Lotus 2004 Eleven Service Notes page 186

Lotus Service Notes
EMP.2 - DIAGNOSTIC SCANNER TOOLS
In order to provide for communication with the engine management system electronic control module, a
hand held electronic scanner 'Lotus Scan' (part number T000T1418F), may be plugged into a special 16 terminal
harness connector socket, known as a Data Link Connector (DLC), located at the front of the passenger footwell.
Note that this tool may also be used on previous Elise models (excluding Exige, 340R and 160 models).
Amongst the operations available using the 'Lotus Scan' tool are:
- Reading of Trouble Codes
- Clearing of Trouble Codes
- Reading live data
- Test operation of individual solenoids
- Running engine history report
- Reprogramming ECU
Operating instructions are provided with the tool.
Important Note
The power supply transformer is used for overnight charging of the printer, and also for powering the
Scan tool during software downloading from a PC (personal computer). For the software download operation,
the Scan tool requires a power supply from the mains via the transformer and an inverter. Two types of inverter
have been used; early kits used an adaptor lead to plug into the bottom end of the Scanner tool. Later kits use
an adaptor plug fitting into the top end of the scanner.
When charging the printer, it is most important that the inverter is NOT used, or damage to the trans-
former may be caused. Incorrect connection is possible only with the early type adaptor lead, with which extra
care should be exercised.
1. Reading data from vehicle
Data Link Connector (DLC)
(front of passenger footwell)
Scan tool
Printer
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