Gauge cluster issue - LotusTalk

Pooter · 12-04-2012, 04:06 PM

I have a random problem. I started up my Elise last night and the gauges went all goofy. The engine will idle normal but it will read as idling at 3k rpm. Also, when I am at a complete stop it'll read as though I am going 5mph.

Anyone have a solution to this?

xvdarkyvx · 12-04-2012, 04:24 PM

Need to reset your Gauge cluster. Instructions are in the manual or searching on the site. Off the top of my head it's open driver side door, hold down trip reset button, and then turn key to on.

Schumi · 12-09-2012, 11:08 PM

It's something like-

With car off, ebrake on, open driver's door, insert keys but do not turn. Hold down trip reset button with car off for a few seconds. Then quickly let go and turn the keys full on. The LCD should say something like "VER X.X (DATE)" and the needles should return to 0 and jiggle a bit.

This sometimes needs to be done more than once to get them to go all the way back to zero if they are stuck on higher numbers.

luxige · 12-10-2012, 01:23 AM

^^^Good description. I'll add that it often takes several attempts.

Subparpunk03 · 12-10-2012, 12:04 PM

In addition to resetting / recalibrating the gauge cluster, mine was doing some weird stuff (cutting in and out) so I took it apart and blew a little computer duster on the connection points and it's been issue free ever since.

David Craig · 12-10-2012, 12:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Subparpunk03

In addition to resetting / recalibrating the gauge cluster, mine was doing some weird stuff (cutting in and out) so I took it apart and blew a little computer duster on the connection points and it's been issue free ever since.

Was taking it apart very easy to do? I've had the LCD part of the display blank out for an hour or so on two separate occasions. If the gauge is easy to open I might investigate sometime.

LadyinRed · 01-02-2013, 04:36 PM

Does anyone know where I can find a schematic for the 2005 Elise Instrument Display Cluster?

12-04-2012, 04:06 PM	#1 (permalink)
Pooter Custom User Title Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 1,077	Gauge cluster issue I have a random problem. I started up my Elise last night and the gauges went all goofy. The engine will idle normal but it will read as idling at 3k rpm. Also, when I am at a complete stop it'll read as though I am going 5mph. Anyone have a solution to this? __________________ 2005 Flat White Elise

12-09-2012, 11:08 PM	#3 (permalink)
Schumi Registered User Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Fremont CA Posts: 153	It's something like- With car off, ebrake on, open driver's door, insert keys but do not turn. Hold down trip reset button with car off for a few seconds. Then quickly let go and turn the keys full on. The LCD should say something like "VER X.X (DATE)" and the needles should return to 0 and jiggle a bit. This sometimes needs to be done more than once to get them to go all the way back to zero if they are stuck on higher numbers. __________________ Mike Automotive Engineer 2006 Chili Red Elise #0005

12-10-2012, 01:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
luxige luxige Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: MA Posts: 1,793	^^^Good description. I'll add that it often takes several attempts. __________________ In theory, there is no difference between Theory and Practice. In practice, there is. - Y. Berra

12-10-2012, 12:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Subparpunk03 Kurtle Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 156	In addition to resetting / recalibrating the gauge cluster, mine was doing some weird stuff (cutting in and out) so I took it apart and blew a little computer duster on the connection points and it's been issue free ever since. __________________ 2006 Lotus Elise: Shiny Black fun machine 1999 B4000: DD / Parts hauler / SC Project 2007 Mazdaspeed 3: sold 2005 Corolla XRS: sold

01-02-2013, 04:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
LadyinRed Registered User Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 1	Schematic for Instrument Cluster Display Does anyone know where I can find a schematic for the 2005 Elise Instrument Display Cluster?

12-04-2012, 04:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
xvdarkyvx Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 25	Need to reset your Gauge cluster. Instructions are in the manual or searching on the site. Off the top of my head it's open driver side door, hold down trip reset button, and then turn key to on.

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