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wf758 · 12-06-2008, 08:43 PM

Thanks for all the help so far. After no success with the Jump Start, I took the battery out and got it fully charged. Re-installed and properly secured, I'm back in business.

The car started right up.

However....The Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp is now on.

It is a solid lamp (not flashing), which according to the book appears to mean I have an emissions problem. In addition to trying to jump start, I also tried two roll starts, which didn't work. I'm wondering if that is the cause of the problem? Guess I'll be taking it in this week, but thought I would ask if anyone has any ideas.

Thanks again,
Will

TheViper · 12-07-2008, 05:21 AM

You need to read that code. If you don't have a OBD II reader, most autoparts stores will let use theirs. Socket is under the dash shelf in the approx. center.

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Originally Posted by wf758

Thanks for all the help so far. After no success with the Jump Start, I took the battery out and got it fully charged. Re-installed and properly secured, I'm back in business.

The car started right up.

However....The Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp is now on.

It is a solid lamp (not flashing), which according to the book appears to mean I have an emissions problem. In addition to trying to jump start, I also tried two roll starts, which didn't work. I'm wondering if that is the cause of the problem? Guess I'll be taking it in this week, but thought I would ask if anyone has any ideas.

Thanks again,
Will

thegoat · 12-07-2008, 07:43 AM

Seriously. Jump a manual? I have never done that. Why not just pop the clutch?

wf758 · 12-07-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by thegoat

Seriously. Jump a manual? I have never done that. Why not just pop the clutch?

Tried that. it didn't work

Icedog_16 · 12-09-2008, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by wf758

Thanks for all the help so far. After no success with the Jump Start, I took the battery out and got it fully charged. Re-installed and properly secured, I'm back in business.

The car started right up.

However....The Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp is now on.

It is a solid lamp (not flashing), which according to the book appears to mean I have an emissions problem. In addition to trying to jump start, I also tried two roll starts, which didn't work. I'm wondering if that is the cause of the problem? Guess I'll be taking it in this week, but thought I would ask if anyone has any ideas.

Thanks again,
Will

Glad to hear you got it working. The MIL is probably due to the fact that you tried push-starting it. Just a guess.

Icedog_16 · 12-09-2008, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by thegoat

Seriously. Jump a manual? I have never done that. Why not just pop the clutch?

Doing so supposedly can damage the catalytic converter, which is probably why I think he got a code.

wf758 · 12-09-2008, 02:58 PM

Took it in to shop today. Funny thing is (Murphy's law), the CEL light was off when I started it up this morning (figures). Shop was going to read the codes. Will let you know what I find out.

As always...thanks for all the help.

wf758 · 12-11-2008, 05:49 PM

Battery checked out OK. CEL (MIL) code was P0601. They reflashed my ECM and all appears OK.

FredVa1 · 12-11-2008, 08:06 PM

Hey Will -

Havent had to jump my 07 Exige S yet, but owners manual says only jump using terminals under the access panel up front. Should start right up then.

Let us know how it goes ok?

Fredva1

wf758 · 12-11-2008, 08:11 PM

^^^^^tried that. it didn't work. had to take battery out and charge it. then it started right up. thanks, though

Harponian · 12-27-2008, 09:56 AM

Any detailed description on what the "watchdog" code actually means? I just had a battery go down and when I charged it and put it back in the car I gor that code. I reset the ECU and all is good.

12-06-2008, 08:43 PM	#41 (permalink)
wf758 CRUS8R Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 143	It Started...Now What? MIL Thanks for all the help so far. After no success with the Jump Start, I took the battery out and got it fully charged. Re-installed and properly secured, I'm back in business. The car started right up. However....The Engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp is now on. It is a solid lamp (not flashing), which according to the book appears to mean I have an emissions problem. In addition to trying to jump start, I also tried two roll starts, which didn't work. I'm wondering if that is the cause of the problem? Guess I'll be taking it in this week, but thought I would ask if anyone has any ideas. Thanks again, Will __________________ Will 2007 Lotus Exige S - Tow Eye, Boomerang, Sector 111 re-Enforcer, Stan's fix, Alex's 1/4 Turn Kit, Hardwired V1, Rearview Mirror Delete, Saikou Michi Catch Cans, Odyssey PC680 & Sector 111 Bracket, Bane's Stealth Bulbs, more to come...

12-07-2008, 07:43 AM	#43 (permalink)
thegoat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Erie, CO Posts: 470	Seriously. Jump a manual? I have never done that. Why not just pop the clutch? __________________ 2009 White w/ Carbon Birkin Super 7 (on order) 2001 Silver Honda Civic Ex (daily driver) ----------- 2006 Polar Blue Exige - Sold 2006 Chrome Orange Elise - Sold 2000 Porsche Boxster - Sold

12-09-2008, 02:58 PM	#47 (permalink)
wf758 CRUS8R Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 143	Took it in to shop today. Funny thing is (Murphy's law), the CEL light was off when I started it up this morning (figures). Shop was going to read the codes. Will let you know what I find out. As always...thanks for all the help. __________________ Will 2007 Lotus Exige S - Tow Eye, Boomerang, Sector 111 re-Enforcer, Stan's fix, Alex's 1/4 Turn Kit, Hardwired V1, Rearview Mirror Delete, Saikou Michi Catch Cans, Odyssey PC680 & Sector 111 Bracket, Bane's Stealth Bulbs, more to come...

12-11-2008, 05:49 PM	#48 (permalink)
wf758 CRUS8R Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 143	Battery checked out OK. CEL (MIL) code was P0601. They reflashed my ECM and all appears OK. __________________ Will 2007 Lotus Exige S - Tow Eye, Boomerang, Sector 111 re-Enforcer, Stan's fix, Alex's 1/4 Turn Kit, Hardwired V1, Rearview Mirror Delete, Saikou Michi Catch Cans, Odyssey PC680 & Sector 111 Bracket, Bane's Stealth Bulbs, more to come...

12-11-2008, 08:06 PM	#49 (permalink)
FredVa1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 14	Owners Manual says go under access panel Hey Will - Havent had to jump my 07 Exige S yet, but owners manual says only jump using terminals under the access panel up front. Should start right up then. Let us know how it goes ok? Fredva1

12-11-2008, 08:11 PM	#50 (permalink)
wf758 CRUS8R Join Date: May 2008 Location: Tejas Posts: 143	^^^^^tried that. it didn't work. had to take battery out and charge it. then it started right up. thanks, though __________________ Will 2007 Lotus Exige S - Tow Eye, Boomerang, Sector 111 re-Enforcer, Stan's fix, Alex's 1/4 Turn Kit, Hardwired V1, Rearview Mirror Delete, Saikou Michi Catch Cans, Odyssey PC680 & Sector 111 Bracket, Bane's Stealth Bulbs, more to come...

12-27-2008, 09:56 AM	#51 (permalink)
Harponian Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 177	Any detailed description on what the "watchdog" code actually means? I just had a battery go down and when I charged it and put it back in the car I gor that code. I reset the ECU and all is good. __________________ 06 LSS, LSD, TC, Touring http://exit3.i-55.com/~brian/lotus/avatar.JPG Currently building a Lotus 7 replica. http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f178...4/#post1077592

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