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Service bulletin TSB_2020_03

A bulletin is a manufacturer's communication to its dealers, as NHTSA indexes it. The summary is NHTSA's. The document is the manufacturer's: read it at NHTSA. A bulletin is not a recall, and listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned.

The communication, as NHTSA indexes it (as of 2026-10-19)
TypeService bulletin
NHTSA id10180671
Published by NHTSA2020-10-05
Manufacturer's numberTSB_2020_03
Manufacturer's date2020-09-30
NHTSA componentEQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER; EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

NHTSA's summary

Air conditioning compressors failing due to oil starvation. TSB reminds dealers of correct replacement and running-in procedures.

The document

The document is the manufacturer's. This site does not hold it. NHTSA files a document at one of these two addresses; we have not asked NHTSA which.

Components

Equipment and accessories, Heating and air conditioning

Vehicles listed
LOTUS ECLAT
LOTUS ELAN
LOTUS ELISE2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
LOTUS ELITE
LOTUS ESPRIT
LOTUS ESPRIT1997
LOTUS ESPRIT1998 to 2000
LOTUS ESPRIT2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
LOTUS EUROPA2008
LOTUS EVORA2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
LOTUS EXIGE2005 to 2007
LOTUS EXIGE2008
LOTUS EXIGE2009
LOTUS EXIGE2010, 2011
LOTUS EXIGE S2007
LOTUS EXIGE S2008 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it)
LOTUS EXIGE S2009

Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.

Recalls for the same vehicles and component
13V2160002013-05-21. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
04V0010002004-01-05. EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.

Other bulletins for the same vehicles and component
sb_2022_01_Lotus2022-03-01. Service bulletin. When using Bluetooth, the data rate between the Lotus 20/20 diagnostic laptop and the VCI (Vehicle Communication Interface) module, is not fast enough to support functions that require large data bandwidth (live data logging, ECU / TCU Flash Programming etc.).
sb_2020_012020-06-01. Service bulletin. Any unauthorised modifications, including fitment of non-approved after-market air filter resulting in generation of diagnostic trouble codes (DTC’s) P0101 & P1109. We have had several instances where DTC’s P0101 & P1109 had been set and the car recovered into the dealer, only for them to find that the original equipment engine air intake filter had been substituted for a non-approved after-market type (applicable to both dry and oil coated types).
sb-2019-032019-03-18. Service bulletin. Inoperative Bluetooth functionality of an Evora 400 head unit microphone
2016-062018-07-23. Service bulletin. Recommendation of revision to manual brake bleeding procedure on any Elise models fitted with a brake servo unit. Whilst performing a brake fluid bleeding procedure, it is possible that the brake pedal may not fully return to its released/uppermost position (when being fully actuated as part of the manual bleeding routine) due to vacuum stored within the brake servo unit.
2015-082018-07-23. Service bulletin. Retrofitment of the latest level CDL (Central Door Locking) actuator to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the CDL actuator assembly, part number B116M6039F is no longer available. This actuator was fitted into each door of any Toyota powertrain Elise and 4/6 cylinder Exiges from start of production up to '15MY VIN F_ _11652 equipped with central locking.
2014-112018-07-23. Service bulletin. Confirmation of updates to the Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC) sections of the Technical Service Notes concerning the necessary procedures required to ensure that that the air conditioning compressor is correctly ?run in? after any major HVAC repairs/replacements have been carried out.
2014-082018-07-23. Service bulletin. Clarification of air conditioning compressor ?Running-In? Procedure. Insufficient lubrication will result in compressor failure due to seizure, reducing air conditioning performance and also generate diagnostic trouble codes.
2014-022018-07-23. Service bulletin. Retrofitment of the latest level windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly to earlier models if required. Due to parts obsolescence the windscreen washer bottle/pump assembly fitted to all Toyota power train Elise and 4-cylinder Exige from start of production (part number A116M0039F) is no longer available.
2013-182018-07-23. Service bulletin. To confirm the compatibility of service level instrument packs available for all Federal Elise and Exige variants from ?08MY to present date by model year and powertrain as well as a special care point to be taken whilst fitting an Aftersales replacement instrument pack.
2012-182018-07-23. Service bulletin. Because of CARB legislation requirements, the most recent version updates of Lotus Techcentre have changed the fault code look up screen to describe the fault type by one of 3 terms.