Stuck Tach - Page 2 - LotusTalk

darkSol · 02-09-2006, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimMullen

It's Tim Mullen.

Mullin -> open door, hold reset button in -> insert key into ignition -> turn -> reset -> Mullen.

Tada!

OriginalBlackCi · 02-09-2006, 01:18 PM

It finally worked for me today. What I did different was I held the button without the key in the ignition, put the key in and turned it QUICKLY, heard a whirring sound as the needles adjusted. I was putting the key in slowly and turning it slowly with nothing happening. Try this if you can't get it to work.

ChrisB · 02-09-2006, 02:15 PM

reading the Owners Manual for the alarm reset and the tach reset procedures is like reading a book on witchcraft spells.

darkSol · 02-09-2006, 02:45 PM

Just as long as you don't have to use one of these...

DragonRider1 · 02-09-2006, 09:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kago

On my way home from work today, I noticed my tach sitting at 4 when idle..

During the drive it kept creeping up and holding.. from 4 to 6 then to 7 by the time I got home.

I turned the car off, and the tach just sat there at 7.

I tried the above mentioned reset after reading about it here, and it worked great. Took the car out and ran it at various revs, and it is still reading true.

Does anyone know if this is a common problem with the Elise? If it is, then shouldn't the dealer maybe mention that to a buyer? I mean damn! It scared the crap out of me. My 3 day old car was "broken" there for a bit.

Chris

What amuses me is that it's evidently enough of a problem or potential problem that there is a section in the owners manual of how to fix it.. The ghost of Lucas hasn't left yet...

Prideauxx · 04-18-2006, 07:40 PM

FYI--I just tried this procedure (tach and speedo off about 1%), and it worked, first try. Interestingly, the LCD display (shows temp, gas gauge, etc.), showed the (cluster?) software version and date while I did this (didn't notice it at first so I missed the exact details, and I didn't bother to do it again). I think the year displayed on the software version was 2004.

Cheers,

Justin.

Johnny B · 04-18-2006, 07:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TimMullen

It's Tim Mullen.

I haven't had any issues with my touring tach.

choi0706 · 04-19-2006, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johnny B

I haven't had any issues with my touring tach.

you're waiting for it ehh..?

here you go..

WACKK!

fishguy · 04-19-2006, 07:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Irishfan04

My tachometer is stuck about 1.1K too high on the gauge...Tried the fix in the manual, no luck. I've done a search, it seems like only one other person had this problem, and it required a new gauge cluster....does anyone else have any experience with this?

it is a common occourance from parking in handicapped zones, sorry, but i couldnt resist. the 80 year old wasnt yelling obsenities with his window up, he put a curse on your car !!! lol

TimMullen · 04-20-2006, 10:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choi0706

you're waiting for it ehh..?

here you go..

WACKK!

Thank you.

I almost missed that one...

mikecronis · 04-19-2007, 11:49 PM

Mine's 2 days old and got stuck at 3k, then later 4k and 5k. Technique works but this is best:
Unalarm car completely
Open Door and sit inside
Insert Key
Hold Button continuously
Turn to Positon II REALLY REALLY fast
(If you don't get to Position II within about half-a-second it won't work, and on a newer car it's tricky because the lock sort of sticks at Position I a bit).

Thanks guys!
The Chapman's Ghost indeed!

mikecronis · 04-24-2007, 10:26 PM

I've found mine gets stuck about twice a day now, and I have to reset it daily. Does anyone think this needs replacing or will it right itself?

TimMullen · 04-25-2007, 09:15 AM

Since mine (and most other people's) has never stuck, I think you ought to take it to the dealer for a warranty replacement...

dbisbee · 12-03-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikecronis

Mine's 2 days old and got stuck at 3k, then later 4k and 5k. Technique works but this is best:
Unalarm car completely
Open Door and sit inside
Insert Key
Hold Button continuously
Turn to Positon II REALLY REALLY fast
(If you don't get to Position II within about half-a-second it won't work, and on a newer car it's tricky because the lock sort of sticks at Position I a bit).

