Service Bulletins

[Dave]

Use this thread for service bulletins. What I have so far.

[OppositeLock]

More TSBs:

[charlie]

i'll tidy these up and add the other years when i've got the time

2006 SERIES
2006/1R Class 1 Fitment of modified gear lever (6-speed Elise/Exige) 08.02.06
2006/01 Class 3 Introduction of '06 model Exige Cup 190 & 240 05.01.06
2006/02 Class 2 Airbag system temperature operating range (USA Elise) 05.01.06
2006/03 Class 3 Introduction of 'Super Sport' suspension option (Elise/Exige '06) 01.02.06
2006/04 Class 3 Approval of Yokohama C.drive tyres for 'Mk.1' Elise 01.02.06
2006/05 Class 3 Introduction of Exige S 10.02.06
2006/06 Class 3 Water infiltration of rear luggage compartment (Elise 'Mk.2') 10.02.06
2006/07 Class 2 Updated ECU programmes and Service Schedules (Elise) 23.03.06
2006/08 Class 2 Rectification of sticking door release button (Elise/Exige) 07.04.06
2006/09 Class 3 Approval of Dunlop 9090 tyres for Esprit V8 07.04.06
2006/10 Class 2 Contamination of throttle body with assembly lubricant 21.04.06

('06 Elise/Exige)
2006/11 Class 3 Service inspection of road spring seats & caps ('Mk.2' Elise) 21.04.06
2006/12 Class 3 Oil cooler hose check (Elise/Exige) 21.04.06
2006/13 Class 2 Addition of washer to 'Super Sport' non-adjustable type 11.05.06
chassis rear brace tube (Elise/Exige)
2006/14 Class 3 AM radio interference from LED brake lamps (non-USA Elise/Exige) 06.06.06
2006/15 Class 3 Triggering of alarm by rain water movement (Elise/Exige) 06.06.06
2006/16 Class 3 Introduction of '07 M.Y. Elise and Exige and new model Elise S 06.06.06
2006/17 Class 3 Retrofitment of '06 M.Y. LED type rear lamps to earlier non-USA 14.06.06
Elise/Exige 'Mk.2' models
2006/18 Class 3 Coolant additive precautions (All) 03.08.06
2006/19 Class 3 Rear suspension toe-link torque check (Elise/Exige) 03.08.06
2006/20 Class 3 Momentary engine power interruption ('06 Elise/Exige a.c.) 03.08.06
2006/21 Class 3 Ball joint plinth security (Elise/Exige/Europa) 24.08.06
2006/22 Class 3 Introduction of revised adjustable anti-roll bar for Super Sport option 24.08.06
(Elise/Exige)
2006/23 Class 3 Introduction of Europa S 20.09.06
2006/24 Class 2 Clearance of washer bottle to gearchange mechanism (Europa) 20.09.06
2006/25 Class 3 Lotus Scan 3 update disc 04.10.06
2006/26 Class 2 Reinforcement of chargecooler air ducts (Exige S) 04.10.06
2006/27 Class 2 Threadlock check of ball joint plinth fixing bolts (Elise/Exige/Europa) 10.10.06
2006/28 Class 2 Addition of drain holes to clamshell reinforcement panels (Elise) 13.10.06
2006/29 Class 2 Check of water hose 'T'-piece connection (Europa) 13.10.06

[charlie]

2005/01 Class 2 Optimum position of AC temperature probe (elise ) 11.0.1.05
2005/02 Class 3 intro of new sump joint sealant ( elise 5 speed) 11.01.05
2005/03 Class 2 lotus scan update (This is for dealers not end users )14.04.05

2005/04 class 3 new features of perfomance pack and lightweight options (Elise/exige)

2005/05 class 3 oil cooler fitment change (Elise/exige) 25.02.05

2005/06 class 3 introduction of limited edition lotus sport exige 240R
2005/07 class 3 squeaks and ratttles from hardtop elise/exige 14.04.05
2005/08 class 3 drivers seat runner fixing positions (elise ) 13.05.05
2005/09 class 2 pipe routine and damage inspection (All) 27.05.05
2005/10 class 2 security of insulated soft top lining (elise, second issue) 27.05.05
2005/11 class 2 toe link locknut check (elise/exige) 18,07.05
2005/13 class 3 revised gear ratios for standard 120 hp elise 29.08.05
2005/15 approved advan ad07s for mk 2 elise 29.08.05
2005/16 class 3 intro of 06 model year 111r elise and exige
2005/18 class 3 intro of 06 model year usa and canadian elise/exige 12.09.05
2005/19 class 22 inspection and rectification of hose routing in engine bay, non usa elise/exige) 08.12.05
2005/20 class 3 lotus scan update (dealers) 08.12.05

[Bruce]

I feel ripped off. I updated the manuals recently and most of those service bulletins are not there.

[charlie]

see how you feel when i add the other two pages worth

[charlie]

2004/01 Class 2 Retention of heat sleeving on gearchange cables 11r 06.02.04
2004/02 class 3 release agent smoke from elise 11r 06.02.04
2004/03 class 3 introduction of revised front turn lamps (elise) 10.03.04
2004/04 class 2 fitment of edge protector to fuel tank bay underpanel (elise 11r) 10.03.04
2004/05 class 3 intro of elise 11r and 04 my exige 10.03.04
2004/06 class 2 clarification of low tyre pressure monitoring on elise 11r and 04 exige
2004/07 class 3 water ingress, areas of attention (elise ) 19.03.04
2004/09 class 3 revision to 114/04 exige maintenance schedule 19.03.04
2004/10 class 2 correct routing and retention of fuel pipe in engine bay (elise 11r/04 exige) 19.03.04
2004/11 class 3 throttle setting procedure for elise 11r/exige 04 26.05.04
2004/12 class 2 fitment of edge finisher to subframe (elise 11r/ 04 exige) 26.05.04
2004/13 class 2 application of loctite 243 to rear aerofoil fixings of exige models 26.05.04
2004/14 class 2 intro of breathable footwell carpets and treatment of footwell cosmetic corrosion (Elise) 14.06.04
2004/15 class 2 relocation of emergency tyre inflator canister on exige 09.07.04
2004/16 class 2 into of water shielding to heater flap actuators on some elise models 27.08.04
2004/17 class 3 esprit final edition optional lowered suspension settings 27.08.04
2004/18 class 2 rectification of stciking gear level lift tube 27.08.04
2004/19 class 4 lotus scan 3 (row) installation date 10.09.04
2004/20 class 3 tyre recommendation for early esprit turbo 10.09.04
2004/21 class 3 hose connection checks on north american elise with front mounted oil coolers 16.09.04
2004/22 class 2 wiring harness retention( elise. exige , row ) 24.09.04
2004/23 class 2 revised checking procedure for turbo wastegate esprit v8 24.09.04
2004/24 class 3 dealer fit exige 4 point selt belt harness 04.10.04
2004/25 class 3 retrofit of auxilliary driving lamps (elise) 22.10.04
2004/26 class 3 precautions regarding fault codes p1491 and p1493 elise 111/111s 18.11.04
2004/27 class 2 rectification of water ingrees via sunvisor brackers elise 04 my ) 18.11.04
2004/28 class 2 cooling system pressure differentials causing rev limiter activation (elise 111r/ 04 exige) 30.11.04
2004/29 class 3 orientation of engine earth braid (elise 5 speed) 30.11.04

[RoadDad]

Any updates on TSBs? Heard rumor of one for the door locks.

[ronin]