Elise Service Manual for $25 from LCU. - Page 9 - LotusTalk

rv02tx · 03-08-2006, 01:46 PM

Sorry for the inconvenience, unfortunately at this time we are
experiencing difficulties with our server, we are hoping to get it up
and running as soon as possible, but unfortunately it is quite a big
fault, so this may take some time.

If you are in desperate need of some information and require the service
notes, then they are available to purchase from our dealer network, or
if you can wait until the server is back up and running then you will be
able purchase the PDF files that you require.

Regards

Lotus Cars USA, Inc.
2236 Northmont Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096

Phone (770) 476- 6564, Fax (770) 476-6541

lotus54 · 03-08-2006, 02:47 PM

AAKKK!

If anyone has ideas on getting a copy of the service manual, please PM me.
I would certainly pay them for it, but they don't seem to want to sell them.

Mark

Quote:

Originally Posted by rv02tx

Sorry for the inconvenience, unfortunately at this time we are
experiencing difficulties with our server, we are hoping to get it up
and running as soon as possible, but unfortunately it is quite a big
fault, so this may take some time.
....

DSal · 03-08-2006, 03:06 PM

Give me 20 minutes and I'll fix your big server problem :P

Something else is going on, we just don't want to admit it to ourselves.

CALtd · 03-08-2006, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSal

Something else is going on, we just don't want to admit it to ourselves.

Something like:

webmaster took the keys and they don't have access to the server.
webmaster didn't get paid (see #1)
website was hacked and CC info compromised (see #1).
too many tech questions coming from owners reading the manuals.

DSal · 03-08-2006, 03:42 PM

1 - 2 could be fixed with a baseball bat

CALtd · 03-08-2006, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DSal

1 - 2 could be fixed with a baseball bat

I am about 50 miles closer than you, but my reach can't get there. It would be easier to compromise webmaster's other sites and hold them for ransom until Lotus USA is back up to standard.

pete k · 03-08-2006, 08:03 PM

This is really a joke. PLEASE someone who has the full manual make a copy for me and I will gladly pay up to $100 for a complete paper copy. PM me. Many thanks. Pete

MikeW · 03-08-2006, 08:11 PM

We need a group buy on manuals!!! The latest with the fewest supplements.

Maybe some dealer would like to oblige us.

charliex · 03-08-2006, 09:51 PM

the paper manuals are almost as bad as the PDF's copying them would probably make them even less readable.

its odd its like the PDFs are scanned from poor printouts of the original PDF type files, which are then in turn sold as the super expensive paper manuals.

i would imagine there are some enterprising individuals on ebay

i printed out some 13x17 inch for the circuit diagrams on a expensive printer and they're still unreadable in bits, (even with a crazy zoom on the PDF)

ChrisH · 03-08-2006, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CALtd

Something like:

webmaster took the keys and they don't have access to the server.
webmaster didn't get paid (see #1)
website was hacked and CC info compromised (see #1).
too many tech questions coming from owners reading the manuals.

I think the real reason is that Lotus and the dealers make a lot more profit off the paper manuals. The $25 download is just too cheap.

pip · 03-09-2006, 12:17 AM

from Lotus through my dealer Smith Lotus-ordered on a mon.and had it in hand the following mon. in feb. Contents include Elise111R, Elise North America, and Exige 2004 Model Year Onwards to quote the green binder cover. The price was$ 178.38 plus 10 bucks freight and 12.93 ca. sales tax for a grand total of $201.31 (part# A120T0327J) Dealer told me they only make $15 on it. I haven't spent much time with it so I cannot attest to its completeness if you will. Purchased it as a kind of insurance policy as my dealer is 140 miles from my home in Carmel and have a local Porsche guy who said he would be happy to work on it if the situation should arise. Pip

Ground Loop · 03-09-2006, 09:55 AM

Here's the thing... Lotus is obligated to make the service manuals, or at least the emissions portions, available on-line. They have no choice in this matter; the EPA requires it.

Your best bet might be to call up Lotus USA and ask why they refuse to comply with the EPA mandate.

Alternatively, we need to find an open FTP drop-box or Torrent tracker site and do their job for them.

ChrisB · 03-09-2006, 01:17 PM

LCU is obviously happy with the status quo. It isn't that difficult a problem to resolve, if they really wanted to. I guess, like the shifter recall situation, if they're not willing to do the right thing voluntarily, contacting the responsible government agency to file a complaint is the next step.

