pixelmix Posted April 19 Report Share Posted April 19 I cannot open my Evora boot from either key. I've tried all possible button presses and combinations - 2 or 4 presses, doors locked or unlocked, handbrake on or off, but still nothing. The lower button on the fobs does work (I can set off the alarm if I hold it) so it is not simply a key issue. The middle button unlocks both doors simultaneously (not just the drivers door only on first press as the manual suggests) which makes me wonder if there is a setting somewhere that can change how the keys operate? Unfortunately my ODB reader which lets my tinker with these things on my VW does nothing particularly useful on the Evora. Thankfully I can open it from the dashboard button (which is what I think the previous owner did), but it gets a bit wearing having to turn the ignition on to open the boot. Any hints?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exeterjeep Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 5 hours ago, pixelmix said: The middle button unlocks both doors simultaneously (not just the drivers door only on first press as the manual suggests) which makes me wonder if there is a setting somewhere that can change how the keys operate? Unfortunately my ODB reader Found this in one of the owners handbooks..... Note: Your dealer, by request, can configure the system to unlock only the driver’s door on the first button press, and the passenger’s door after a second press. Which suggests that the setting can be changed. The generic ODB readers will get access to the basic engine codes, settings like the above will be by lotus techcentre. Does not explain about the tailgate though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixelmix Posted April 20 Author Report Share Posted April 20 Thanks. One step forward! I'm not too fussed about the passenger door opening setting, but if that can be tweaked, perhaps there is a related setting for the boot. 🤔 Unless there is another solution, I'll get it looked at when next being serviced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r3nault Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 So when you press (twice) the boot button, you don't hear the latch opening? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixelmix Posted April 20 Author Report Share Posted April 20 Not a peep. It works fine from the dash button - you can hear an audible clunk and I can then lift the boot lid, but nothing at all from either key, with or without the ignition switch on. I just tried it with the ignition switch on too to see if that made any difference, but still nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r3nault Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Ah, sorry, not something I've experienced then! In fact, I don't even have the interior button so you're one up on me... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bibs Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 I'm pretty sure the interior button is quirky enough, needs the key in position II and handbrake on to work. 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...
pixelmix Posted April 20 Author Report Share Posted April 20 Having read about the handbrake requirement, I did think it was odd that my car doesn't care if the handbrake is on or off to use the interior button. Clearly wired by a different electrician! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mg4lotus Posted April 20 Report Share Posted April 20 Sounds like it may have been modified? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinney Posted April 21 Report Share Posted April 21 Nope, mine doesn’t need the handbrake on or the key in the ignition either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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