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apk919 · 08-29-2009, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by lotusenvee

I'm going to have to miss this one, as I just pulled my car out of the garage to wash it and it was revving high. After washing it I started it up again and was going to take it for a spin and the engine malfunction light went on

It was still revving high and it wouldn't respond when trying to accelerate The light is not flashing, it's just on steadily

Have any of you had a similar incident?

Wish me luck......going to try to figure it out in the morning.

Best thing to do is get a code reader and find out what caused the engine light. It could be something simple; let me know if you need to borrow a code reader...

rackhenry · 08-29-2009, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Salty Dog

C'mon folks, we only need a couple more to make this worthwhile. I need to drive, as I'm completely shut out for Labor Day weekend.

Ilir (schedule permitting), Ed (you can make it down to RB in no time

), Craig (steiner_ca), Dave (schedule permitting), Andrea (will try to figure something out), Paul, Ali, Matt, Ferdie, Andy, and others, let's get on this and make it happen.

I'm thinking we should have at least 3, but preferably 4 to 5 to make this a go, the more the merrier. And as long as we start at 7am like usual, we'll be out of there before the temps get unbearable. Forecast for Julian is 76 degress at 9am, which is perfect weather for the drive.

Let's make it happen peoples

. Lots of fence sitters. Seems like the only folks who have stated they can "for sure" make it are me and Lisa.

Who else is in?

Let's do this thing.

Wish I could make it, really want to go for a drive but out of town... Hope you all have a good drive!

steiner_ca · 08-31-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Salty Dog

Ilir (schedule permitting), Ed (you can make it down to RB in no time

), Craig (steiner_ca), Dave (schedule permitting), Andrea (will try to figure something out), Paul, Ali, Matt, Ferdie, Andy, and others, let's get on this and make it happen.

Sorry, had to work Saturday - Sunday. I tried to recruit another Lotus driver on Wednesday, but I haven't seen him post yet. (Bolter...give a shout out when you read this.)

a.irani · 09-01-2009, 04:57 PM

I'm down for this upcoming Sunday...Wish we could start earlier (like 5 AM

to avoid cops!

lotusenvee · 09-05-2009, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by apk919

Best thing to do is get a code reader and find out what caused the engine light. It could be something simple; let me know if you need to borrow a code reader...

Hi Andy,
Thanks for the offer! Rodney told me to let it dry out and start over and over again the next morning. The fast idle was gone that morning, and by the 6th start the light went off.

I drove it around quite a bit on Sunday just to be sure all was good. Not sure what happened but I can tell you it scared the

out of me!

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Originally Posted by a.irani

I'm down for this upcoming Sunday...Wish we could start earlier (like 5 AM

to avoid cops!

I'm in! I NEED a drive. Missed about 3 weeks now and I'm going through withdrawals. I'm game for an earlier start if we can get some other folks to rally. Come on folks, summer is a wastin'!

apk919 · 09-05-2009, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lotusenvee

Hi Andy,
Thanks for the offer! Rodney told me to let it dry out and start over and over again the next morning. The fast idle was gone that morning, and by the 6th start the light went off.

I drove it around quite a bit on Sunday just to be sure all was good. Not sure what happened but I can tell you it scared the

out of me!

I'd guess you might have gotten some water under the engine cover or into the electronics... it's usually not a big deal, but I'd avoid spraying water directly through the engine hatch.

The code is probably still stored in the ECU... if you're curious, you can still read the code and find out what caused the engine light...

lotusenvee · 09-05-2009, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by apk919

I'd guess you might have gotten some water under the engine cover or into the electronics... it's usually not a big deal, but I'd avoid spraying water directly through the engine hatch.

The code is probably still stored in the ECU... if you're curious, you can still read the code and find out what caused the engine light...

OK, thanks for the advice. The weird thing was the idling was off before I washed it but that may have been just a coincidence. If you come on the drive tomorrow morning maybe we can check it out with your decoder. Thanks again!

fitfan · 09-05-2009, 11:53 AM

apk sighting in carmel valley yesterday

at least i tihnk it was andy, it was a white exige with a BBW in tow.... (thats big black wing, by the way!) was in the BMW going the other way.

i might be in for tomorrow - really early is like 9 am right?

apk919 · 09-05-2009, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fitfan

apk sighting in carmel valley yesterday

at least i tihnk it was andy, it was a white exige with a BBW in tow.... (thats big black wing, by the way!) was in the BMW going the other way.

I'm glad you clarified that... and yep, that was probably me

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Originally Posted by fitfan

i might be in for tomorrow - <b>really early is like 9 am right?</b>

It is this weekend

lotusenvee · 09-05-2009, 01:56 PM

Who else is in? Andy, are you in? How about a compromise Rod, 7 or 7:30 instead of 6am?

lotusenvee · 09-05-2009, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by a.irani

I'm down for this upcoming Sunday...Wish we could start earlier (like 5 AM

to avoid cops!

Ali, are you still in? Corner of Rancho Bernardo Dr. and Pomerado Rd. at 7:30am,if others can make it, or if it's just you and me Ali, let's leave at about 6:30'ish??

Anyone else out there want to join in on the fun?

apk919 · 09-05-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by lotusenvee

Ali, are you still in? Corner of Rancho Bernardo Dr. and Pomerado Rd. at 7:30am,if others can make it, or if it's just you and me Ali, let's leave at about 6:30'ish??

