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Technical Reference
Member-uploaded diagrams & documents for this generation. AI-classified; community-verified where badged.
Schematics (6)
- Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Schematic - LM2917N VSS to 5V ECU InputThis document is a hand-annotated electronic schematic titled "Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit." It shows a frequency-to-voltage/speed signal conditioning circuit built around an LM 2917N IC powered from +12V. Supporting…
- Lotus Esprit Heater Hose Routing Diagram - Water Valve, Diverter & Recirc PumpThis document is a parts/hose-routing schematic for the heater and water valve plumbing on a Lotus Esprit (the word 'ESPRIT' appears at the bottom left). It is an exploded-view line drawing showing the heater…
- Lotus Esprit V8 Cylinder & Coil Pack Diagram with Compression Test ResultsThis document is a printed cylinder identification and coil pack wiring diagram for a V8 engine (viewed from the flywheel side), sourced from a LotusTalk forum attachment and printed 5/4/2018, heavily annotated with…
- Vehicle Speed Sensor Circuit Schematic - LM2917N VSS for Traction Control/EMSThis document is a screenshot of a Vehicle Speed Sensor (VSS) circuit schematic built around an LM 2917N frequency-to-voltage converter IC, intended for a wheel-speed / traction control application feeding an EMS…
- Acura Legend Engine & Transmission Cutaway Illustration and Transaxle PhotoThis document is not a traditional schematic or diagram with tabular data; it consists of two images. The upper image is a highly detailed technical cutaway illustration (watermarked 'KHiart.com' and credited…
- Lotus Esprit V8 Cylinder Numbering & Coil Pack Diagram with Compression NotesThis document is a printed V8 engine reference diagram (sourced from a lotustalk.com forum attachment) showing cylinder numbering and coil pack wiring layout, heavily annotated by hand with compression test results…
Wiring Diagrams (3)
- Lotus Esprit Fuel & Water Temp Sender Wiring Diagram - Low Fuel Warning CircuitThis document is an annotated excerpt of a factory-style wiring diagram covering the instrument gauge and sender circuits for a Lotus Esprit, uploaded as 'lotus sender circuit.jpg'. It traces three circuits from…
- VDO Electronic Speedometer Wiring Diagram - Inductive Sender & ECU Signal PinoutThis document is a two-part wiring diagram (labeled steps 2 and 3) showing how to wire an electronic speedometer, apparently a VDO-style gauge based on the uploader's filename. Diagram 2, titled 'Modified install'…
- VDO Programmable Speedometer Wiring Diagram D - Hall-Effect, Inductive, ECU PinsThis document is one page of the VDO Programmable Speedometer installation instructions (VDO part number 0 515 012 051, visible in the browser tab and PDF URL), showing "Diagram D: Proper wiring of the speedometer." It…
Manual Pages (3)
- Lotus Esprit Camshaft Journal & Cam Bearing Specs - Service Manual PageThis document is a scanned page (page 498 of 1899) from a Lotus Esprit service manual PDF, covering camshaft inspection and measurement procedures. Step 9 describes securing the cam pulley in a soft-jaw vice before…
- Lotus Esprit Connecting Rod, Piston Ring & Liner Specs - Manual PageThis scanned service manual page provides engine bottom-end inspection specifications and rebuild procedures. It covers piston ring checks, giving thickness ranges for the top ring (1.470-1.490 mm) and second ring…
- Lotus Esprit Crankshaft Journal & Crankpin Diameter Specs - Manual PageThis scanned service manual page covers crankshaft removal, inspection, and refitment procedures, uploaded in association with a 2000 Lotus Esprit. It notes that the main bearing caps are a tight fit in the crankcase…
Exploded Parts (1)
- Lotus Esprit HVAC Mode & Fresh Air Vacuum Solenoids/Actuators Exploded DiagramThis is an exploded parts diagram, apparently from a service/parts manual, showing components of a vehicle's HVAC (heater/ventilation) air distribution and vacuum control system. Handwritten-style annotations added by…
Blueprints (1)
- Lotus Esprit Custom Pulley Blueprint - Pulley 1 v3 Dimensioned CAD DrawingThis document is a single-sheet (Sheet 1/1, Size B) engineering drawing titled "Pulley 1 v3" under the project name "LOTUS PULLEY 1," drawn by Steve Brannigan on 1/15/2019. It provides dimensioned views of a slotted…
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