I tried the manual version and had no luck. The Speedo and tach were off after jump starting the car from sitting so long (I will try and not have this happen too often). The method from Mike above worked great. I did exactly what he said and voila worked great!!! Thanks what a wonderful community. Sending good karma to all and to all a great drive!

azmurciev12 · 12-07-2008, 04:20 AM

does anyone know the cause of the gauges getting stuck? mine only happens sometimes when i turn the headlights on. and i hate it when it happens.

i went on a drive this morning, and my other car friends were laughing at me, when at the stop light, i had to quickly shut off the car, open the door, and do the reset procedure. such a hassle.

jmiesse · 12-07-2008, 05:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by azmurciev12

does anyone know the cause of the gauges getting stuck? mine only happens sometimes when i turn the headlights on. and i hate it when it happens.

i went on a drive this morning, and my other car friends were laughing at me, when at the stop light, i had to quickly shut off the car, open the door, and do the reset procedure. such a hassle.

remember you have to turn the key fast when doing this procedure. and you have to hear "whirring" sounds coming from the cluster to verifiy it actually worked.

You may end up doing the procedure improperly. And just by simply shutting the ignition off is actually doing a "soft reset". allowing the tach to work temporarily.

Verify you are doing a proper cluster reset first......if problem reoccurs then new cluster is needed. IMO

azmurciev12 · 12-07-2008, 07:34 AM

i got no problem resetting the gauges. it resets properly all the time.

just want to find out if there's any relation between the gauges and the headlight. it seems that the gauges tend to get stuck only when i turn on the headlights.

TheViper · 06-09-2009, 09:07 AM

Shades of Lucas, my Tach and Speedo would not rest at zero. Did the reset procedure and it worked first time. Another alternative I was going to try was disconnecting the battery, but I wanted to avoid that because the alarm resets to it's default setting and I loose a program.
Cheers,
Michael

Mikemo · 06-23-2009, 07:04 PM

reset worked!!! i did it a bunch of times and it wasnt working, i was keeping the key in...i was about to give up.. and took the key out and though maybe the key should be taken out then put back in then try... sure enough golden... good luck

actc26 · 09-12-2009, 08:21 PM

L•T team couldn't thank you enough ran into the same problem this evening did a quick lookup on my bb and fixed it before I even got home yes I have read the manual 2 times but was never looking for this fix

02-09-2006, 01:18 PM	#22 (permalink)
OriginalBlackCi Red Alert Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 973	It finally worked for me today. What I did different was I held the button without the key in the ignition, put the key in and turned it QUICKLY, heard a whirring sound as the needles adjusted. I was putting the key in slowly and turning it slowly with nothing happening. Try this if you can't get it to work. __________________ --Ramsen www.euroteknik.com-- Chicago's Premier Euro Community

02-09-2006, 02:45 PM	#24 (permalink)
darkSol Meow!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 2,576	Just as long as you don't have to use one of these... __________________ d.a..v...i....d David Thomas Stewart - davidtstewart@gmail.com TVS Supercharged 2005 Graphite Grey Lotus Elise: 286whp, 1781lbs. Lotus cars aren't made, they're hand built from dreams. If you must choose between two evils, pick the one you've never tried before.

04-18-2006, 07:40 PM	#26 (permalink)
Prideauxx Owner/Driver Join Date: May 2005 Location: NOVA Posts: 106	It Works! FYI--I just tried this procedure (tach and speedo off about 1%), and it worked, first try. Interestingly, the LCD display (shows temp, gas gauge, etc.), showed the (cluster?) software version and date while I did this (didn't notice it at first so I missed the exact details, and I didn't bother to do it again). I think the year displayed on the software version was 2004. Cheers, Justin. __________________ SOLD - '05 Ardent Red Elise; upgraded speakers (Polk db400 & db650); Passport SRX; upgraded battery (Odyssey 680)

