[DML] Re: Pass door lock malfunction

[tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx]

Dani - The adjustments in the shop manual are all about making sure 
that this wiper switch (as it is called) is in the correct position 
depending on whether the locks are "on" or "off".  Secondarily, the 
adjustments take out all freeplay and slack in the system so that 
everything moves crisply.  I found on Winged1 that the pivot point 
for the lock bellcrank (that holds the wiper switch) was worn, 
letting the bellcrank flop around quiite a bit.  I tightened up the 
rivet by carefully driving it with a hammer to make it pivot 
properly, and then cleaned the contact surfaces (both the copper 
pins imbedded in the plastic, and the thin copper sheaves that move) 
with emery cloth and degreaser.  The best thing is to get the 
manual, and follow the instructions to the letter.  After that is 
done, you can then debug the rest of the locking system.

Toby Peterson  VIN 2248 "Winged1"
DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC
www.delorean-parts.com


--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dani B" <5n-@xxxx> wrote:
It seems that when you move the lock switch, there's a
> contact plate that rubs over 2 of the contacts pending if the lock 
is in the locked position or unlocked position...  My thoughts were 
perhaps these parts weren't making a complete contact and tripping 
the locks back to locked-and perhaps when I try to unlock it will 
not unlock because the plate doesn't make contact with the ones in 
the plastic piece. I can bend the rod to make it contact better, or 
even unscrew the switch and move the switch. Well the switch is 
moved all the way down so I can't move it anymore to help those 
contacts out. Also I didn't find that "U" shaped piece you were 
describing-where abouts is this? I figured I would see if the 
contacts could be a problem before I start bending stuff  




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