[DML] Re: May be buying anoter DMC..

["dmc_5180" <dmc_5180@xxxxxxxxx>]

Sometimes the extra jolt from the soleniod will help the locks 
release if they are hanging up.

Dennis

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Marc Levy <malevy_nj@...> wrote:
>
> [MODERATOR NOTE:  Reminder -- The DML does not publish instructions 
for breaking into locked DeLoreans.  I will approve replies to this 
topic describing tricks for opening *unlocked* DeLoreans, as is the 
case with this car.  But some of you know tricks that will open both 
locked and unlocked DeLoreans, and if you submit them I will reject 
them.  I ask those who know such tips to send them directly to Mr. 
Levy by private email.  - Mike Substelny, DML moderator of the week]
> 
> 
> 
> The car has no power, but I can get in the engine
> area..   
> 
> Thanks for the suggestion, but I don't think this will
> work.  I can move box locks with the key, so I don't
> see how having the solenoids operational will help.
> 
> 
> --- dmc_5180 <dmc_5180@...> wrote:
> 
> > Marc,
> > 
> > Does the car have an electrical power?  As in, do
> > the solenoids clunk?
> > 
> > If the Battery is dead, I would suggest hooking
> > jumper cables to the car. 
> > Since I assume you would not be able to lift the
> > louvre, You would need 
> > go under the cars and attach to the positive wires
> > either at the alternator
> >  or starter, if your lucky you might even reach the
> > positive jump start lug.
> > Then clamp the ground to the engine some place.
> > 
> >  Perhaps powering the system will help trip the
> > solenoids. Of coarse this
> >  assumes the door lock module is plugged in and at
> > least one door handle 
> > is fully functional. 
> > 
> > Dennis
> > 
> > 
> > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Marc Levy
> > <malevy_nj@> wrote:
> > >
> > > I found a project DMC in the area...  But, cant
> > get in
> > > to it!!
> > > 
> > > Both door locks move the the key, but neither door
> > > opens.  The drivers door handle is cracked inside,
> > you
> > > can see it when you lift the handle.
> > > 
> > > The passenger side handle looks OK, but the lock
> > does
> > > not seem to fully disengage with the key.  Lifting
> > the
> > > handle has no resistance at all.
> > > 
> > > Any ideas on how to get in to this car without
> > busting
> > > the window?!  :)
>



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