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I have a 2005 Elise that I recently purchased with 17k miles. I have drove it to 23k miles now in just several months and enjoyed every minute of it.
I have a few questions and issues that have popped up though and would like some input.
Since the day I bought it while warming up it leaves a small puddle of water on the ground, the car doesnt smoke excessively or anything. Is this normal?
Recently the idle started jumping/surging when the car is cold and I drive a short distance and stop. It happens when I go to lunch at work and only let my car warm up for a minute and similar short trips. This surging idle is accomponied with a loss of power and acceleration.
I dont have a CEL, or any problems when the car is at normal operating temp.
Has anyone had similar issues with their Elise? I have read a few similar cases on here and even seen a youtube video with similar issues but havent found an answer to the problem yet.
I have done standard maintanence since purchase such as a few oil changes, changed the air filter and checked the rest of the fluids. These problems seem to be happening more often in the past few weeks. So I figured I would check the air filter out and it was extremely dirty with pine needles and leaves. When i originally changed the oil it was black too...
Any input is appreciated. Thanks!
I have a few questions and issues that have popped up though and would like some input.
Since the day I bought it while warming up it leaves a small puddle of water on the ground, the car doesnt smoke excessively or anything. Is this normal?
Recently the idle started jumping/surging when the car is cold and I drive a short distance and stop. It happens when I go to lunch at work and only let my car warm up for a minute and similar short trips. This surging idle is accomponied with a loss of power and acceleration.
I dont have a CEL, or any problems when the car is at normal operating temp.
Has anyone had similar issues with their Elise? I have read a few similar cases on here and even seen a youtube video with similar issues but havent found an answer to the problem yet.
I have done standard maintanence since purchase such as a few oil changes, changed the air filter and checked the rest of the fluids. These problems seem to be happening more often in the past few weeks. So I figured I would check the air filter out and it was extremely dirty with pine needles and leaves. When i originally changed the oil it was black too...
Any input is appreciated. Thanks!