, Touring Pack, Sport Pack, Hardtop, Quicksilver Exhaust, De-snorkled, K&N Air Filter, Velocity Funnel, Tilting Clam 2008 Jeep Liberty, Jeep Green Metallic 2002 VW Jetta TDI, Metallic Blue, Daily Driver, 135,000 miles and going strong

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