Starter problem? - LotusTalk

blacklotus · 02-04-2009, 07:48 PM

Sometimes in the Elise, I try to start the car, and yes the clutch is in all the way, but the engine doesn't turn over. It doesn't make any noise at all, but if I hold the key turned for a few seconds it will fire up. Does anyone know of anyone in the Shoreline area that can check it out. I don't really feel like driving all the way to Park Place and have a no duplicate problem.

Thomasio · 02-04-2009, 07:49 PM

Do you mean that you are holding the starter button?

blacklotus · 02-05-2009, 08:21 AM

haha yup!!

Bleu Omdurman · 02-05-2009, 10:50 AM

Wait, wait. You bought a Lotus and you are concerned about driving to Bellevue from Shoreline? Not to be harsh, but it's like 4 exits down and across the lake. Distance should not be an issue here.

If price is your concern I can understand. I'd offer that, as far as I know, there is not a mechanic in Shoreline that I would take the Lotus too. I'd call Park Place and talk to the guys there. They may know exactly what the problem is and give you a better sense for the way ahead.

Best of luck.

mjf · 02-05-2009, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blacklotus

Sometimes in the Elise, I try to start the car, and yes the clutch is in all the way, but the engine doesn't turn over.

AFAIK, you shouldn't need the clutch in. I frequently start my car with: turn off immobilizer, turn key, push button. Without getting in the car. Is there anyway you're accidentally not turning the key all the way? Might have a loose connection.

ZAMMY1 · 02-05-2009, 12:04 PM

check those battery terminals asap.
sam

Jordan@LotusSV · 02-05-2009, 12:54 PM

definitely check the battery. is there any hesitation in the starter besides the delay?

blacklotus · 02-05-2009, 04:51 PM

It turned out to be the starter switch. I figured it was going to be the starter itself. It's a cheap fix to not get stranded.

speedneed · 02-06-2009, 08:20 PM

so..you'll make it to KK in ISSAQUAH on sunday ..right?

blacklotus · 02-09-2009, 07:04 PM

I think I will make this one.

02-04-2009, 07:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
blacklotus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 24	Starter problem? Sometimes in the Elise, I try to start the car, and yes the clutch is in all the way, but the engine doesn't turn over. It doesn't make any noise at all, but if I hold the key turned for a few seconds it will fire up. Does anyone know of anyone in the Shoreline area that can check it out. I don't really feel like driving all the way to Park Place and have a no duplicate problem.

02-04-2009, 07:49 PM	#2 (permalink)
Thomasio really light stuff Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,503	Do you mean that you are holding the starter button? __________________ 07 SY Exige S Really Light Stuff Intercooler . RLS Tubes . RLS Water/Methanol Injection . RLS 3.0" Pulley . RLS Wing Plates . RLS CF Window Panel

02-05-2009, 10:50 AM	#4 (permalink)
Bleu Omdurman More track time please. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 1,692	Wait, wait. You bought a Lotus and you are concerned about driving to Bellevue from Shoreline? Not to be harsh, but it's like 4 exits down and across the lake. Distance should not be an issue here. If price is your concern I can understand. I'd offer that, as far as I know, there is not a mechanic in Shoreline that I would take the Lotus too. I'd call Park Place and talk to the guys there. They may know exactly what the problem is and give you a better sense for the way ahead. Best of luck. __________________ Take my track day survey: here You should enjoy it. 10 questions. Now take survey #2 here Mods: TurboXS Intake, Ultra Disc Rotors, Adare Motorsports Racing Pads. Last edited by Bleu Omdurman : 02-05-2009 at 09:56 PM.

02-05-2009, 12:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
Jordan@LotusSV LotusofSiliconValleySVAG Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Los Gatos, California Posts: 44	definitely check the battery. is there any hesitation in the starter besides the delay? __________________ Lotus of Silicon Valley - Silicon Valley Auto Group - SVAG Feel free to ask about the warrenty experation date on your vehicle! PM me with your Vin# and make sure you get your car in before it's too late!!! Jordan Bean - Service Advisor Service Dept. -408.358.777- 620 Blossom Hill Rd. Los Gatos, CA 95032 www.SiliconValleyAutoGroup.com

02-06-2009, 08:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
speedneed Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lynnwood WA Posts: 123	so..you'll make it to KK in ISSAQUAH on sunday ..right? __________________ 05 green elise sc-255HP,quaife LSD,LSS,HT,exige s exhaust EXCURSION 220" stretch limo-new 91 black nsx 06 EVO IX 76 porsche 914 RENEGADE HYBRIDS 350 chevy 3 yellow TYPE R's Last edited by speedneed : 02-06-2009 at 08:29 PM.

02-05-2009, 08:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
blacklotus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 24	haha yup!!

02-05-2009, 12:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZAMMY1 ZAMMY Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: washington, pa, (near PGH.) Posts: 1,557	check those battery terminals asap. sam

02-05-2009, 04:51 PM	#8 (permalink)
blacklotus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 24	It turned out to be the starter switch. I figured it was going to be the starter itself. It's a cheap fix to not get stranded.

02-09-2009, 07:04 PM	#10 (permalink)
blacklotus Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 24	I think I will make this one.

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