Re: [DML] Electrical problems, any ideas?

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

 Q:
> -AC Vent fan doesn't operate consistently, it works fine for a short
> while and then cuts in and out intermitedly.

A:
Replace the blower circuit breaker in your electrical compartment.

> Q:
> -If I put a intermittent in the front right turn signal, the turn signal
> causes the interior instrument lights to blink in addition to not
> working at all when the headlights are turned on (it just stay's on).
> This is currently "fixed" by removing the front turn signal bulb.

A:
The front directional bulb socket contacts suffer from corrosion due to
their
"close to the ground" location. This distortion of the socket causes a short
circuit. Try spraying some WD-40 into the socket, if this does not work you
may need to replace the entire socket. Be sure you are using the correct
bulb.

Q:
> The rear-defroster light is always on, it used to be always off.
> I'm not really sure how the rear-defroster works on a Delorean; I
> can't find a switch to turn it on, so I'm assuming it should only
> turn on when the heater is set to defrost.
>
A: The rear defrost lamp indicates that the heating element in the rear
window is on, this is controlled by the center console defrost switch
located between the power window switches and has no correlation with the
AC/heater control. To determine if you have a defective switch pull the
entire switch out of its location and unplug the connector from the back of
the switch, if the lamp goes out the switch is defective.

Q:
> -I have a lame decuelier (spelling?) alternator that drops well below
> 13 volts when the AC is on. What alternator do you guys recdommend?
> I've seen upgrade kits advertised on the net for around $250 which
> seems like way to much to spend on an alternator. Are there any hi-
> powered alternators that will bolt on without any extra mounting
> stuff?

A:
The problem you are describing is typical of the Ducellier which has an
extremely high failure rate. Although the DeLorean specific alternators are
expensive they are simple to install with no major modifications.

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DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
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----- Original Message -----
From: <danh@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2000 4:29 PM
Subject: [DML] Electrical problems, any ideas?


> I may have posted this before, but it hasn't showed up yet so I
> thought I'd post it again to be sure.
>
> I finally getting sick of putting up with a handful of electrical
> issues in the DeLorean I bought a few months ago. Before I even
> start to try to diagnose the problems I thought I'd post a
> description here to see if anybody can give me a point in the right
> direction. > ->

> Thanks in advanced,
>
> -D