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There are 25 messages in this issue.
Topics in this digest:
1. Re: Questions re steering linkage and front suspension.
From: "cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
2. Who wears XXXL?
From: Sonny V <sonnyvr2000@xxxxxxxxx>
3. Re: Questions re steering linkage and front suspension.
From: "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
4. Deloreans in Iceland?
From: jordan rubin <nuttenschleuder@xxxxxxxxx>
5. New
From: "crackhead420691988" <crackhead420691988@xxxxxxxxx>
6. Re: Hard starting Delorean
From: "Bryan Pearce" <bryanp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
7. Door Ajar light comes on when I use overhead light?
From: PRC1216@xxxxxxx
8. Re: rule of 20K poll
From: "Jeff Lawson" <jeffrey.lawson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
9. Re: Questions re steering linkage and front suspension.
From: "Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxxxxx>
10. Re: ANNOUNCING 2004 DELOREAN CALENDAR...
From: "gullwingmagazine" <gullwingmagazine@xxxxxxxx>
11. DeLorean Parts Northwest is born
From: "Toby Peterson" <tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
12. Re: damaged fascia wanted
From: "erikgeerdink" <erikgeerdink@xxxxxxxxx>
13. Re: Hard starting Delorean
From: "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
14. Auto Shifter Medalion - I HAVE A REPLACEMENT!
From: "Robert Moseley" <videobob@xxxxxxxxxxx>
15. DMC
From: "daviddoglay" <daviddoglay@xxxxxxxxxxx>
16. #6463 For Sale!!
From: "Paul Salsbury" <paul.salsbury@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
17. Re: Door Ajar light comes on when I use overhead light?
From: Mark Noeltner <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
18. RE: #6463 For Sale!!
From: "Simon Shepherd" <simons@xxxxxxxxxx>
19. Re: DMC
From: "Jeff Lawson" <jeffrey.lawson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
20. Re: Re: damaged fascia wanted
From: Louie Golden <louie@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
21. Re: Door Ajar light comes on when I use overhead light?
From: "Dave Sontos" <dsontos@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
22. RE: A-D Teeth. (once more into the breech!)
From: "robert parker" <roberthparker@xxxxxxxxxxx>
23. DCO Annual Meeting
From: Shannon Yocom <ssdelorean@xxxxxxxxx>
24. Re: Door Open Indicator w/ Lever Light -- Bad Diode
From: "content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
25. Re: Door Ajar light comes on when I use overhead light?
From: PRC1216@xxxxxxx
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Message: 1
Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2003 19:26:08 -0000
From: "cruznmd" <racuti1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Questions re steering linkage and front suspension.
I've been told worn lower ball-joints may do this. Try turning the
wheels completely from side to side while sitting still. Also, jack
the front up and try to wiggle the wheel from top to bottom, then
from side to side.
This is not a definitive test though, so be warned.
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "funkstuf" <funkstuf@xxxx> wrote:
> Seems like every time I'm convinced this car is going to be perfect
I
> get to learn something new.
> This week..
> When I take off from a stop and go around a corner I seem to
> hear/feel a small clunk in the front tires/wheels.. almost like I
ran
> over something. This only happens when I go slightly faster than
> normal. If I crawl around a corner I don't seem to get the
problem.
> It seems to happen regardless of which way I'm turning and it seems
> to require that I turn the car fairly rapidly and turn about 90
> degrees. Any ideas?
>
> Dale Funk
> Vin#4984
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Message: 2
Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 12:00:18 -0800 (PST)
From: Sonny V <sonnyvr2000@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Who wears XXXL?
> P.S. James - who is wearing these XXXL shirts?
> One more X and they can't fit in the car.
Ken, though I think you meant that to be funny, I
think some people might have found it offensive. My
dad's a big guy, at 6'6" and 280. Not as muscular as
he used to be, but at least now he can have a shirt
like me for when we go to shows!
