[DML] Re: Battery is going dead...

["Richard" <dmc_driver@xxxxxxxx>]

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Adam Lee" <delorean852003@xxxx> wrote:
> I am new to the mailing list. I purchased my 2nd DeLorean about a 
> month ago. It is VIN #1913. When I got the car and it would have no 
> problem starting up everytime. In the past week it seems like my 
> battery is draining for some strange reason. I jump it and it fires 
> right up. THe battery is good. I do not know about the alternator. 
> When it runs for a while and I kill it, it will start right back up. 
> Its the overnight sitting that is the problem. I would really like 
> some advice if anyone can give me a "hey try this out" first before 
> I have something done (i.e. have the alternator rebuilt) And one 
> more question..why do DeLoreans "surge" in RPMs when it is cold? 
> FYI. I sold my first Delorean about 4 years ago (6906). So I do not 
> own two.
> 
> 
> Thanks for your help,
> Adam Lee
> VIN #1913

Hello Adam, and welcome to the DML...

Your problem could be that the lights in the doors are staying on even
with the doors closed.  The plunger thingy that controls the lights
may not be pushed in far enough when the doors are closed.  A common
problem with these cars it seems.  Also the glove box light could be
on all the time too.  Will kill a battery if left long enough.

Richard
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