battery ? - LotusTalk

seanpham · 08-03-2005, 10:37 PM

I'm not at home right now so I can't check on my car but I was reading the forum and came acroosss a discussion about battery and saw a picture of where the battery is located. When i first pick up the Elise I remember going to the trunk and moved a square plastic box around, at first I thought it was the battery but decided it can't be because I could move it.
So after seeing pictures, that's definitely the battery, now I'm alittle concern.
I want to know if everyone's battery is mounted down or is it normal that you can physically tilt it around with not much strength? thanks

pianomaniac · 08-03-2005, 10:45 PM

It is not normal that it can be physically moved. It is held by a retaining clamp ....secured with an allen bolt. Lift the carpet, thereby exposing the clamp and bolt. Loosen the bolt with the large allen wrench from the Lotus toolkit, which will allow you to move the clamping bracket against the battery. Retighten the retaining bolt using the supplied allen wrench.

Randy Chase · 08-03-2005, 10:46 PM

That is not the battery, that is just a cover that goes around, presumably to stop something from potentially (no pun) shorting it out. And then it also holds your owner manual. It snaps to the clam.

Now if you have removed the cover, then the more solid hunk under it is the battery. If that is the thing you are saying is loose, then it should be tightened, it is bad to have it loose.

seanpham · 08-04-2005, 12:24 AM

Thanks Piano..

Randy, I think it might just be the cover but It felt like the battery is moving with the cover but i won't know until I check tomorrow.

I appreciate your replies.

Vantage · 08-04-2005, 12:59 AM

Usually when the battery is moving, you know it, because it is significantly heavier than the cover itself. But it only takes a few seconds to remove the cover, so it will be good for your peace of mind. Once that is done, you can secure the cover by buttoning the carpet through the two holes provided.

- J

TimMullen · 08-04-2005, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Vantage

secure the cover by buttoning the carpet through the two holes provided.

The cover is also held on by a "tab" on the side of the cover that snaps around the back side of the battery. The first time I removed the cover I had difficult getting it off. Finally I noticed the tab/handle on the rear/back side of the cover. Pull it away from the battery after you unsnap the carpet and rolled the carpet out of the way.

jml1952 · 08-05-2005, 09:29 AM

The snaps at the bottom of the battery cover don't hold that well on my car. That may give the impression that the battery is moving around, but it's pretty well anchored.

08-03-2005, 10:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
seanpham Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Leandro, California Posts: 162	battery ? I'm not at home right now so I can't check on my car but I was reading the forum and came acroosss a discussion about battery and saw a picture of where the battery is located. When i first pick up the Elise I remember going to the trunk and moved a square plastic box around, at first I thought it was the battery but decided it can't be because I could move it. So after seeing pictures, that's definitely the battery, now I'm alittle concern. I want to know if everyone's battery is mounted down or is it normal that you can physically tilt it around with not much strength? thanks

08-03-2005, 10:45 PM	#2 (permalink)
pianomaniac Elise #76 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,531	It is not normal that it can be physically moved. It is held by a retaining clamp ....secured with an allen bolt. Lift the carpet, thereby exposing the clamp and bolt. Loosen the bolt with the large allen wrench from the Lotus toolkit, which will allow you to move the clamping bracket against the battery. Retighten the retaining bolt using the supplied allen wrench. __________________ Owner of '05 Elise S/T- touring- LSS-Stage 2 '07 Audi RS4 4.2L V-8 420 HP - 6 Sp..(sold) '07 Toyota Prius

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Randy Chase Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: San Diego and where ever the roads lead Posts: 28,174 Images: 761	That is not the battery, that is just a cover that goes around, presumably to stop something from potentially (no pun) shorting it out. And then it also holds your owner manual. It snaps to the clam. Now if you have removed the cover, then the more solid hunk under it is the battery. If that is the thing you are saying is loose, then it should be tightened, it is bad to have it loose. __________________ * V E R I T A S * A E Q U I T A S * No Longer the ADMIN here, please do not PM me asking for help. Thanks! 2006 Noble M400. Getrag tranny, Quaiffe LSD, Hinged clams. Duratec dual turbo V6. Hoosier 315-18 tires. 2350 pounds. Over 500hp. Track weapon. 2009 Rossion Q1. Monaco Orange. Wing. Black leather/Alcantara with orange stitching. The street car. In build: 2009 Toniq R (300whp? 1100 pounds?). Chrome Orange. Lexus GX-470 tow vehicle.

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08-04-2005, 12:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
seanpham Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: San Leandro, California Posts: 162	Thanks Piano.. Randy, I think it might just be the cover but It felt like the battery is moving with the cover but i won't know until I check tomorrow. I appreciate your replies.

08-04-2005, 12:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
Vantage Weekend Warrior Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Diego / Los Angeles Posts: 4,036	Usually when the battery is moving, you know it, because it is significantly heavier than the cover itself. But it only takes a few seconds to remove the cover, so it will be good for your peace of mind. Once that is done, you can secure the cover by buttoning the carpet through the two holes provided. - J

08-05-2005, 09:29 AM	#7 (permalink)
jml1952 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Westlake Village, CA Posts: 2,154	The snaps at the bottom of the battery cover don't hold that well on my car. That may give the impression that the battery is moving around, but it's pretty well anchored.

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