Door Handle Failure

[kbhoz]

Went to open door and the driver door handle (AUS) had no spring resistance, Door handle remains in the position showed. Took it to the local Lotus chaps and there is a "service bulletin" recently issued for this problem. I have to manually push the handle in before closing door. Still awaiting parts from Lotus. Door still operates but its a little embarring when I forget to push it in as it looks like some fancy air brake.

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[T6061]

Air brakes! New feature!!

 

[virtualmacho]

trafficator

 

[Rayjoedef]

geez these cars....waiting for a body panel failure

 

[hugopanec]

Happened to me too, repaired with a new spring and everything is working fine

 

[BSC]

Omg this just happened to me today. Door still opens but you have to manually push back the handle into its place. SSC can rectify easily I hope

 

[kbhoz]

Omg this just happened to me today. Door still opens but you have to manually push back the handle into its place. SSC can rectify easily I hope

Yes - I am now in the habit of pushing the handle in every time i get in or out the car. What State are you in - NSW? I'm in Vic. I think my parts have arrived but it will be a few weeks before it gets sorted. Still a first world problem for me, I was told I am the first - but it is known by Lotus as a potential issue.

 

[BSC]

Yes - I am now in the habit of pushing the handle in every time i get in or out the car. What State are you in - NSW? I'm in Vic. I think my parts have arrived but it will be a few weeks before it gets sorted. Still a first world problem for me, I was told I am the first - but it is known by Lotus as a potential issue.

Hi Kev,
I’m in VIC. I think we have met twice already at SSC and at Otium club meet.
Spoke to Mark and I’m the second person with this issue and I also mentioned about you.
They are ordering the door handle from Sydney and need it painted before installing it but unfortunately their workshop is closed until 6th jan.
Hopefully they get the paint colour right

 

[MikeR]

Hi Kev,
I’m in VIC. I think we have met twice already at SSC and at Otium club meet.
Spoke to Mark and I’m the second person with this issue and I also mentioned about you.
They are ordering the door handle from Sydney and need it painted before installing it but unfortunately their workshop is closed until 6th jan.
Hopefully they get the paint colour right

No painting required on mine. The body-coloured handle is separate to the spring-loaded mechanism and gets transferred.

While-you-wait appointment, fixed in an hour.