Oil line recall - Page 35 - LotusTalk

njexpress · 02-14-2013, 11:03 AM

Just went to the dealership to get a new wiper blade. I was told by the dealership folks @ Princeton Lotus that they can take care of the recall plus ECM upgrade asap and they gave me a ride home.
FWIW, I told them to take an ECU dump prior to applying the upgrade patch just in case the ECU gets fried. I expect to have the car back at 10 AM tomorrow. I will post my findings tomorrow.
Cheers.
--njexpress

Wazmo · 02-14-2013, 12:39 PM

Has anyone had the recalls done at Motorcars of Georgia? I will have to drive down. They are the closest dealer to me and the one I am most comfortable dealing with.

Dead Duck · 02-14-2013, 11:37 PM

I'm taking my 05 Elise to BMC San Francisco, on Monday. Let's hope for the best!

///MD · 02-15-2013, 01:35 AM

Well, my first experience with JN Exotics Service in Honolulu for the oil line recall campaign was surprisingly very pleasant! They took my car in on a monday, called tuesday afternoon that it was ready. They provided a new Audi A4 with 1300 miles on the clock as a loaner, no questions asked! I didn't even have to show the paperwork on the campaign when I brought it in. Feeling much safer now.

SIIK2NR · 02-15-2013, 08:24 AM

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Originally Posted by shay2nak

Sure, if your car is stock and are running factory tune, then by all means take the car in for the fix. I'm just saying if your car as some mods and a custom tune to maximize those mods, you should not let anyone reflash the ecu (with factory tune). It will negate your gains and not run properly (A/F ratio will be off).

My car is an 06 elise with the Factory Supercharger. Is the tune for a non-SC elise the same as the SC elise?

philethier · 02-15-2013, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by SIIK2NR

My car is an 06 elise with the Factory Supercharger. Is the tune for a non-SC elise the same as the SC elise?

I would doubt that the SC cars are mapped the same as the NA cars.

LiveToDrive · 02-15-2013, 12:52 PM

New ECU installed...car starts, but won't say running. They are bringing in a Lotus engineer to troubleshoot.

I swear I have all the luck. When I first bought this car I paid big bucks to have it transported in a covered truck from KY to CA and the transport company scratched the hell out of it. They paid to cover it, but it's still a PITA to have to deal with that. Now this. Aye yigh yigh.

Bluefang08 · 02-15-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by High_Colorado

Blue,

how long were you on a waiting list? Did you set the appointment, or did they call you? Finally, let us know how long she takes!

Good luck!

I didn't know there was a waiting list. I just called for an appointment and said I needed to get the recall done and they said to bring it in (which my appointment was only a week out).

At first glance they did a good job and the service department has always been easy to work with.

lotuscupcar · 02-15-2013, 03:19 PM

Thanks MIKEUSC for the info. I will make an appointment in a bit. Hope there is no expiration for the recall to be done.

My A/C everything works no issue, but my "mode" that switches from face to feet, etc has suddenly stopped working. I would like them to have a look at it, but don't want a $1700 bill.

philethier · 02-15-2013, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiveToDrive

New ECU installed...car starts, but won't say running. They are bringing in a Lotus engineer to troubleshoot.

I swear I have all the luck. When I first bought this car I paid big bucks to have it transported in a covered truck from KY to CA and the transport company scratched the hell out of it. They paid to cover it, but it's still a PITA to have to deal with that. Now this. Aye yigh yigh.

Which transport company?

LiveToDrive · 02-15-2013, 09:51 PM

Because there was an agreed settlement I'd prefer not to identify them, but I will say it was not Reliable or Interstate. Nice truck though, there was a malfunction so I was told...a fluke I guess.

Drew09 · 02-16-2013, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by LiveToDrive

New ECU installed...car starts, but won't say running. They are bringing in a Lotus engineer to troubleshoot.

Sucks. Its rare, but stuff like that happens. We had a car at work for the past 2 months trying to diagnose an issue. Replaced numerous things that corporate told them too, didn't fix it, finally had to have an engineer come out. Hopefully it gets ironed out soon!

We got a recall section!

lotus_dp · 02-18-2013, 03:59 AM

My car's currently at Lotus of Austin for the oil cooler lines... they said the ECU reflash is only for the vin, no other upgrades - no performance benefits. They recommended not doing the reflash because of potential frying... anyone else getting the same advice?

N252CE · 02-18-2013, 08:47 PM

Just had my 06 in for the oil line recall at Park Place Lotus of Plano and they talked me out of the ECU reflash (for now, until I can research it a bit).

LiveToDrive · 02-19-2013, 07:32 AM

My ECU issue was resolved and the car is working great. John at Galpin took care of me. I'm happy to have my car back.

yellowvert · 02-19-2013, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike4USC99

Ok fellas..

Next, my air conditioner wasn't working (more specifically, no air was coming out of the vents at any speed on the dial). Thought it was a fan blower issue... turns out it was the damn AC Harness thing which put me back $1,700 for parts and labor... Oh well.. Works great now lol..

Do I have this correct? While they had your clam off, they replaced the fan motor and resistors and charged you $1700 for this work? If that's right, holy cow....

Drew09 · 02-19-2013, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowvert

Do I have this correct? While they had your clam off, they replaced the fan motor and resistors and charged you $1700 for this work? If that's right, holy cow....

