[DML] Re: electrical problem

["DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxx>]

Steven,
If you haven't done so yet unplug the door lock module (red wire to circuit
breaker) power feed now ! 
The factory installed door lock module has a strange habit of activating
itself whenever it feels like. When it does relays inside the module will
cause the lock solenoids to "hold in". This condition will cause the lock
solenoids to overheat. Continuous voltage on the solenoids will burn up
their coils and will cause the door lock circuit breaker to open and close.
This high current drain will eventually drain the battery. In some cases
this condition can cause the lock solenoids to hold in the locked position
preventing one from exiting or entering the car.
If you want to return the central lock system to full operation without any
further damage you will have to replace any defective solenoids and
purchase the Lockzilla from PJ Grady.

DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>

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> From: Steven Marx <birdstrike@xxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Re: electrical problem
> Date: Wednesday, September 01, 1999 1:53 AM
> 
> Thanks for the advise Erick... I wish that was the problem. My battery
is 
> discharging from one of the hot battery lines. I've narrowed it down to 
> something forward of the firewall, but the source still has me miffed. 
> Unplugging the door buzzer stopped the noise but not the bat. draw. Do I

> have two separate problems?? I thought it might be that one of the door 
> locks is trying to constantly lock/ unlock. Could this be??? Advice
from 
> anyone on this subject would be greatly appreciated. Thanks
> 
> 
> >From: E Grauff <datamonk@xxxx>
> >Reply-To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> >Subject: [DML] Re: electrical problem
> >Date: Tue, 31 Aug 1999 15:45:54 -0700 (PDT)
> >
> >On mine, the ignition lock itself gets stuck pushed in about 1/8th of an
> >inch (even though the key is removed) - if push it with my pinky it pops
> >out and the noise stops.
> >Don't know if it's applicable to you, but something to look at.
> >-Eric
> >
> >On Tue, 31 Aug 1999 birdstrike@xxxx wrote:
> >
> > > The "key in the ignition w/ door open" buzzer stays on all the time,
> > > just a little bit, barely audible. This continues when the car is
shut
> > > down and the key removed causing the battery to lose charge
overnight.
> > > Is it a bad relay?? which one?? Please help I need to fix it up to
> > > sell and don't want to pass on any problems.
> > >
> > >
> > >
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