ConeFusion · 03-15-2006, 08:31 PM

Well, I need the shop manual. I can't wait any longer. So if somebody knows where I might be able to... find a copy of the files, it would be much appreciated. Please PM me if you can help.

As a finders fee, I'm ready to make a contribution to a charity of your choice. And I mean a real charity, "Joe's Elise Mod Fund" does not count!

Ground Loop · 03-15-2006, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by ConeFusion

Well, I need the shop manual. I can't wait any longer. So if somebody knows where I might be able to... find a copy of the files, it would be much appreciated. Please PM me if you can help.

You don't make it easy.

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ConeFusion · 03-15-2006, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ground Loop

You don't make it easy.

Sorry, my e-mail address is hidden, but my PM is enabled. Check your messages.

®ob · 04-14-2006, 06:49 AM

Any chance this is coming back online? I really want/need a copy of this manual.

glitch · 04-27-2006, 10:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ®ob

Any chance this is coming back online? I really want/need a copy of this manual.

same here - really need a copy of these as the dealer is 4 hours away and i'd like to troubleshoot a problem before taking it there...

can't believe it's been down for what, 6 months now...?

shoulda downloaded them when i had the chance, but i figured i'd d/l them when i needed them....oh well.

charliex · 04-27-2006, 10:11 PM

contact lotus warrany dept at lcu georgia they'll sell them to you

Racer "X" · 05-09-2006, 03:10 AM

Dear EliseTalk counter parts and Lotus Elise Owners

I have tried repeatedly over the last 4 months to get into Lotuscars.com to pay my $25 and download the Service manual for my vehicle. The site has been down and when I called Lotus HQ

in Georgia they stated their website would be up by the begining to mid April. I have gone back there 4 times and just as recently as May 8, 2006

it still is not available. The link appears to be dead I'd like to get a copy of the 2005 Federal Elise (USA MODEL ELISE )service Manual since this is a limited Car. I am not against Paying the $25 to lotus but I beleive they have disabled the link to prevent ( Owners) from getting manuals therefore forcing us to use Dealers for Maintance even if minor.
Any advice or assistance you could please offer?

I am willing to Borrow or Buy from someone who has the Full Manual ( Parts Manual and Updates would be considered a Bonus but just the service Manual would make me happy )on the 2005 USA Model of the elise??? ANYONE? SERIOUS REPLIES ONLY PLEASE

Todd
2005 Lotus Elise Graphite Grey
Sports and Touring Package
Palm Beach FL

Reply to Email at WELLIVER1@aol.com

03-08-2006, 01:46 PM	#161 (permalink)
rv02tx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Texas Posts: 47	from Lotus Today Sorry for the inconvenience, unfortunately at this time we are experiencing difficulties with our server, we are hoping to get it up and running as soon as possible, but unfortunately it is quite a big fault, so this may take some time. If you are in desperate need of some information and require the service notes, then they are available to purchase from our dealer network, or if you can wait until the server is back up and running then you will be able purchase the PDF files that you require. Regards Lotus Cars USA, Inc. 2236 Northmont Parkway, Duluth, GA 30096 Phone (770) 476- 6564, Fax (770) 476-6541

03-08-2006, 09:51 PM	#169 (permalink)
charliex disproving HD MTBF daily Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 8,284	the paper manuals are almost as bad as the PDF's copying them would probably make them even less readable. its odd its like the PDFs are scanned from poor printouts of the original PDF type files, which are then in turn sold as the super expensive paper manuals. i would imagine there are some enterprising individuals on ebay i printed out some 13x17 inch for the circuit diagrams on a expensive printer and they're still unreadable in bits, (even with a crazy zoom on the PDF) __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100 ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud. After a while, you realise the pig is enjoying it. Last edited by charliex : 03-08-2006 at 09:54 PM.

