2017 Lotus Evora TSBs

There is often insufficient, or inconsistent information received from dealers when reporting ECU & TCU related faults, this can lead to unacceptable delays in repairing vehicles.

This bulletin aims to standardise the information when filing a claim to After Sales.

400 as compared to the previous Evora N/A & S models, the 100 Amp rated alternator originally fitted has been replaced with an uprated 150 amp version as a production running change to ensure consistent battery performance.

diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P0101 & P1109. We have had several instances where DTCs P0101 & P1109 had been set and the car recovered into the dealer, only for them to find that the original equipment engine air intake filter had been substituted for a non-approved after-market type (applicable to both dry and oil coated types).

Currently a fault code may not be immediately generated or the MIL illuminated in the event that a fault has occurred. In extreme instances this may result in drivability issues such as: - Vehicle poor starting or non-starting. - Excessive engine rpm at idle. - Vehicle unable to re-start if the engine is stopped with the fault still present. - Unable to select D ? Drive or R ? Reverse if the engine idle speed is above 2000 rpm (automatic models only). - An increase in the brake pedal effort required to slow or stop the vehicle (automatic models only). The revised diagnostic strategy for this issue is now more robust, ensuring that potential issues are more promptly detected, hence reducing the risk of the driveability issues described above from occurring.

As stated in Technical Service Bulletin TSB 2019/05, although clock spring part numbers A132M6241F or A132M6236F fitted to Evora 400 model range vehicles look identical, they are not interchangeable.

TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.

the vehicle is in storage or have been irreparably damaged because the correct charging procedure has not been carried out

the investigation of diagnostic trouble code faults for all Lotus models equipped with the "LDL" type tyre pressure monitoring system by gathering data from the individual wheel transmitters whilst they are still fitted to the vehicle