hkp 0 Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 Hi folks, I collected my new to me 2016 Evora 400 last week and have been informed by my other half who I was following in the car that the Daytime Running Lights aren't working! I have checked and replaced the 3A fuse in the footwell, but still no cigar Are there any common known issues with the DRLs or module? Thanks, Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bruss 536 Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 Do DLR's light up on the rear? They used to be front only on many cars.   Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CocoPops 827 Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 Think @Bruss is correct. Fronts only. Quote Currently Owned: 2018 Lotus Elise Sport 220 in Metallic Blue, Alcantara Pack, Forged Wheels, 2piece brakes, AirCon, Hard/Soft Tops, Red Calipers, Stereo, Interior Colour Pack, NVH Pack, Carpets, Mats. Previously Owned: 2016 Lotus Evora 400 'Hethel Edition' in Essex Blue, Red Leather, Red Calipers, Silver Forged Wheels Previously Owned: 2010 Lotus Evora NA in Solar Yellow, Sports Pack, Tech Pack, "Heritage Edition" Recaro Seats Follow my Lotus journey here: http://www.FaceBook.com/HandmadeInHethel Link to post Share on other sites
hkp 0 Posted December 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 Yep, Â my front DRLs are not working... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bruss 536 Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 Ah. Â Â Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 5,703 Posted December 8, 2018 Gold FFM Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 He gave a clue that it was the fronts in his OP "have been informed by my other half who I was following in the car"  Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate.  Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies!   The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts!  Link to post Share on other sites
Bruss 536 Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 16 minutes ago, C8RKH said: He gave a clue that it was the fronts in his OP "have been informed by my other half who I was following in the car" Â Indeed. I need to learn to read and consider. #toobliddy_helpful 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkp 0 Posted December 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 Â Probably wasn't the best turn of phrase.. "I was informed by the missus, when I was up her rear trying to overtake her, that I virtually blended into the Cambridgeshire morning...." So... any ideas why neither of my DRLs work?? Sidelights and headlights work OK. Â Can they be switched off somehow? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bruss 536 Posted December 8, 2018 Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 There is a way, but its not a 'switch' as such. Disconnecting a link on one of the connectors comes to mind. ( S1 here) It may be possible for Lotus to switch them off in the ecu, but I don't see why they would. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkp 0 Posted December 8, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 8, 2018 I suspect a faulty module It was serviced two weeks ago by the previous owner at a Lotus dealer - I wonder if that was something to do with it? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Julian73 151 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 7 hours ago, Bruss said: There is a way, but its not a 'switch' as such. Disconnecting a link on one of the connectors comes to mind. ( S1 here) It may be possible for Lotus to switch them off in the ecu, but I don't see why they would. S1 DRL's was a wiring patch hack job.  S2 cars have true DRL's that don't dim the dash lights as if the headlights are on.  They are controlled by a programable lighting module. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dalepearson 80 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Just incase its the obvious issue. The DRLs turn OFF when the headlights are on. DRLs only operate with no lights and sidelights only. Just incase your looking for them to work when not. Quote .:: Lotus Evora 400 - Red ::.. | ..:: Tesla Model S - Midnight Silver | Renault Twizy - Brilliant Black ::.. Link to post Share on other sites
hkp 0 Posted December 9, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 Nope, nothing on at all when the light switch is on ‘O’ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bruss 536 Posted December 9, 2018 Report Share Posted December 9, 2018 9 hours ago, Julian73 said: S1 DRL's was a wiring patch hack job.  S2 cars have true DRL's that don't dim the dash lights as if the headlights are on.  They are controlled by a programable lighting module. but they do keep working (so far)   Quote Link to post Share on other sites
hkp 0 Posted December 10, 2018 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Update - I have taken it into my Lotus Dealer for investigation. They suggest it will probably need two new lights. £1000 worth of parts! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hangar 111 295 Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 34 minutes ago, hkp said: Update - I have taken it into my Lotus Dealer for investigation. They suggest it will probably need two new lights. £1000 worth of parts! If there is power on both sides of the fuse, it is likely to be the DRL module. Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mik 373 Posted December 10, 2018 Report Share Posted December 10, 2018 Both lights failing sounds more than a little unlikely..... Did you buy it privately? If not - warranty job? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lotus muncher 16 Posted December 11, 2018 Report Share Posted December 11, 2018 Drl module will be at fault... have replaced a few.. Not heard of the actual lights being faulty. Check for water in the module connector-located in the passenger footwell where the fusebox is located. Can only buy as a kit now..£406.36 https://www.deroure.com/partinfo.asp?MAK=1&MDL=47&TBL=6868&SMA=0&SMO=0&ST=&SC=0&PBID=402063 FYI warranty is 3yrs from the date of registration. 1 Quote Yorkshire's only Main dealer Lotus technician. Link to post Share on other sites
Gold FFM C8RKH 5,703 Posted September 16 Gold FFM Report Share Posted September 16 Noticed last night when I put my car in the garage the DRL's were not working! So, checked back on pictures from April 2019 that someone else took as I was driving past. Looks like they were not working then so not picked up at the services my car has had either. Must get it checked as a warranty item....  Quote Alcohol. Sex. Tobacco. Drugs. Chocolate.  Meh! NOTHING in this world is as addictive as an Evora +0. It's not for babies!   The first guy to ride a bull for fun, was a true hero. The second man to follow him was truly nuts!  Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post Hangar 111 295 Posted September 16 Popular Post Report Share Posted September 16 Check the fuse first! (Fuse C35 3A middle of the bottom row?) Dave 3 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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