2023 Lotus Emira

Service bulletins

Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.

• 11009673Inspection of transmission driveshaft fitment/security if specific faults are reported. Lotus has received reports from the dealer network of: Loss of drive. Oil leaking from the transmission driveshaft seals. Transmission noise while driving. It has been identified that a potential cause of these issues is as a result of the driveshafts not being fully locked in position into the transmission at the time of vehicle assembly. Start of production for both Emira V6 powertrain (manual and automatic) and Emira 4-cylinder DCT up to 2025 model year VIN SCCLEKAX4RHB12094 inclusive. If an Emira owner contacts you, or you are presented with a vehicle within the affected VIN range which has any of the transmission faults listed above*, then the following transmission components must be checked for damage caused by incorrect installation: Driveshaft splines. Driveshaft circlips. Driveshaft oil seal. *Note: If the only fault is transmission fluid leakage from a driveshaft seal because the driveshaft is not fully locked into position and the vehicle is only at delivery mileage (less than 100 miles/160 km), then it is acceptable to push the driveshaft back into position if a visual inspection shows that the driveshaft seal has not been damaged, (and then check/top up the transmission oil level). Refer to the operation codes for driveshaft removal and re-fitment shown in sections 47.15. for both V6 and 4-cylinder powertrains from the Emira service notes which are available to view from the aftersales dealer portal at: https://dealerportal.uslotservice.lotuscars.com/log-in - from the Aftersales tab, select Service Manuals > Emira.
• 11006920New operation required for Emira service schedule sheets. During normal road use, it has been identified that dirt/grease/road debris can accumulate around the WSS (Wheel Speed Sensors) and the magnetic rings located on the rear of the hub units. This accumulation may affect the signal being transmitted to the VDDM (Vehicle Dynamics Domain Master), also known as the ABS module, which can result in the generation of diagnostic trouble codes, activating the illumination of the amber colour MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp). ACTION To ensure continuing customer satisfaction, Lotus will update the Braking section of the V6 and 4-Cylinder Emira service schedule sheets to include a new operation to remove any loose debris on all four WSS using a suitable airline, then inspect and clean the WSS with a clean cloth and brake cleaner to remove any dirt deposits. At the same time the corresponding magnetic rings on the rear of the hub units should also be cleaned. This new procedure should be carried out at every service interval. Emira V6: Original Part Number - LSL689 Updated Part Number - LSL689a Emira 4-Cylinder: Original Part Number - LSL692 Updated Part Number - LSL692a
• 11001640Fitment of lower spring seat isolator to front damper assemblies to eliminate scraping noise whilst driving. Movement between the contact areas of the front damper spring seats and road springs can cause a scraping noise whilst driving. If this scraping action is occurring, then it will also cause visible witness marks on the spring seat/spring contact area. To prevent this scraping action on customer vehicles, the isolators already fitted to the upper spring seat, can now also be fitted to the base of the front road springs. As a production running change, lower spring seat isolators will also be fitted from: Emira V6 VIN: SCCLEKAX5PHN10585

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