North America Emira Experiences

[JKP]

Mass Airflow Sensor

Thanks! I ordered an ODB scanner that arrives today, hoping I can find out what it is before having to take it to the dealer. Good news is that I'm only a few miles from the dealer. Can't imagine having to truck this thing hundreds of miles like others are having to do.

 

[trackday14]

Thanks! I ordered an ODB scanner that arrives today, hoping I can find out what it is before having to take it to the dealer. Good news is that I'm only a few miles from the dealer. Can't imagine having to truck this thing hundreds of miles like others are having to do.

Yeah…I’m close to my dealer too. As for the OBD scanner, my dealer was not able to determine what the codes meant and had to escalate to Lotus Engineering. It took 2 weeks to hear back from Lotus Engineering…

 

[JKP]

Yeah…I’m close to my dealer too. As for the OBD scanner, my dealer was not able to determine what the codes meant and had to escalate to Lotus Engineering. It took 2 weeks to hear back from Lotus Engineering…

I called the dealer and they said that they have seen a few of these Check Engine Light issues already and if the car is running ok (which it is) that they have just had to reset it. Sounds like something that may have been caused by the software update that was applied as part of the PDI process. Fingers crossed.

 

[Cwolf]

My Emira had a Dynamics Control Module invalid data fault when I first got it. When I disconnected the battery for 30 minutes, it went away and has never come back (3 weeks). It currently shows an SOS battery fault that goes away after driving for about 20 minutes. Dealer told me to put the trickler on and that should do it. Apparently there is some separate small battery for the SOS function. I haven't done that yet. There is nothing about that fault that affects the car. I will update once I put the trickler on. So far, everything else has been good.

 

[trackday14]

My Emira had a Dynamics Control Module invalid data fault when I first got it. When I disconnected the battery for 30 minutes, it went away and has never come back (3 weeks). It currently shows an SOS battery fault that goes away after driving for about 20 minutes. Dealer told me to put the trickler on and that should do it. Apparently there is some separate small battery for the SOS function. I haven't done that yet. There is nothing about that fault that affects the car. I will update once I put the trickler on. So far, everything else has been good.

That is useful information…I have that same fault that showed up as soon as I picked up my car from service. It went away after driving for a while, but came back this morning. I’m guessing that they did not put it on a trickle charger while it sat waiting to be serviced over the last 3+ weeks.

 

[Go Kart]

Maybe we just purchase a brand new battery after delivery like someone else mentioned they did. As was said before, there is no telling how long these cars have been sitting in a lot, on a boat, in a factory, etc… those batteries in these cars are probably not in the best shape.

It might be a worthwhile headache saver if it helps prevent any weird electrical gremlins.

 

[Nova]

That's what I am thinking too.

 

[LuckysDad]

New battery is probably a really good idea.
Not sure about $800+ though

Antigravity T6/L2 Lithium Car Battery For Evora/Evora S/400/410/GT/Emira

A direct fit replacement lightweight battery for all 2009+ Evora's and 2022+ Emira! ONLY use a Lipo rated battery charger with these batteries or damage can occur. **We formerly offered the H6 group 48 size batteries for the Evora, it was reported that the H6 size was a snug/tight fit on some...

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[Go Kart]

New battery is probably a really good idea.
Not sure about $800+ though

Antigravity T6/L2 Lithium Car Battery For Evora/Evora S/400/410/GT/Emira

A direct fit replacement lightweight battery for all 2009+ Evora's and 2022+ Emira! ONLY use a Lipo rated battery charger with these batteries or damage can occur. **We formerly offered the H6 group 48 size batteries for the Evora, it was reported that the H6 size was a snug/tight fit on some...

www.gregsraceparts.com

The Emira in our garage won’t be winning races with a lightweight car battery that shaves a few pounds from the trunk…

I hate Costco, but…

 

[FlyNavy01]

A few hundred bucks more for a 10 year battery that fixes electrical gremlins, lowers risk of being stranded, and also removes 31 lbs from a rear weight biased car is well worth it to me. I already have mine, just waiting on the car to arrive.

 

[LuckysDad]

A few hundred bucks more for a 10 year battery that fixes electrical gremlins, lowers risk of being stranded, and also removes 31 lbs from a rear weight biased car is well worth it to me. I already have mine, just waiting on the car to arrive.

Fair points indeed

 

[FlyNavy01]

Fair points indeed

Then again maybe I just hate money... who knows lol

 

[LuckysDad]

What's the correct battery size for the Emira?
I'm assuming it's an AGM battery?

 

[FlyNavy01]

What's the correct battery size for the Emira?
I'm assuming it's an AGM battery?

Stock battery is H6 size, 70Ah AGM.
From the handbook:

A lithium equivalent capacity would be ~35Ah due to the difference in discharge curves. So the 40Ah battery GRP sells would provide more usable capacity than stock, double the cranking amps, and be about 70% lighter for those interested. The "re-start" function is huge for me. If the battery becomes fully depleted, it still saves enough in reserves for 1-3 engine starts, theoretically keeping you from ever needing a jump. Good insurance for me who plans to run a dash cam with parking mode.

 

[Go Kart]

Then again maybe I just hate money... who knows lol

This appears to be the case for you…

 

[EspritGuy]

Were they able to diagnose the check engine light issue? My car has the same issue, would be nice to be able to tell my dealer what it might be in case they can't figure it out quickly.

Earliest FE 1 vs later FE 2 models: I think I read somewhere this is sorted by the dealer doing the latest software updates.. hope for your sake.

 

[Cwolf]

A few hundred bucks more for a 10 year battery that fixes electrical gremlins, lowers risk of being stranded, and also removes 31 lbs from a rear weight biased car is well worth it to me. I already have mine, just waiting on the car to arrive.

That is useful information…I have that same fault that showed up as soon as I picked up my car from service. It went away after driving for a while, but came back this morning. I’m guessing that they did not put it on a trickle charger while it sat waiting to be serviced over the last 3+ weeks.

Honestly, I have no idea if the trickle charger will fix it, but we'll see.

 

[FlyNavy01]

This appears to be the case for you…

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Fair enough, but I'm in the camp of improving my car, just as I imagine most enthusiasts on here would be as well. Spending $100k+ on a sports car to immediately replace parts on it from the lowest bidder at Costco that may not fix anything and will likely still need replacing in 2 years or less does not makes sense for my use case.

 

[scc.131.fe]

Fair enough, but I'm in the camp of improving my car, just as I imagine most enthusiasts on here would be as well. Spending $100k+ on a sports car to immediately replace parts on it from the lowest bidder at Costco that may not fix anything and will likely still need replacing in 2 years or less does not makes sense for my use case.

WalMart platinum AGM batteries are made by the same top two suppliers you get behind the other name brands. 4 year warranty too. Working well in my Vantage and E39. Very well priced!

 

[Go Kart]

Fair enough, but I'm in the camp of improving my car, just as I imagine most enthusiasts on here would be as well. Spending $100k+ on a sports car to immediately replace parts on it from the lowest bidder at Costco that may not fix anything and will likely still need replacing in 2 years or less does not makes sense for my use case.

I’m gonna buy Toyota filters that cost a couple bucks. It’s going to do the job just fine. No need to buy a filter that costs $95 because it has a cool name attached to it and weighs 2 grams less imo… but hey, I must be cheap

4 “lowest bidder” Costco batteries wouldn’t equal $900, so I think replacing one in a few years wouldn’t be so bad. Your $900 has the same chance at fixing electrical issues as a less expensive battery. Either way I’d save almost $800 on a Costco battery (the shame ) to spend on Toyota filters.