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I did wonder if they'd been discontinued, I think they've been out of stock for a while

To update, new OCV and it's back to life. It was sticking apparently. There is also a cautionary tale to go along with this. I cleared my codes and left my reader in. This appears to have triggered a string angle sensor warning which could only be fixed by recalibrating with Lotus software which seems to be pretty rare outside of the Lotus network so be careful with OBD readers!

Also note that it's just the beginning of the energy infrastructure fund. They've put aside £8.3B for these purchases. So between that and the pay rises you've almost found all of your black hole

Thanks for the response, yes, cleared it and it comes back. As you can tell, I'm a long way from a mechanic but with a new setup at home I'm trying to learn. Appreciate the advice, I'll have another look at the diagram and see if I can work it out.

It's now upgraded to a full blown CEL error. As nobody seems to know if the above is the right bit, I'm going to have a crack and I'll let you know for other's future reference/a grave warning depending on how it goes

Mine has lived outside for most of it's life I believe, 2013 NA. It's absolutely fine. I do believe as above the starter motor is more prone to failure outside and the radiators will wear out sooner, but it's relatively small fry. I've just moved and working on the garage so mine will eventually be tucked away, but after 11 years, the car has shrugged it all off and is in great condition. I wouldn't worry about it.

Might end up buying a second one at this rate. That's underpriced for me. Just saw the guy pop up on the FB group asking if he should drop it further because it hasn't sold for a week. Madness.

Thanks, good to know. Would be useful to know if I'm looking at the right parts still though as I'm my free years of experience with Lotus, if something *might* be an issue, it tends to definitely become an issue in the following month or so!

After a spirited drive today the car was limiting revs to around 4.8k. No warning lights. I plugged in my OBD reader and it's showing an 'unconfirmed' P0014 (whatever unconfirmed is supposed to mean). I believe this is a camshaft sensor error. I'm willing to have a crack at changing it myself (there's a first time for everything!) but this would require me to be able to: A) Identify what I'm looking at B) Buy the right part Very bad picture attached. Is that the sensor I'm after at the rear right of the engine? I believe it's part number A132E6283S On DeRoure/Bell & Colvill? Would appreciate expert guidance before breaking everything!

And that velvet finish feels sooo nice. Please never stop doing that

Resurrecting this one to report further experimentation. I usually tell the valet guys not to use tyre shine on my car. I used a new company recently, due to moving area. Forgot to tell them not to shine the tyres. First enthusiastic roundabout post clean, front feels looser than usual and then rear steps out under power much more easily than usual. No matter what anyone says, tyre shine is definitely detrimental to grip, at least if you are pushing on and therefore relying more on the outside of the contact patch. Admittedly, it makes it quite good fun, but I'll be going back to asking valet companies not to shine the tyres.

That has to be the cheapest thing Lotus have ever sold. Thanks Bibs

Are they really this cheap these days? Seems a bargain

Anyone know if the rubber ring seal around the fuel door is Lotus specific? Mine has started to fall apart and I'll need a new one, I don't know how much the lotus part is, but a throttle body recently made my eyes water, so staying off the Lotus parts catalogue is preferable if possible!

I'm pleased Reform haven't done quite as well as expected. I'm also glad the SNP have taken a hit.