Took my Exige out yesterday knew the car was low on fuel from last trip out so straight to garage for fuel.
After about a mile noticed the car didnt feel the same power similar to my 0.9 litre Dacia Logan ! . when upto temperature i gave it a little more spirited driving off the next roundabout and noticed the car took an age in second to accelerate upto even 40mph . No warning lights on dash and car is running at correct temp.
As such, abandoned my trip to the gym and headed for the nearest 70mph dual carriageway, attempted to put my foot down in 3rd and the car hesitated at 3500-4000 revs follwed by the rev limiter cutting in at this stage all 3 red gear shift lights coming on left to right from 3500 revs, weird I am thinking at this stage , still no warning lights but clearly the car feels like its in some sort of limp mode.
Parked the car up , spoke to Lotus customer services who I dont think seen this issue before but advised I get it to nearest dealer for diagnostics, however they stated unsure what will flag up as no warning lights on.
I then spoke to nearest dealer who advised I go to a different garage and fill tank. I normally only 1/3-1/2 fill unless long journey planned. Jumped in car set off for garage and it became apparent that it appeared back to normal, pulling revs and seemed happy touring and sport mode. I still went to garage put another £30 in the car and yet again it drove away fine !
Any thoughts on this folks ? dodgy fuel ? has the S3 got a limp mode feature ? was this linked to low fuel ?
Car is 66 plate , 3,600 miles covered , thanks
