Lotus Elan and Lotus Elan Plus 2 Forums

Posted: **Sat Aug 14, 1999 9:29 pm**

David Croft wrote:

Andres is correct. The switch is located on top between the
Cover and the Bell Housing. It is in line with the
Reverse Shift Rail (the rod inside the trans. case) and is
actuated by it. Not all transmissions came with the switch.
The P.O. installed a close ratio (2.51:1 1st gear) trans.
which did not have the switch and left the wires loose.
During the great rebuild of '95 I drilled and taped the case
for a stock switch which works perfectly.

Don Butler
45/9469

Posted: **Wed Aug 18, 1999 12:08 pm**

Small boring question...

Where is the switch that operates the reversing lights situated, and how
do I access it?

Thanks in advance

David
71 Plus 2S

Posted: **Wed Aug 18, 1999 8:37 pm**

David,

The switch is on top of the gearbox. On a "baby" Elan, you can just reach
it from the engine compartment.

Regards,

Andres
Manila
45/8439

Posted: **Thu Aug 19, 1999 12:37 am**

David,

I think it is the tranny tailshaft. Look for the lead and unscrew the
unit. The lead is green if I remember righly.

Paul

David Croft wrote:

Posted: **Thu Aug 19, 1999 4:08 pm**

David Croft wrote:

Then I wrote:

But I forgot to check my clock. The battery on the mother board
needs replacing. Just in case you were wondering how I replied
before Dave sent!

Oops!
Don Butler