03-09-2006, 12:17 AM	#171 (permalink)
pip Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Carmel, Ca. Posts: 410	Lotus Elise Service Notes... from Lotus through my dealer Smith Lotus-ordered on a mon.and had it in hand the following mon. in feb. Contents include Elise111R, Elise North America, and Exige 2004 Model Year Onwards to quote the green binder cover. The price was$ 178.38 plus 10 bucks freight and 12.93 ca. sales tax for a grand total of $201.31 (part# A120T0327J) Dealer told me they only make $15 on it. I haven't spent much time with it so I cannot attest to its completeness if you will. Purchased it as a kind of insurance policy as my dealer is 140 miles from my home in Carmel and have a local Porsche guy who said he would be happy to work on it if the situation should arise. Pip

03-15-2006, 08:31 PM	#174 (permalink)
ConeFusion Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 1,579	Well, I need the shop manual. I can't wait any longer. So if somebody knows where I might be able to... find a copy of the files, it would be much appreciated. Please PM me if you can help. As a finders fee, I'm ready to make a contribution to a charity of your choice. And I mean a real charity, "Joe's Elise Mod Fund" does not count! __________________ Reto 2005 Lotus Elise (yellow, sport pack), #94 SS 2005 Nissan Xterra (LSV)

04-27-2006, 10:11 PM	#179 (permalink)
charliex disproving HD MTBF daily Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Las Vegas , NV Posts: 8,284	contact lotus warrany dept at lcu georgia they'll sell them to you __________________ Black Exige S - http://goth.am 265 Mule / Elan M100 ECU Tuning, http://www.elisetalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=39660 Arguing with an engineer is like wrestling with a pig in mud. After a while, you realise the pig is enjoying it.

03-08-2006, 03:06 PM	#163 (permalink)
DSal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 135	Give me 20 minutes and I'll fix your big server problem :P Something else is going on, we just don't want to admit it to ourselves.

03-08-2006, 03:42 PM	#165 (permalink)
DSal Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Huntington Beach Posts: 135	1 - 2 could be fixed with a baseball bat

03-08-2006, 08:03 PM	#167 (permalink)
pete k Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 594	This is really a joke. PLEASE someone who has the full manual make a copy for me and I will gladly pay up to $100 for a complete paper copy. PM me. Many thanks. Pete

03-08-2006, 08:11 PM	#168 (permalink)
MikeW Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 1,372	We need a group buy on manuals!!! The latest with the fewest supplements. Maybe some dealer would like to oblige us.

03-09-2006, 09:55 AM	#172 (permalink)
Ground Loop Student Driver Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,126	Here's the thing... Lotus is obligated to make the service manuals, or at least the emissions portions, available on-line. They have no choice in this matter; the EPA requires it. Your best bet might be to call up Lotus USA and ask why they refuse to comply with the EPA mandate. Alternatively, we need to find an open FTP drop-box or Torrent tracker site and do their job for them.

03-09-2006, 01:17 PM	#173 (permalink)
ChrisB I'm Lovin' It! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 3,756 Images: 1	LCU is obviously happy with the status quo. It isn't that difficult a problem to resolve, if they really wanted to. I guess, like the shifter recall situation, if they're not willing to do the right thing voluntarily, contacting the responsible government agency to file a complaint is the next step.

04-14-2006, 06:49 AM	#177 (permalink)
®ob What's a registered user? Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Austin Posts: 1,103	Any chance this is coming back online? I really want/need a copy of this manual.

05-09-2006, 03:10 AM	#180 (permalink)
Racer "X" Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 9	2005 Lotus Elise ( USA Model ) FULL Service Manual Dear EliseTalk counter parts and Lotus Elise Owners I have tried repeatedly over the last 4 months to get into Lotuscars.com to pay my $25 and download the Service manual for my vehicle. The site has been down and when I called Lotus HQ in Georgia they stated their website would be up by the begining to mid April. I have gone back there 4 times and just as recently as May 8, 2006 it still is not available. The link appears to be dead I'd like to get a copy of the 2005 Federal Elise (USA MODEL ELISE )service Manual since this is a limited Car. I am not against Paying the $25 to lotus but I beleive they have disabled the link to prevent ( Owners) from getting manuals therefore forcing us to use Dealers for Maintance even if minor. Any advice or assistance you could please offer? I am willing to Borrow or Buy from someone who has the Full Manual ( Parts Manual and Updates would be considered a Bonus but just the service Manual would make me happy )on the 2005 USA Model of the elise??? ANYONE? SERIOUS REPLIES ONLY PLEASE Todd 2005 Lotus Elise Graphite Grey Sports and Touring Package Palm Beach FL Reply to Email at WELLIVER1@aol.com

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