[Appleseed]

I have an 08 and while washing today, I noticed that the front (wheel well turn signal) was falling completely off - I touched it and it was hanging by the wire... I had to super glue it in place to go to dinner... Anyone else have this prob?

 

[Demonized]

I have an 08 and while washing today, I noticed that the front (wheel well turn signal) was falling completely off - I touched it and it was hanging by the wire... I had to super glue it in place to go to dinner... Anyone else have this prob?

I... don't think superglue was the best idea.

 

[def]

Heard of the turn signal (common) but not the wheel well one. Maybe worth a quick trip to the dealer to ensure it doesn't keep happening...

 

[Bill R]

I'm the third owner of what I considered an otherwise pristine (and very early) '05 (6k miles). After living with it for a few months, I discovered 3 of the 4 wheel arch marker lights had 1 of the 2 plastic posts broken. I chalked it up to Giles having over-tightened the speed nuts back in '04. I haven't seen any discussion on this in the Forum and assumed the problem had been solved (surely by the '08's).

 

[xceed]

I'm the third owner of what I considered an otherwise pristine (and very early) '05 (6k miles). After living with it for a few months, I discovered 3 of the 4 wheel arch marker lights had 1 of the 2 plastic posts broken. I chalked it up to Giles having over-tightened the speed nuts back in '04. I haven't seen any discussion on this in the Forum and assumed the problem had been solved (surely by the '08's).

Same issue with one of my fender lights (passenger front, all plastic posts broken). I used some decent water and frostproof doublesided adhesive tape to fix it. Won't come off even with moderate strenght pulling.

I'm sure the rest have some or a couple of plastic posts broken also ;p

 

[SirLotus]

Mine was loose but did not fall out, the dealer put some tape on it and it's been secure since.

 

[Appleseed]

thanks guys, good to know that I am not the only one

 

[Reddirt14]

Just happened to me, as well. So simple double sided tape will hold it in place? What's the replacement cost of the front turn signal indicator and where is a good place to buy one from?

 

[kestrel74]

Wow...never ever heard of that happening !!!:shrug:

 

[Reddirt14]

So you guys aren't buying new units, but using double sided tape instead? It's holding okay?

 

[xceed]

So you guys aren't buying new units, but using double sided tape instead? It's holding okay?

Yeah, still holding. Tried to pull mine now since it's been thru countless washes.. Still won't come off with moderate pulling. Just get some decent quality doublesided tape. I use a transparant 3M adhesive with red covertape on it. Once you apply it and push for 10 seconds, it really sits tight.

 

[clafrano]

Turn signal cost is under $165 at dealer

 

[LARRY]

Superglue, automotive glue, 3M adhesive...fine.

Whatever works until you talk to your Lotus mechanic.

Read this:

http://www.lotustalk.com/forums/f92...eyelet-detached-flew-out-place-highway-78663/

 

[LARRY]

It happens to Lotus race cars too...

 

[def]

Wrong turn signal, they mean the wheel well one

 

[Vishus_1]

It happens to Lotus race cars too...

That looks like the car that was an Opel Speedster converted into an Exige and actively campaigned by the owner who fixed it.