He did say harness...so maybe they replaced the a/c wiring harness which is why it was so expensive? $1700 would be very high if it was the resistor and motor.

Dead Duck · 02-19-2013, 11:39 PM

I got my Elise back from BMC, SF. Very works and seems fine. And they even gave the Elise a quick wash and vac. I would highly recommend BMC for the recall work becuz of their experience. I was their eighth one.

David Craig · 02-20-2013, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lotuscupcar

Thanks MIKEUSC for the info. I will make an appointment in a bit. Hope there is no expiration for the recall to be done.

My A/C everything works no issue, but my "mode" that switches from face to feet, etc has suddenly stopped working. I would like them to have a look at it, but don't want a $1700 bill.

The part that controls that is in the center of the car under the clam just in front of the windshield. It is a PITA to get at it just via the service panel. Hopefully it would be easy to inspect or fix with the clam off.

dukenyc · 02-20-2013, 06:01 AM

I am in Western NY, near Rochester. The closest US dealership is many hours away.

Has anyone in the area had the recall completed? Where did you get it done?

My car hasn't been back to the dealership since its 1000 mile check 5 years ago.

Will suck if I have to drive to the dealearship, leave the car, and then drive back and forth again a week later.

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lotuscupcar Multiple Lotus Club Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Malibu, CA Posts: 1,438 Images: 19	Thanks MIKEUSC for the info. I will make an appointment in a bit. Hope there is no expiration for the recall to be done. My A/C everything works no issue, but my "mode" that switches from face to feet, etc has suddenly stopped working. I would like them to have a look at it, but don't want a $1700 bill. __________________ 2007 Chili Red Elise 2009 Chrome Orange Exige S260

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02-14-2013, 11:03 AM	#681 (permalink)
njexpress Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Princeton, NJ Posts: 96	Just went to the dealership to get a new wiper blade. I was told by the dealership folks @ Princeton Lotus that they can take care of the recall plus ECM upgrade asap and they gave me a ride home. FWIW, I told them to take an ECU dump prior to applying the upgrade patch just in case the ECU gets fried. I expect to have the car back at 10 AM tomorrow. I will post my findings tomorrow. Cheers. --njexpress

02-14-2013, 12:39 PM	#682 (permalink)
Wazmo Extra Weight Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: East Tennessee Posts: 38	Has anyone had the recalls done at Motorcars of Georgia? I will have to drive down. They are the closest dealer to me and the one I am most comfortable dealing with.

02-14-2013, 11:37 PM	#683 (permalink)
Dead Duck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 189	I'm taking my 05 Elise to BMC San Francisco, on Monday. Let's hope for the best!

02-15-2013, 01:35 AM	#684 (permalink)
///MD Eye Doc Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Hawaii Posts: 252	Well, my first experience with JN Exotics Service in Honolulu for the oil line recall campaign was surprisingly very pleasant! They took my car in on a monday, called tuesday afternoon that it was ready. They provided a new Audi A4 with 1300 miles on the clock as a loaner, no questions asked! I didn't even have to show the paperwork on the campaign when I brought it in. Feeling much safer now.

02-15-2013, 12:52 PM	#687 (permalink)
LiveToDrive Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 201	New ECU installed...car starts, but won't say running. They are bringing in a Lotus engineer to troubleshoot. I swear I have all the luck. When I first bought this car I paid big bucks to have it transported in a covered truck from KY to CA and the transport company scratched the hell out of it. They paid to cover it, but it's still a PITA to have to deal with that. Now this. Aye yigh yigh.

02-15-2013, 09:51 PM	#691 (permalink)
LiveToDrive Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 201	Because there was an agreed settlement I'd prefer not to identify them, but I will say it was not Reliable or Interstate. Nice truck though, there was a malfunction so I was told...a fluke I guess.

02-18-2013, 03:59 AM	#693 (permalink)
lotus_dp Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 277	My car's currently at Lotus of Austin for the oil cooler lines... they said the ECU reflash is only for the vin, no other upgrades - no performance benefits. They recommended not doing the reflash because of potential frying... anyone else getting the same advice?

02-18-2013, 08:47 PM	#694 (permalink)
N252CE Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Dallas Posts: 59	Just had my 06 in for the oil line recall at Park Place Lotus of Plano and they talked me out of the ECU reflash (for now, until I can research it a bit).

02-19-2013, 07:32 AM	#695 (permalink)
LiveToDrive Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Alta Loma, CA Posts: 201	My ECU issue was resolved and the car is working great. John at Galpin took care of me. I'm happy to have my car back.

02-19-2013, 11:39 PM	#698 (permalink)
Dead Duck Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 189	I got my Elise back from BMC, SF. Very works and seems fine. And they even gave the Elise a quick wash and vac. I would highly recommend BMC for the recall work becuz of their experience. I was their eighth one.

02-20-2013, 06:01 AM	#700 (permalink)
dukenyc Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 347	I am in Western NY, near Rochester. The closest US dealership is many hours away. Has anyone in the area had the recall completed? Where did you get it done? My car hasn't been back to the dealership since its 1000 mile check 5 years ago. Will suck if I have to drive to the dealearship, leave the car, and then drive back and forth again a week later.

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