My car has now driven 14,000 km and has already had several updates. A final update last week. But even before this update and now the last one last week, the engine fault light keeps coming on. Last time my garage told me that this was not a problem and that this would be addressed in the next update. But after the last update last week it went away for a while, after about 100 km it suddenly came back and stayed. The car drives perfectly and does not indicate that anything is wrong. After a phone call to the garage, they went to Lotus to listen to how this could happen because they were apparently aware of it. In any case, this has to go because it always seems like there is something wrong with the car. Anyone else having this problem?
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The engine fault light remains on.
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ok thanks for the response, can you specifically recommend one to me and I will order it. I don't know anything about it myself, but can I easily see why the engine warning light comes on, what causes the fault?
Most of the codes can be read this way. Any OBD II reader should work. Some extra ones can only be read by Lotus-specific software unavailable to the public.
Veepeak does the job for me:
https://www.amazon.de /gp/product/B073XKQQQW/
You'll need a compatible App. For iOS / Mac I use "CarScanner"
https://apps.apple.com/de/app/car-scanner-elm-obd2/id1259933623
Usage is simple: Select the scan option, hit scan, and wait for codes to be read. A short description will be shown. You can google the code for more details or ask here - it's probably a known problem.
I had this on my new i4 after the first drive. It remained so I took it to the dealership and they said the cause was "indeterminate". They reset it and so far it has not returned. The PPF detailer I used has had a lot of Emiras in and he said that many of them had the CEL lit. It seems to be a very common issue possibly caused by overly sensitive sensors. If it comes back then I will try out my old ODB2 reader to see if I can get a code.
The engine light is often caused be a sensor giving a rogue reading - once the error has been logged it stays there in the system log until the garage clears it.
Or - on some occasions it will clear itself.
I have a VW T6 - and I have been plagued with the engine light since new (2018) - in fact it's on right now.
It is often triggered by a long journey, or sometimes going to a different filling station than normal can trigger it.
Sometimes - it will just go out on it's own.
When it was new, it had loads of sensors and bits replaced - but the error has persisted on and off.
VW told me I should take it in every time it comes on - I told them I'd be there every week.
I also bought a cheap ODB reader (about £30) so I could clear the error - often goes away for 6 months or more...
Or - on some occasions it will clear itself.
I have a VW T6 - and I have been plagued with the engine light since new (2018) - in fact it's on right now.
It is often triggered by a long journey, or sometimes going to a different filling station than normal can trigger it.
Sometimes - it will just go out on it's own.
When it was new, it had loads of sensors and bits replaced - but the error has persisted on and off.
VW told me I should take it in every time it comes on - I told them I'd be there every week.
I also bought a cheap ODB reader (about £30) so I could clear the error - often goes away for 6 months or more...
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Hi, I ordered this and received it yesterday and was able to use it, works perfectly. I was able to remove the error message, the engine light is now off. It appears to be a problem with the ventilation or shutting off of any gasoline vapors. For now, the warning won't come back, so let's hope. So thanks again for the tip, it works perfectly for me! I can now take this information to my garage and see what their answer will be, whether anything needs to be done in terms of maintenance.
Wasn't there an issue with the charcoal canister needing to be replaced on some models, or something like that?
I took mine to Bell & Colvill this morning for the engine light.
Apparently I’m the 8th Emira they’ve seen now to have this problem. They found 3 error codes for module related to the braking control, steering column and one I’ve forgotten. A ticket has been registered with Lotus HQ and they did perform a software update but they is no cure at the moment. I was assured that it is purely software related and there was nothing wrong with the car. They cleared the error but I fear the next time it doesn’t start first time the light will come back on.
It only came on after having the intermittent starting issue and that only started after having its first service and software updated 4 weeks ago.
Apparently I’m the 8th Emira they’ve seen now to have this problem. They found 3 error codes for module related to the braking control, steering column and one I’ve forgotten. A ticket has been registered with Lotus HQ and they did perform a software update but they is no cure at the moment. I was assured that it is purely software related and there was nothing wrong with the car. They cleared the error but I fear the next time it doesn’t start first time the light will come back on.
It only came on after having the intermittent starting issue and that only started after having its first service and software updated 4 weeks ago.
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"and there was nothing wrong with the car"...
I drove more than 10,000 km with that light on and indeed there is nothing wrong with the car, they also told me. But having to look at that light every time I'm driving a new car, I can't handle it anymore. And then not to mention the passengers with always the same comment... hey, your engine light is on? Terrible.
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I had this....
I had a demo from them the other week and their V6 had the same issue!
I’ve got a sub 20 day old Emira and the amber malfunction light has come on and remained on for a few days now.
Used Veepeak and CarScanner to get the error code DTC U0141 - Lost communication with Body Control
Searched the forum but no hits, does anybody know if it’s safe to drive? Safe to clear?
Used Veepeak and CarScanner to get the error code DTC U0141 - Lost communication with Body Control
Searched the forum but no hits, does anybody know if it’s safe to drive? Safe to clear?
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Yes, I had this issue. They ordered the part 3 months ago, still not in and reset the light. Has not come back yet so I don't worry about it. Get an OBD reader and reset your light and see what happens. Also, read what the diagnosis is and then post that. Good luck.
I would reset it and see if it comes on again. I would drive it and see it if reappears. When I first got my car it had a "invalid data from vehicle dynamics control module". The guy at Autozone used to be a Lotus tech, imagine that. He said it's probably a glitch. He reset it (before I had an OBD reader) and four months later it never has come back.
Yes, that is the charcoal canister. They can replace. This is only for emissions and to pass inspection. Ask the dealer to order the part, reset it and drive. That is what I have done. Light has not come back on and still waiting for part 3 months later. As long as the light is not on, it should pass inspection. Heck, here in NC, the legislature is working on getting rid of emissions inspections altogether.
That's not promising.
General rule of an OBD reader - reset it - if it comes back, it's a problem - if it stays away, it was a glitch.
I'll have to put a disclaimer against that advices obviously, but I think it's pretty much in the common sense category.
I'll have to put a disclaimer against that advices obviously, but I think it's pretty much in the common sense category.
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