Electrical System Problems of Lotus Elise

Lotus Elise owners have reported 4 electrical system related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common electrical system problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's electrical system (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's alternator/generator/regulator (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Electrical System related problems of Lotus Elise


Recently reported Electrical System problems of Lotus Elise

The Electrical System problem

Instrument cluster is intermittent and turns all on or all off without warning, masking speed, fuel, rpms, mileage, etc. (all data)   Read details...

The Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Wiring on auto has been a mess since new, auto towed 15 times for mechanical reasons and addition times tow truck was coming and car would start. Shifter broke off at 2,000 miles, transaxle was replaced at about 20,000 miles alarm system, alternator,speakers,turn indicators, front steering box   Read details...




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