Lotus Elise - Recent Questions, Troubleshooting & Support

DOING WHAT JOB? 1.6L 1ZR-FAE is real name. full.. cam? spark? CMP or ckp sensors. my guess is CAM time. Elise 111? 2009 ok, that is a toy engine. the engine is common. a toyota (but not in states) why not say what you are doing first. ???? eg: I just put on a new cam or head. or? or> new cam chain, new tensiors , guides. the FSM (factory service manual covers every step) and is organized by job. (unstated by you) used on may European toyota cars. get the FSM for any of those cars. using, 1ZR-FAE Fsm is factory service manual. eg: ]

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Googling this engine,nets me zero, nobody is talking about cam timing marks. the spec is here The Toyota 1ZR-FAE is a DOHC, 16-valve, 1.6 L (1,598 cc) engine also equipped with Dual VVT-i and Valvematic.

Have the speed sensor replaced

Check fuses. Have you by any chance changed to LED bulbs? If so, flasher units must be changed as the new bulbs draw less current. If bulbs not changed, might try changing flashers anyway as they are cheap. These should be located in the fuse box for most cars.

You need a OBD2-device for that.

You need an OBD2 device to reset the engine malfunction indicator.

If the alarm was on, when the battery went flat - and I suppose it was - then you have to follow the manual to teach in your keys again.

Have you checked your intake cam. Mine started clicking when my cam got wiped.

take off the negative post for about 4 hour maybe at night and replace next day it should reset

The "white plastic piece" you are referring to is probably a connector that mates with the cube shaped piece you mentioned.. If you remove the instrument panel and take it to an electronics supply store (Not Radio Shack) they might be able to help. Or go to a dealer.

go service center

Try makeing sure everything is off, disconect batry for 5 min. Reconect, Turn key to start vehicle no accelerater or anything. Let Idle for several minutes then drive 10km. If this doesn't work you may have to perform a specific re learn precidure