Instrument cluster is intermittent and turns all on or all off without warning, masking speed, fuel, rpms, mileage, etc. (all data). from researching the issue on www.elisetalk.com, it appears this is a problem common to 2005 lotus elise automobiles. severe possibility of incident by not knowing how fast your going or how much fuel you have, and, this problem can happen at any moment without warning or apparent cause. *tr
I have a 2005 lotus elise with 18000. mile on it and my blower is not working and when i turn it on it smells like something is burning. *tr
Intermittent problem where the entire cluster gauge (speedometer, rpm, gas gauge, etc.) will shut down and later turn back on. the intermittent problem will become worse and the cluster gauge will shut down for longer periods at a time. there is no known cause of this. the only know fix is to replace the entire cluster gauge. *tr
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 (rack), vehicle computer (speed indicated on dash has been at lest 15% high since transaxle was replaced)-- have all failed. lotus dealerships where never able to locate or fix wiring problem (fox valley, aurora il another lake forest has no authorized lotus mechanic.) lotus usa inc. covered most until warranty expired ,now will not return phone calls or e-mails (over 15 sent in the last year and a half.). auto now has 26,666 miles and has not been driven since august of 2010. it will not past wisconsin emissions so i am unable to get license plates also it will change lanes off a straight line without warning. auto was never on a track and always stored in a heat and rodent controlled area. a independent mechanic that worked on auto stated "the wiring harness appears to have been pulled and installed through out the auto with out regard to sharp edges or care in anyway", he found no rodent damage.