Re: [DML] Door lock module contributing to battery drain

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Knut,

That is the reason that I suggest that all factory installed lock modules be
permanently disconnected. It's this mysterious trickle voltage that will
cause the module to activate and lock the doors unpredictably which in turn
will overheat the lock solenoids eventually leading to their destruction.

As you may know this is the main source of occupants being unexpectedly
being locked inside their DeLorean's. (See my article at:
http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/Flats/3755/doorlock.html )

The Lockzilla does not have this voltage leak problem.

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Seasons Greetings!

DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>

----- Original Message -----
From: Grimsrud, Knut S <knut.s.grimsrud@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2000 5:35 PM
Subject: [DML] Door lock module contributing to battery drain


>
> In trying to track down this power trickle, what I found was that the door
> lock module on my car draws the additional 11mA of current. I haven't
> disassembled or reverse-engineered the module yet to understand why it
draws
> a trickle current, but it appears to do so. I'm not sure if the LockZilla
> similarly draws a trickle current as I only have stock door lock modules
in
> my cars.
>
> If you suffer from inexplicable battery drain for a car that's stored for
> periods, the door lock module appears to be one of the contributors to the
> problem. I still need to recheck my measurements this weekend, but it
> appears that removing the clock/radio fuse and unplugging the door lock
> module may be sufficient to avoid battery drain without the need for
> installation of battery cutoff switches, trickle chargers, etc.
>
> Knut