Breeze Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 I wonder if anyone can give me an answer. My 2015 Evora S IPS has a very stiff change-up paddle on the steering wheel. It has now got to the point where its doesn’t work, it feels completely different to the other paddle which works fine, so I guess there’s something broken with the mechanism. Can the paddles and associated mechanism be replaced, or do you have to change the entire steering wheel. So far I have been unable to have any definitive response..so, help wanted please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM jep Posted February 4 Gold FFM Report Share Posted February 4 I'd chat to Hangar111 or a Lotus main dealer. Justin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted February 4 Report Share Posted February 4 Ta-da! Part number for the left one is B132M4027F and the right one is B132M4028F. I'd unscrew it and give it a good clean first 2 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky3 Posted February 5 Report Share Posted February 5 My 'up' paddle is also a bit stiff but not bad enough to change yet. Link below is to instructions from our US cousins. The full how-to includes taking off the steering wheel, but towards the end he says it might be possible to remove the switch without taking off the wheel. The paddles are held in with two screws through the rear of the wheel so with the right length screwdriver that might be possible. Have a look at the pics and let me know if you try it.. https://www.lotustalk.com/threads/diy-ips-paddle-shift-switch-replacement-guide.486608/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breeze Posted February 6 Author Report Share Posted February 6 Thanks Spanky.. That’s excellent. I’ll get on and order the required parts.. Anyone recommendations for the best place to get the parts from? On 04/02/2022 at 19:41, Bibs said: Ta-da! Part number for the left one is B132M4027F and the right one is B132M4028F. I'd unscrew it and give it a good clean first OK, So next question. Any recommendations please for the best place to buy the parts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimH Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 https://www.bellandcolvill.co.uk/deroure?qs=1&partsearch=B132M4027F&searchparts=1 https://www.bellandcolvill.co.uk/deroure?qs=1&partsearch=B132M4028F&searchparts=1 As long as there are no Brexit-related issues/charges involved in shipping to the EU..... 🙄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 But if you follow the link to the actual part is says not available?? Table Number: 17_04 Position: 01 Part Number: B132M4027F Description: Switch Paddle, downshift LH Notes: Qty on Car: 1 Price (each)134.75 £134.75 Condition: New Stock: Factory Order This part is no longer available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimH Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Well that's not good - considering they're common to all IPS and 4xx auto cars from the start of production to date..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 Same answer for the other side. Looking on the lotus parts web site - which seems only available for the US customers, I was led to believe that if this site lists it then it may be still available? https://parts.lotuscars.com/p/Lotus__/SWITCH-PADDLE-UPSHIFT-RH/62889216/B132M4028F.html Maybe the parts are on back order and Lotus will re-source the manufacturer (like they are doing for Evora door lock problems (- see another thread..) As there are auto Evoras still under warranty. Think there is a new one still listed. Bibs has access to the factory stock levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted February 6 Report Share Posted February 6 I'm at the factory tomorrow with aftersales, I'll ask when I'm there 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Both parts are available on a when they're gone, they're gone basis and there's currently plenty in stock at Lotus. I can source these no problem if anyone wants them, pop me a PM and I'll sort the details. Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markindevon Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Could you ask about the S1 door latches with the microswitch issue while you are there please? They had said end Jan/early Feb but the latest feedback was 'further delays'... Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Due in at the end of the month. No news on why they were delayed or numbers expected but it looks all good for the delivery at present. I should get notified when they arrive. Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markindevon Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 32 minutes ago, Bibs said: Due in at the end of the month. No news on why they were delayed or numbers expected but it looks all good for the delivery at present. I should get notified when they arrive. End of February 2022? 🙂 That would be great and I'll pop that info across to the other thread - thanks very much! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted February 7 Report Share Posted February 7 Yup 👍 1 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted February 8 Report Share Posted February 8 Left Hand - B132M4027F Right Hand - B132M4028F 2 Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky3 Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 Thread resurrection and a question for @Breeze and anyone else that's attempted this. Was it possible to replace the switch without removing the steering wheel? My left switch gave up today - It's become slightly wobbly and is sticking on preventing me from manually shifting. £135 quid a side is more than a little pricey for what they are but I'm inclined to change both while I'm at it. Bibbs, I'll drop you a line to see if you can sort these for me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 Happy to help. I'm putting in a parts order at the factory tomorrow Quote 88 Esprit NA, 89 Esprit Turbo SE, Evora, Evora S, Evora IPS, Evora S IPS, Evora S IPS SR, Evora 400, Elise S1, Elise S1 111s, Evora GT410 Sport Evora NA For forum issues, please contact the Moderators. I will aim to respond to emails/PM's Mon-Fri 9-6 GMT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spanky3 Posted May 22 Report Share Posted May 22 Thanks Bibbs. Straight after posting I decided to have a quick look and yes, the IPS switches can be removed in about 3 minutes without taking the airbag and wheel off: 1) Turn the steering wheel so the switch is at 12 o'clock 2) Adjust wheel rake to move the wheel up 3) Remove the two screws on the back side of the wheel using a stubby #2 posidrive screwdriver 4) Withdraw switch and disconnect the plug by depressing the catch on it. Good new over, the switch plastic casing is broken. The paddle is cast metal but the switch body is brittle cheap plastic. Pics below show the side that's broken and what it should look like. Not great for £137 really. There's a thread on Lotustalk where someone repaired the same fault with a metal bracket. I'll have a proper look tomorrow but will most likely have to replace it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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