rpm needle is at 1000 (1k) when engine is off - LotusTalk

bluejae · 07-21-2007, 12:40 PM

so... what is the deal here?

i have no idea for how long it's been like this... but i noticed it last week but wanted to confirm it and it's still doing it.

i always thought i never had idling problems or anything like that, but now that i recall, i don't think i've seen my engine idle below 1k-2k... but again i'm not sure on that either

RoadDad · 07-21-2007, 12:43 PM

Have you tried the reset procedure?
From the manual:

Recalibration of the speedo and tacho needle zero positions
will occur during a 3 second period following ignition switch on,
but if a needle becomes ‘stranded‘ outside of the re-calibration
range, the following procedure should be followed:
With the car stationary;
• Open driver‘s door;
• Press and hold trip reset button on steering column shroud;
• Turn on ignition.

Phantom · 07-21-2007, 12:44 PM

I believe I recall reading about this in the owners manual- It needs to be calibrated with the dimmer adjustment on the steering column-

bluejae · 07-21-2007, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadDad

Have you tried the reset procedure?

that's what it was... i was trying to remember that... i'll try it out

*update*

looks like that took care of it.

thanks

hopefully it'll last.

Randy Chase · 07-21-2007, 02:41 PM

The other method is to disconnect the battery and then reconnect it. That is what I kept having to do, the reset procedure would not work.

RoadDad · 07-21-2007, 05:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluejae

looks like that took care of it.

thanks

hopefully it'll last.

jlj3394 · 07-21-2007, 05:13 PM

This is a weekly occurence for me...

def · 07-22-2007, 02:52 PM

Man, seems like there are major mph/rpm needle issues with these cars, that keep coming back if your car does it. Another "luck of the draw", knock on wood

bluejae · 08-01-2007, 10:12 AM

quick question

when my rpm needle was off... does this mean that it read higher than it should have?

since it started at 1K, if the shift light comes on at 8K, it was actually 7K?

reminds me of Initial D

wrh3 · 08-01-2007, 11:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Randy Chase

The other method is to disconnect the battery and then reconnect it. That is what I kept having to do, the reset procedure would not work.

x2 (only happened once so far)

xtn · 08-01-2007, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoadDad

Recalibration of the speedo and tacho needle zero positions
will occur during a 3 second period following ignition switch on,
but if a needle becomes ‘stranded‘ outside of the re-calibration
range, the following procedure should be followed:

For those of you who experience this problem repeatedly; is there any chance you're giving the throttle a blip immediately prior to shutdown, leaving the tachometer needle ‘stranded‘ outside of the re-calibration range as it looses power?

xtn

bluejae · 08-01-2007, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xtn

For those of you who experience this problem repeatedly; is there any chance you're giving the throttle a blip immediately prior to shutdown, leaving the tachometer needle ‘stranded‘ outside of the re-calibration range as it looses power?

xtn

nope... i don't have that habit

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bluejae Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,078	rpm needle is at 1000 (1k) when engine is off so... what is the deal here? i have no idea for how long it's been like this... but i noticed it last week but wanted to confirm it and it's still doing it. i always thought i never had idling problems or anything like that, but now that i recall, i don't think i've seen my engine idle below 1k-2k... but again i'm not sure on that either __________________ KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction

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RoadDad perfututum futūtor Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 6,019	Have you tried the reset procedure? From the manual: Recalibration of the speedo and tacho needle zero positions will occur during a 3 second period following ignition switch on, but if a needle becomes ‘stranded‘ outside of the re-calibration range, the following procedure should be followed: With the car stationary; • Open driver‘s door; • Press and hold trip reset button on steering column shroud; • Turn on ignition. __________________ "Really, you want to maintain a semblance of professionalism since you represent Lotus. Me... I don't need to. Bite me." -Randy

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08-01-2007, 10:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
bluejae Registered User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,078	quick question when my rpm needle was off... does this mean that it read higher than it should have? since it started at 1K, if the shift light comes on at 8K, it was actually 7K? reminds me of Initial D __________________ KG Exige Delivered 5-9-2006 POLL:check for scratches "in" your headlights Excessive tire wear? It may be your alignment My Example Hiro's Example codymac's Example to be installed: stebel horn, fumoto valve current mods: arqray twin muffler, itg intake, 3M film full wrap and full rockers by X-Perts, rear lotus letters removed, locking gas cap, CF Mirror Covers, CF Side Scoops, black lotus nose/wheel badges future mods:wheels, forced induction

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