Re: [DML] Warm start prob. - Not accumulator

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Brent,

You may have a defective time-temperature switch which is causing the cold
start injector to fire causing an over-rich condition. Simply unplug the
connector to the cold start valve and see if the car starts. Let me know the
results.

"We're here to help you"; See you in Cleveland!

DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
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----- Original Message -----
From: <beecher@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, June 05, 2000 2:26 AM
Subject: [DML] Warm start prob. - Not accumulator


> Hi Folks,
> I am now a proud owner of an 81 (~35,000 miles), and while I love
> to drive it, it has been stranding me lately. It starts fine when
> cold, but after I've been driving it a few miles, then turn it off
> and
> let it sit more than about two minutes, it won't start again. It
> turns
> over, but doesn't fire... it seems fuel starved. I have to let it
> sit
> for several hours before it is back in the mood to run. I read the
> archives, and was pleased to find that others had solved this problem
> by replacing the fuel accumulator, which I have now done. Then it
> stranded me again, doing exactly the same thing. My mechanic (very
> familiar with Ds, Haglin in Boulder, CO) says that the fuel line is
> holding pressure VERY well (better than usual, apparently), so he
> doesn't think there is any problem with the value in the fuel pump.
> He's pulled the injectors, and they all appear to be working fine.
> He's stumped, I'm stumped, I don't know what else to do. He's still
> looking at it, but I thought that if anyone had any suggestions, I
> would be pleased to hear them. Thanks to the contributors for a
> great
> list!
>
> Brent Beecher