Anyone else out there want to join in on the fun?

If I'm not out too late tonight, I'm in... but the chances of that are... small

Hayseed · 09-05-2009, 06:57 PM

I'm in.

7:00 OK?

Post back if earlier.

Mike

lotusenvee · 09-05-2009, 07:01 PM

7am it is! Mike, Ali, Lisa and possibly Rod and Andy. Anyone else?

Eaniemeanie · 09-05-2009, 07:51 PM

I'll see you toe rags at 7am if you promise that that's when we are leaving.

lotusenvee · 09-05-2009, 09:07 PM

We'll meet at 7am at 12469 Rancho Bernardo Rd at the corner of Pomerado and Rancho Bernardo Rd. See you soon!

rackhenry · 09-05-2009, 10:18 PM

Man... Car is up on Jacks, getting it ready for the track. I wish I could go...

Hayseed · 09-06-2009, 10:25 AM

CHP - 3, San Diego Sunday Drivers - 0

My little yellow paper reads 62 in a 55 Zone, with the "no front license plate" bonus thrown in.

How'd the rest of you fare?

Considering what I've been doing with this car on public roads for the last four years, I consider myself lucky to get off with the 62 MPH.

See ya next weekend

Mike

Eaniemeanie · 09-06-2009, 10:31 AM

Ha! same thing. I slammed on my brakes when my detector started warning me. But he did pick a good spot, I doubt I shaved any speed off braking. By the time I was on the brake I was in full view, that corner was tricky.

The last couple of times I've gone out it's cost me. Last time it was the windshield now it's this. It's not the maintenance that kills you it's everything else!

Whata bummer. You pay to play I guess.

lotusenvee · 09-06-2009, 11:22 AM

Same here but I could swear mine says 62 in a 35 instead of 55. His handwriting is hard to read. Sure would be nice if it says 55 instead of 35!! The fix it ticket for the front plate is almost more irritating than the speeding ticket!! Ugh! Oh well, it was a fun drive and I was expecting tht to happen some day, good to hear Mike's managed to go for four years without a ticket

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a.irani Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego, Ca Posts: 40	I'm down for this upcoming Sunday...Wish we could start earlier (like 5 AM to avoid cops! __________________ CF Elise

09-05-2009, 11:53 AM	#108 (permalink)
fitfan Regurgitated User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: San Diego! Posts: 4,100	apk sighting in carmel valley yesterday at least i tihnk it was andy, it was a white exige with a BBW in tow.... (thats big black wing, by the way!) was in the BMW going the other way. i might be in for tomorrow - really early is like 9 am right? __________________ Driving it around!

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Eaniemeanie Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 233	I'll see you toe rags at 7am if you promise that that's when we are leaving. __________________ Eaniemeanie 09 A4Q 05 Pathfinder 99 996 c2

09-06-2009, 10:31 AM	#119 (permalink)
Eaniemeanie Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 233	Ha! same thing. I slammed on my brakes when my detector started warning me. But he did pick a good spot, I doubt I shaved any speed off braking. By the time I was on the brake I was in full view, that corner was tricky. The last couple of times I've gone out it's cost me. Last time it was the windshield now it's this. It's not the maintenance that kills you it's everything else! Whata bummer. You pay to play I guess. __________________ Eaniemeanie 09 A4Q 05 Pathfinder 99 996 c2

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09-05-2009, 01:56 PM	#110 (permalink)
lotusenvee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 145 Images: 1	Who else is in? Andy, are you in? How about a compromise Rod, 7 or 7:30 instead of 6am?

09-05-2009, 06:57 PM	#113 (permalink)
Hayseed Photo Courtesy of Larry B Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 323	I'm in. 7:00 OK? Post back if earlier. Mike

09-05-2009, 07:01 PM	#114 (permalink)
lotusenvee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 145 Images: 1	7am it is! Mike, Ali, Lisa and possibly Rod and Andy. Anyone else?

09-05-2009, 09:07 PM	#116 (permalink)
lotusenvee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 145 Images: 1	We'll meet at 7am at 12469 Rancho Bernardo Rd at the corner of Pomerado and Rancho Bernardo Rd. See you soon!

09-05-2009, 10:18 PM	#117 (permalink)
rackhenry Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 177	Man... Car is up on Jacks, getting it ready for the track. I wish I could go...

09-06-2009, 10:25 AM	#118 (permalink)
Hayseed Photo Courtesy of Larry B Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 323	CHP - 3, San Diego Sunday Drivers - 0 My little yellow paper reads 62 in a 55 Zone, with the "no front license plate" bonus thrown in. How'd the rest of you fare? Considering what I've been doing with this car on public roads for the last four years, I consider myself lucky to get off with the 62 MPH. See ya next weekend Mike

09-06-2009, 11:22 AM	#120 (permalink)
lotusenvee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 145 Images: 1	Same here but I could swear mine says 62 in a 35 instead of 55. His handwriting is hard to read. Sure would be nice if it says 55 instead of 35!! The fix it ticket for the front plate is almost more irritating than the speeding ticket!! Ugh! Oh well, it was a fun drive and I was expecting tht to happen some day, good to hear Mike's managed to go for four years without a ticket

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