Re: [DML] Running rough - alternator?

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Mike,

Driving your DeLorean with a defective alternator is not advisable. The ignition ECU needs 11+ volts to operate efficiently. Although your battery may be fully charged at 12 volts that voltage will drop rapidly with additional electrical loads. The brake lights alone can cause the operating voltage to fall below the 11 volt threshold.

Insufficient voltage to the ignition ECU will cause misfire which can result in carbon build up on critical components in the fuel and ignition system.

DMC Joe

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----- Original Message ----- 
From: Michael Pike 
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 2:03 AM
Subject: [DML] Running rough - alternator?


I'm driving the Delorean around today with no
alternator (well it doesnt work)...

The car has plenty of power, starts ok and everything,
but when its idleing it runs kind of rough, and
occassionally when I am driving it at higher speeds,
it gets a little rough...

Is this most likely because there is not enough power
going to the computer for it to think properly for
fuel mixtures, etc?

I am hoping it isnt the start of a fuel problem.
although it shouldnt be.. gas is fresh in the car.

Car is back in storage waiting for the motorola from
DMC houston, and after that time for a cooling system
pressure leak and repair....

any advice/help appreciated,
mike




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