Re: Wiring Nightmare...?
Shah, I agree with Atwell, repair your existing harness unless it is really trashed. Download one of the wiring diagrams from my web site www.holycows.net/Lotus <http://www.holycows.net/Lotus> . Have
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Bill Galbraith
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Re: Wiring Nightmare...?
I think you would be better-off addressing your 'quirks' individually than replacing complete wire harnesses. Start NEW topics for each. That said, Lotus harnesses often have poor connections or
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Atwell
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Re: Wiring Nightmare...?
Hi all, I am bumping this thread back up to the top because I wanted to know if there have been any advancements in the best approach to harness repairs/updates in the (nearly) ten years since this
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Selbe, Shah
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Re: Smog equipment
Sorry. You feel that way. Maybe You are UNDER INSURED. I like my S1 . But , I don't eat , sleep and dream Esprit S1. And to ensinuate that someone would come to perhaps come to steal your car , is
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P.
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Re: Smog equipment
What is this insanity?! Don't you know that it is highly improper to include relevant information on vehicle model and/or year, let alone any idea of location? You'll bring the entire fabric of
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Paul Compton
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Re: Smog equipment
Tony I am a 1977 Esprit S1 Owner. Thanks for offering these smog parts to the owners. However as I mentioned previously. I find it to be IMPERATIVE that when an S 1 or S2 owner sends an Email in
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P.
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Re: Smog equipment
Hello Shah, ? ? ?I have some smog equipment components for an S1/S2.? I have a couple of the air injection rails, and might have a smog pump.? Maybe a few other bits;? I'd have to check.? They
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Tony K.
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Re: Wiper issue
Thanks Tim, I¡¯ll try that. Murray Graham Toronto ON
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Murray Graham
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Re: Wiper issue
If it comes down to corroded contacts in a connector, then do more than just cycle them in & out. Apply a de-oxidant cleaner to the contacts. CAIG DeoxIt is a spray cleaner that works well. Just spray
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Tim Engel
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Re: Wiper issue
Sure I¡¯ll try that - connections are 45+ years old so it could be that, thanks for the tip. Murray Graham Toronto ON
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Murray Graham
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Re: Wiper issue
Before buying a new wiper control, I'd disconnect and reconnect the plugs to it, 3X. That might get everything to work. We borrowed a friend's Esprit for a LOG and suffered with inoperative wiper for
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Atwell
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Re: Wiper issue
Yes I believe the switch is in the wiper motor. Without testing yet I think it¡¯s probably the the Lucas 6DA wiper control that¡¯s the issue, SJ has them so after testing at least I know where to
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Murray Graham
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Re: Wiper issue
Don't know about the S2, but on the Stevens Esprit the wiper delay 'module' is zip-tied up under the dash, to the right of the steering column. Regards the 'park position' issue:? Generically, many
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Atwell
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Re: Wiper issue
Does anyone know where the wiper delay unit is located? Thanks Murray Graham Toronto ON
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Murray Graham
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Re: Wiper issue
Thanks Paul Murray Graham Toronto ON
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Murray Graham
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Re: Wiper issue
Wiper motor manual; https://retronicsonline.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/58/2023/07/Lucas-DR1-DR2-Wiper-Motor-Manual-pt-2.pdf -- Paul Compton www.paulcompton.co.uk (YouTube channel)
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Paul Compton
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Re: Wiper issue
1979 S2 Murray Graham Toronto ON
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Murray Graham
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Wiper issue
I had issues with my wiper - installed new motor, and new wiper stalk. Now it¡¯s working but only one speed and won¡¯t stop automatically at bottom of windshield, I have to manually switch on and
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Murray Graham
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Re: Esprit 1990 Missing relay
My power mirrors don¡¯t work, but I know it¡¯s because the wire running between the body and door is broken. It¡¯s just in a bitch of a place to fix. I¡¯ll probably have to disconnect it in the
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Bill Galbraith
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Re: Esprit 1990 Missing relay
Many thanks for the info which was also confirmed by my Lotus parts supplier here in the UK I will have to find another reason for the lack of power to the door mirrors! Cheers John Sent: 07 March
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John M
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