[WorldGoneWild]

I was told I'll be getting my car around Christmas and really hope I don't get an A/C that doesn't cool correctly down here in Texas.

I probably won't need it to blow real cold until about April or May so at least they should have a solution by then.

 

[zvezdah1]

WGW<
It was discussed at LOG tech session. At some point, the manuf. of the a/c determined a problem with solenoid or sensor not working properly, ie cycling to keep from icing. It was said the manufacturer of the a/c had already made changes to subsequent units. At the time Lotus was trying to determine the vin range of cars affected. I take this to mean that perhaps cars built around/after LOG in Sept. would not have the icing problem. I'd guess affected cars will be fixed under warranty.

Chris

 

[Surferjer]

Thanks for the update, Chris. Great news! I'll wait for my recall notice LOL

Please pass along anything you hear.

 

[atyclb]

I was told I'll be getting my car around Christmas and really hope I don't get an A/C that doesn't cool correctly down here in Texas.

Deposit #47 at Star Motor Cars

wow, Star must be getting a lot of cars

 

[Goose]

Thanks, Chris. Very helpful info!

 

[James A]

It was a temp probe that was not inserted into the unit far enough to work properly. The vendor changed it without telling Lotus they had done so.
I haven't heard if they are fixing cars yet, one thing I do know, mine is effected!

 

[offroadr35]

mine blows ice cold. car 242

 

[WorldGoneWild]

Re: Re: Has the A/C problem been fixed or addressed?

wow, Star must be getting a lot of cars

I was surprised too. I was told that the build rate is about to increase soon. Expect a lot of cars to be coming starting in November.

They may be missing a bunch of parts and painted the wrong color, but at least we'll be getting them quicker!

 

[WorldGoneWild]

WGW<
It was discussed at LOG tech session. At some point, the manuf. of the a/c determined a problem with solenoid or sensor not working properly, ie cycling to keep from icing. It was said the manufacturer of the a/c had already made changes to subsequent units. At the time Lotus was trying to determine the vin range of cars affected. I take this to mean that perhaps cars built around/after LOG in Sept. would not have the icing problem. I'd guess affected cars will be fixed under warranty.

Chris

Excellent news! :clap: Thanks for the update.

 

[Joetz]

Does this mean that all of the people with the A/C problem can count on having it fixed at the next service?

 

[zvezdah1]

Joetz,
It's been adressed and was told by Dave at LOG the manuf. had fixed the problem, but I don't know that they've got the vin range for the affected cars yet. When I go for my 7500 mile service I guess I'll find out, it's not a big enough inconvenience for me. The little I used the A/c this past summer I just cycled the unit and kept the cold setting to about mid range.

Chris