04-25-2007, 09:15 AM	#33 (permalink)
TimMullen Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chantilly, VA Posts: 11,389 Images: 19	Since mine (and most other people's) has never stuck, I think you ought to take it to the dealer for a warranty replacement... __________________ Tim Mullen --- There is no such thing as Touring suspension or Touring wheels. I love being married. It's so great to find that one person that you want to annoy for the rest of your life. - Rita Rudner Chantilly, VA http://members.cox.net/elans4/ 05 Lotus Elise - Chrome Orange - No Touring - No LSS - No Hardtop - Lotus Driving Lights - Lotus "Chin Guards" - plain and simple. 94 Miata R Package - Black 72 Lotus Elan Sprint - Colorado Orange/Cirrus White

06-09-2009, 09:07 AM	#38 (permalink)
TheViper Alarmed & Dangerous Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Boca Raton FL Posts: 3,205	Shades of Lucas, my Tach and Speedo would not rest at zero. Did the reset procedure and it worked first time. Another alternative I was going to try was disconnecting the battery, but I wanted to avoid that because the alarm resets to it's default setting and I loose a program. Cheers, Michael __________________ Cobra OEM - Alarm, Immobilizer, CDL Emergency Override with warranty Additional Emergency Touch Keys - see link above Brand New Cobra Alarm Remote with warranty Cobra Remote Key Fob Strap Cobra Window Closing Module - Add to your existing Cobra alarm 3 Piece Front Clam Protection Kit with Center Bumper Undertray Removal Tool INFORMATION Improved AC & Heating System Battery Choices & Information Remote Key Fob, Alarm & Immobilizer Programming Light Bulb Conversions 2005

02-09-2006, 02:15 PM	#23 (permalink)
ChrisB I'm Lovin' It! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Newport Beach, CA Posts: 3,968 Images: 1	reading the Owners Manual for the alarm reset and the tach reset procedures is like reading a book on witchcraft spells.

04-19-2007, 11:49 PM	#31 (permalink)
mikecronis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 301 Images: 1	Mine's 2 days old and got stuck at 3k, then later 4k and 5k. Technique works but this is best: Unalarm car completely Open Door and sit inside Insert Key Hold Button continuously Turn to Positon II REALLY REALLY fast (If you don't get to Position II within about half-a-second it won't work, and on a newer car it's tricky because the lock sort of sticks at Position I a bit). Thanks guys! The Chapman's Ghost indeed!

04-24-2007, 10:26 PM	#32 (permalink)
mikecronis Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Thornton, CO Posts: 301 Images: 1	I've found mine gets stuck about twice a day now, and I have to reset it daily. Does anyone think this needs replacing or will it right itself?

12-07-2008, 04:20 AM	#35 (permalink)
azmurciev12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 119	does anyone know the cause of the gauges getting stuck? mine only happens sometimes when i turn the headlights on. and i hate it when it happens. i went on a drive this morning, and my other car friends were laughing at me, when at the stop light, i had to quickly shut off the car, open the door, and do the reset procedure. such a hassle.

12-07-2008, 07:34 AM	#37 (permalink)
azmurciev12 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 119	i got no problem resetting the gauges. it resets properly all the time. just want to find out if there's any relation between the gauges and the headlight. it seems that the gauges tend to get stuck only when i turn on the headlights.

06-23-2009, 07:04 PM	#39 (permalink)
Mikemo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Union Beach JERSEY Posts: 55	reset worked!!! i did it a bunch of times and it wasnt working, i was keeping the key in...i was about to give up.. and took the key out and though maybe the key should be taken out then put back in then try... sure enough golden... good luck

09-12-2009, 08:21 PM	#40 (permalink)
actc26 SPRSPY Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Orange County NY Posts: 18	L•T team couldn't thank you enough ran into the same problem this evening did a quick lookup on my bb and fixed it before I even got home yes I have read the manual 2 times but was never looking for this fix __________________ Elise 05 Bourdeaux (like the wine!)- Euro Exhaust, XS Cold Air, K40, Sport / Touring, Hardtop 1500 Dodge Ram 2003 Tahoe Honda Civic 03 DD !

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