Lotus Elise S1 Service Notes page 7

Lotus Service Notes
Introduction
EUSE MODEL HISTORY
Model Introduction: June '96
VIN:T 0017 onwards
1997 Model Year: November '96
VIN: V 240 onwards
No specification change.
Uprated Starter Motor: February '97
VIN: V685
Starter motor uprated from 1.0 kW to 1.4 kW and engine management fuse relocated from rear to front
services compartment.
Commonisation of a.c. type chassis: September '97
VIN: V 1685 (approx.) Plus; 1672,1673,1677,1682. Less; 1694,1708.
Shape of chassis, rear side of fuel tank crossmember, changed to accommodate a.c. compressor. Low
level engine coolant outlet pipe. Re-circ. ventililation holes in chassis toe-board.
1998 Model Year: October '97
VIN: W1814 onwards.
No specification change.
Revised Harness & Main Fusebox: October '97
VIN: W1941 onwards. Plus; 1920,1926,1937,1938. Less; 1965, 2002.
New harness introduced to accommodate optional U.K. market Cobra 6422 alarm. New main fusebox with
22 'Littel' fuses in front luggage compartment.
Optional U.K. Market Cobra 6422 Alarm: October '97
VIN: W 1947 onwards. Plus 1937,1938.
Option upgraded from Cobra 6019HF to 6422. Facility to reprogramme transmitter keys. Override switch
deleted.
Front Brake Disc Shields: December '97
VIN: W 2260 (approx.)
. Alloy shield fitted on inboard side of front discs to protect from debris and balance pad life.
Revised Soft Top Cant Rails: May '98
VIN: W 3332
Latches on rear end of roof cant rails use new dovetail design to improve location. Door seals changed to
incorporate moulded front ends to mate with new cantrail front seals. New soft top canopy with press studs
repositioned to suit new cant rails. Parts set required to fit hardtop roof.
Cast Iron Brakes: June '98
VIN: W 3714 (approx.)
Cast iron brake discs and corresponding pads replace aluminium metal matrix brakes.
Integral Boot Box: September '98
VIN: W 4429 (approx.) Plus; 4140, 4315,4365,4383. Less 4653.
Rear clamshell incorporates integral luggage compartment box to replace luggage bag.
1999 Model Year: November '98
VIN: X 4976 onwards.
No specification change.
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