I have a remote controlled one (battery brain I think), which can also auto disconnect if the brain voltage gets too low.
Bad luck, Ben, perhaps you need a buzzer across the ignition lamp like a lamps-on warning. Most people don’t leave the keys in the ignition.
On the type 26 you can fit an isolator next to the battery ground just behind the LH seat, but you still have to remember to take it out. Am I right in believing the battery is behind the LH seat in LH drive (26) cars and the power cable goes down that side of the car too?
I’ve been leaving the key in more from being lazy than anything else, confident that since my wife’s 3800-pound car is in the way, nobody would be able to steal the Plus 2. Not that they’d get very far most of the time lately anyway, what with the various maladies that I’ve been sorting. That and the number of people here is USA who can drive with a clutch is dwindling!
The main battery cable isn’t within driver’s reach in this car as it runs along the floor on the right side over by the outside wall, but if I really wanted to I could divert it to be closer.
Install an electric fuel pump. You’ll never leave the keys in the on position ever again.
Also, even if a prospective thief could drive a manual, good luck knowing the proper riverdance required to start an Elan.
This car actually starts quite easily as long as you pull the choke first.
The most complicated starting-rituals I’ve ever experienced were in the airplanes I flew back when I was trying to be a pilot. They were all Piper PA-28s but each had its own unique preference for what passes and incantations would make it fire. One liked three pumps of the primer, mixture at half, throttle at full, another liked five pumps and everything full, etc., and even then there was a certain amount of luck involved.
But any car-thief in our garage would most likely just rather take my wife’s car, as it’s a rather smart-looking Dodge Challenger with some nice options. 
" good luck knowing the proper riverdance required to start an Elan."
Some strange Elans out there! I turn the key holding the throttle steady about a third down - no choke as it has not got one connected - and away we go. A bit of farting and so on as it starts but that’s it. 
Size matters!!
‘Some strange Elans out there! I turn the key holding the throttle steady about a third down - no choke as it has not got one connected - and away we go. A bit of farting and so on as it starts but that’s it’
Maybe when the virus is out of the way, you should consider consulting a Dr about that. You will be shitting yourself next.
Leslie
Dear Leslie - it releases the tension dontcha know!! 
I meant most don’t know how to start a carb’d vehicle. Mine is 3-4 throttle pumps if it’s above 50F, turn, and when she catches give a dab of throttle; if it’s colder, make it 6-7 pumps. If it’s below 32 degrees F, I use a little choke.
So a few pages back, my driver’s side window stopped going down, only up. I never got around to fixing it. Had let the car sit about a month due to weather and started it up. The window is working again. My only thought was I let it sit out overnight in the rain at the shop in August and moisture may have been the issue? Any guesses?
It’s a British sports car with Lucas electrical systems. Sometimes things work and sometimes they don’t. All part of the adventure.
Not rocket science: mossmotoring.com/lucas-wirin … -approach/
Hi USA64
Thanks for that. I did not understand the reason for the colours before. I have printed that off and filed it in Electrical It will be useful.
Eric in Burnley
1967 S3SE DHC
Well done USA64 i.ve worked on cars from the early 70,s from mini,s to E type,s and this is the first time i,ve seen this info i followed the links and the technical service manual is invaluable for anyone trying to understand classic car wiring.
Lucas Wiring: The Drinking Game.
I looked for parts to complete a ELAN +2 which I bought as a new project. This after completing a technical restoration on the Elan S4 which I bought from Cor Beijersbergen 3 years ago.
Now preparing to get the JPS to my home and finding out what should be done first.
The JPS had the license plate SKL 656M but was never registered in the Netherlands. Fortunately the bodyshell is ok, I haven’t got the original engine with it but an engine rebuild by VEGANTUNE, it has no LOTUS engine number on the block. I wasn’t able to track down this company, perhaps it isn’t existing anymore. It came with a galvanised chassis but it has some signs of rust here and there. I am planning to take the body of to make a thorough assessment on the chassis status.
It came with a T9 gearbox but it has to be converted to fit the JPS, tried to get in contact with Alan Voigt to get a DIY set to do the conversion myself. Until now without succes. A pity he doesn’t communicate by mail.
I recently bought a set of beige seats that came from a MGT, I need to see whether the carpet set is complete.
The old dashboard has seen better days, I am planning to make a new one myself.
I found out that EBAY looks to be a place to find and get parts, until now I have been buying at SJ sportscars, I am very satisfied with the deliveries until now.
Being new on the +2 I would appreciate some advise were to look at/for?
Had an English car moment last night. Found a NOS Ford Zephyr rearview mirror on eBay, 5 minute replacement, right? I spent 20 minutes cursing as the main mounting screw refused to reach the hole. I kept pulling the thing down, comparing it to the old unit, and they looked identical so it has to fit, right? Well I finally compared the casting of the screw hole and my NOS unit had some extra metal casting material in the hole that added a few millimeters of surface area, preventing the stupid screw from reaching the ceiling.
I swapped frames and finally, my rear view mirror is no longer sagging under load! Looks better too. Much ado about 3 screws.
Feeling more and more confident about Yelotus’ roadworthyness, I decided to test it with a couple of hours of running errands. Went to the hardware shop, druggist shop, post office, through a bunch of creeping stop-n-crawl by the mall, another hardware shop, more stop-n-crawl, the liquor shop, and the grocer. All systems seem to have behaved and stayed within tolerances. A couple of guys at the second hardware shop asked enthusiastic questions (it seemed to make one guy’s week, he was so enthused!). And at the liquor shop I got to park next to another fine old classic!
Looking good, Veg!