Re: [DML] Re: low volts at idle

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

You said:
"The quickest thing I found to work is foamy engine
> cleaner. It will take the dirt right off!"

Removing dirt and corrosion on the surface of ground fasteners will not
correct voltage drop problems. To properly clean ground connections or any
electrical connection is to completely remove all fasteners associated with
the connection and to completely clean all mating surfaces.

DMC Joe
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----- Original Message -----
From: "therealdmcvegas" <DMCVegas@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 8:13 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: low volts at idle


> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, Christian Williams <delorean@xxxx> wrote:
> > The other night I was leaving work, started up the car, and
> before moving,
> > rolled up both windows at the same time. As they reached the
> top, my radio
> > (aftermarket) rebooted. The headlights also dimmed, binacle
> dimmed, etc.
> <SNIP>
> > After letting off the window switches, everything was fine.
> > What options should I explore? New, high power battery? The
> one that's in
> > it now is what came with the car when I bought it a year and a
> half ago.
> > Possibly a new higher power alternator?
> <SNIP>
>
> Before you purchase a single upgrade, you should first clean the
> grounding contacts on your car. You would be amazed at how
> much it helps! The quickest thing I found to work is foamy engine
> cleaner. It will take the dirt right off!
>
> -Robert
> vin 6585 "X"
>