HIGH IDLE, LOSS OF POWER, CEL - LotusTalk

LBC111 · 08-21-2008, 03:37 PM

Ok, really weird. So I realize that my engine start-up and idle is inconsistent sometimes, but something happened today that's really got me puzzled. Here are the particulars:

> 07 Exige w/ "retune"
> 11,000 mi
> Last driven 4 days ago.
> Garaged @ ~ 70 degrees F (today).
> After start-up the engine idled at 3K. I let it sit for a few mins, but it continued to idle at 3K.
> CEL on (first time ever in 4 years - w/05 Elise and 07 Exige)
> Began to drive, hoping that the idle would slow - it never did.
> In 2nd gear, I noticed a huge loss in power - I pushed the throttle almost to the floor, and the car accelerated slower than a semi truck.
> Immediately pulled over (after driving about 4 miles) and shut down.
> Waited 3 mins, and restarted. Fired-up fine, idled as normal, and I continued to drive - everything normal.
> CEL still on tho (I assume it will eventually correct and turn off??).

WTF???

Anyone have any insight here?

thanks,
-dan

Bavarian Motorist · 08-21-2008, 04:09 PM

I would check that code out immediately... We can't help you otherwise. 3k idle?

LBC111 · 08-21-2008, 04:42 PM

Ok.. so I gave my old mechanic Qais a call, and he's fairly sure that the throttle actuator stuck. But I will run it by him to scan it.

08-21-2008, 03:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,303	HIGH IDLE, LOSS OF POWER, CEL Ok, really weird. So I realize that my engine start-up and idle is inconsistent sometimes, but something happened today that's really got me puzzled. Here are the particulars: > 07 Exige w/ "retune" > 11,000 mi > Last driven 4 days ago. > Garaged @ ~ 70 degrees F (today). > After start-up the engine idled at 3K. I let it sit for a few mins, but it continued to idle at 3K. > CEL on (first time ever in 4 years - w/05 Elise and 07 Exige) > Began to drive, hoping that the idle would slow - it never did. > In 2nd gear, I noticed a huge loss in power - I pushed the throttle almost to the floor, and the car accelerated slower than a semi truck. > Immediately pulled over (after driving about 4 miles) and shut down. > Waited 3 mins, and restarted. Fired-up fine, idled as normal, and I continued to drive - everything normal. > CEL still on tho (I assume it will eventually correct and turn off??). WTF??? Anyone have any insight here? thanks, -dan __________________ 07 Exige S: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, W2A IC to come??, 1965 lbs total weight (est) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

08-21-2008, 04:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bavarian Motorist Live to Drive Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Rye, NY Posts: 8,238	I would check that code out immediately... We can't help you otherwise. 3k idle? __________________ Driving a Lotus Exige with sticky... performance tires on icy roads or in standing water is about as much fun as walking a high wire treated with WD-40 - Car & Driver BWR supercharged... I suppose I "got the power" now??

08-21-2008, 04:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
LBC111 Dan D Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Long Beach, CA Posts: 1,303	Ok.. so I gave my old mechanic Qais a call, and he's fairly sure that the throttle actuator stuck. But I will run it by him to scan it. __________________ 07 Exige S: GG, Track Pack, V1, RV Camera, S111 CF roof and splitter, 4.5-lb Voltphreaks battery, 10-lb Von Hep Exhaust, Green filter, 265 crank hp +/-, Volk TE 37 Wheels, RTDbrace, Scroth 6-point ASM harnesses, W2A IC to come??, 1965 lbs total weight (est) 05 Elise: Storm Titanium, Sport, Touring, Stage II (SOLD) (May '05 - Sept '06)

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