Registered Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 Has anyone been successful in sourcing mark 1 Evora door latches (passenger side)? They have been on backorder for years. Still haven't been able to unlock or lock my door with the key fob in years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bravo73 Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 End of the month, apparently: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markindevon Posted February 17, 2022 Report Share Posted February 17, 2022 I asked Hendy’s today but they don’t yet have an eta… we’ll have to hope the factory were telling Bibs the truth when they said it would be the end of Feb… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Registered Posted March 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 Still no latches to be seen anywhere. Anyone heard any updates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 On 17/02/2022 at 23:20, Markindevon said: when they said it would be the end of Feb… year? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markindevon Posted March 30, 2022 Report Share Posted March 30, 2022 Yes! It does feel that way… @Bibs, did you ever hear anything more from the factory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 Still supplier issues I'm afraid. I'm not an apologist but this is down to them, not Lotus as I understand it and we've a little bit more waiting. I am on the case and chasing on a regular basis for you. 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...
Gold FFM windymiller Posted March 31, 2022 Gold FFM Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 usa got them lol https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/223999311053?hash=item3427663ccd:g:lfQAAOSwkARd0xzo im sure es motorsport had a whole evora front end in not so long ago so dont know if they would have the latches second hand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011 Chrome Orange Posted March 31, 2022 Report Share Posted March 31, 2022 ^ You might want to check with that ebay seller before you just click to buy. They claimed they had them in stock last year and later admitted they had none. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold FFM a7esk Posted April 6, 2022 Gold FFM Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 On 17/02/2022 at 22:35, Registered said: Has anyone been successful in sourcing mark 1 Evora door latches (passenger side)? They have been on backorder for years. Still haven't been able to unlock or lock my door with the key fob in years. Does the Evora 400 door latch work on earlier Evora will not have the pin part but it’s cost wish £52 as it’s plastic not metal just asking the question have got both a faulty S1 from years back and a new one for a 400 are have a look see if the part connector is the same . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011 Chrome Orange Posted April 6, 2022 Report Share Posted April 6, 2022 ^ I believe the mounting holes to bolt the 400 latch into the door are in a different orientation than the S1 latches. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Relic222 Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 Hi @Registered, I'm pleased to say I had my replacement door latch fitted today, so can finally lock my car! Fingers crossed you manage to source one soon. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 @Markindevon hope Hendy get theirs for you car shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markindevon Posted June 9, 2022 Report Share Posted June 9, 2022 Thanks @exeterjeep, booked in in a couple of weeks… hopefully they will have the part by then! Don’t suppose you are heading out to the Bearslake Inn tonight? (LDC / club Lotus evening out) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted June 10, 2022 Report Share Posted June 10, 2022 Might try to make it the motor museum in a couple of weeks. Probably just to have a look round it. @Markindevon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IranB Posted July 4, 2022 Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 Having just joined the forum, am wondering if anyone has: 1. Update on availability of LH latch mechanism for 2010 Evora - this thread 2. Any insight into how I can override the microswitch to unlock the LHS door now. Current status on #2: Door would not unlock using either internal or external handle. Went through the process of cutting off the bolts retaining the striker door latch and managed to open the door. When this was done, the door latch mechanism began working again. Applied WD40 and tested locking etc - all seemed fine. Stupid me then put everything back together again. Door locking worked fine for approx. 1 week and then back to remaining locked and both handles not working. Before I go back to cutting the bolts out again, does anyone know if I can fool the microswitch by removing fuses that link to the microswitch circuit. I have tried removing fuse C3 for the alarm which deactivated the central locking but no joy on getting the door to open. Wondering if perhaps need to take out more than 1 fuse? Once I do have the door open, I seem to recall a thread stating that you can disconnect the microswitch wiring which allows the door to be locked using the key but will allow it to open and close. Impacts other circuits e.g central unlocking. This is what makes me wonder if I can mimic this by removing a/several fuses to get the door open in the first place. Thanks in advance - all advice very welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted July 4, 2022 Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 there is also some stuff about the door lock availability here. https://www.thelotusforums.com/forums/topic/113799-evora-door-latch-needed/?&page=4#comments Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markindevon Posted July 4, 2022 Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 2 hours ago, IranB said: 1. Update on availability of LH latch mechanism for 2010 Evora - this thread Hi @IranB, I can't help on your item 2 as mine didn't fail in this way and I can still open and close the door with the handles, lock with the key etc.... However on the availability question.... some have been lucky enough to obtain parts recently as Lotus have commissioned a batch... but they don't seem to have ordered enough, or haven't resourced the build of the complete latch sets, or there are supply chain issues, or.... or.... Bottom line is that despite being told that latches would be available several weeks ago, my dealer is now being told that it will be another couple of months for LHS latches to become available (apparently they have a few RHS in stock, or did a week or so back when @Bibs was kind enough to ask what the F*%£ was going on at the factory!) I think I removed fuse C12 (3A) to stop my battery draining from the interior lights being on, which resulted in the car thinking that both doors are permanently open... but I can still manually lock them and the battery doesn't now drain so it's still very usable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IranB Posted July 4, 2022 Report Share Posted July 4, 2022 Thanks Mark. Will note the C12 fuse removal when I get the door open as would prefer to have an operational door than worry about the courtesy light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markindevon Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 well, well, well... Christmas has come early for my car as the LH door latch kit has arrived at Hendy in Exeter... not sure whether I or the service manager was the most surprised! Thanks to @Bibs for chasing the factory (many times)... looking forwards to being able to lock my car with the fob and have interior lighting again in a couple of weeks 🙂 For anyone still waiting, it might be worth checking the parts system to see if they are listed now? Cheers... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 20 minutes ago, Markindevon said: again in a couple of weeks Hopefully they can get things organised to do it sooner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markindevon Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 they are busy, I have work stuff and I think their tech isn't there every day at the moment... It will be Dec 9th if nothing gets in the way - I must drop Lloyd a note to see if they are booked up for Emira test drives on that date! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted November 24, 2022 Report Share Posted November 24, 2022 11 minutes ago, Markindevon said: Lloyd a note to see if they are booked up for Emira test drives on that date! When I was there the other day Lloyd's new lady was doing a test drive with a customer who has an Emira on order. The new chap Elliot is supposed to be their Emira man.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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