Also, my wife bought a t-shirt to sleep in! She's
about 120 lbs, but now I can at least sleep with "my"
DeLorean!
Sonny
XL, but working up to XXL
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Message: 3
Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2003 18:31:29 -0000
From: "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Questions re steering linkage and front suspension.
Make sure all the lug nuts are tight. Raise the car and inspect the
front sway bar bushings both on the frame and at the lower control
arms. You could also have a bad or loose ball joint, loose shock
absorber or worn rubber bushing. The steering rack could also be
loose. You really have to go underneath and look for something that is
loose, worn, or just not right. Have someone shake the wheels back and
forth while you watch for play or excess movement. I would also check
the trailing arm bolts.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "funkstuf" <funkstuf@xxxx> wrote:
> Seems like every time I'm convinced this car is going to be perfect I
> get to learn something new.
> This week..
> When I take off from a stop and go around a corner I seem to
> hear/feel a small clunk in the front tires/wheels.. almost like I ran
> over something. This only happens when I go slightly faster than
> normal. If I crawl around a corner I don't seem to get the problem.
> It seems to happen regardless of which way I'm turning and it seems
> to require that I turn the car fairly rapidly and turn about 90
> degrees. Any ideas?
>
> Dale Funk
> Vin#4984
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Message: 4
Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 14:28:34 -0800 (PST)
From: jordan rubin <nuttenschleuder@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Deloreans in Iceland?
Hello all,
Im flying out tommorrow to Reykjavik tommorrow. I was
wondering, are there any deloreans in iceland?
Be back friday
jordan 11613
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Message: 5
Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2003 18:52:48 -0000
From: "crackhead420691988" <crackhead420691988@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: New
What up,
Im The new guy feel free to email me
at :<crackhead420691988@xxxxxxxxx> have yet to own a DMC but plan to
order one soon. Got my eyes set on one located on EBay.
~Fitz
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Message: 6
Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 17:27:39 -0600
From: "Bryan Pearce" <bryanp@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Hard starting Delorean
Kelly,
What does "hard starting" mean? Does it seem to crank okay or is it slow
to crank like the battery is getting run down?
Bryan
>HI Kelly here I just purchased a 1981 Delorean,it is very hard to
>start after sitting for a couple of days,I live in the keys, don't
>know of any mechanics in area. Once running it is fine THANKS FOR THE
>HELP KELLY
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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 1 Dec 2003 22:22:29 EST
From: PRC1216@xxxxxxx
Subject: Door Ajar light comes on when I use overhead light?
This is no biggie, just annoying---
For some reason, I just noticed that when the car is running and I use the
overhead light in the cabin, the driver door ajar light comes on until I turn
the overhead light off. I do not have the courtesy fuse in anyway, so the door
lights do not work, nor does the overhead light in the cabin. So why when I
push it should the door ajar light come on in the instrument cluster? I
plan on checking around the fuse box for crossed wires, but does anyone else have
this problem? Any ideas?
Thanks,
Patrick
1880
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Message: 8
Date: Mon, 01 Dec 2003 21:59:05 -0000
From: "Jeff Lawson" <jeffrey.lawson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: rule of 20K poll
You forgot Subaru on your list. Its the car I use for daily use.
With AWD and ABS its great for those snowy winters here in Chicago.
I also use a Chevy truck for trips to Home Depot. I included it on
your poll.
Jeff
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Soma576@xxxx wrote:
> List,
>
> I kind of forgot about my poll investigating the reality of the
rule of $20K.
> i will conclude it at the end of this month. if you haven't voted
yet,
> please go to the yahoogroups.com poll for DMCNEWS and vote
accordingly. the
> instructions are posted in the poll description.
>
> i will then post results Dec. 1st.
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Message: 9
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2003 03:44:26 -0000
From: "Harold McElraft" <hmcelraft@xxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Questions re steering linkage and front suspension.
Are the wheels loose? It happens!
Harold McElraft - 3354
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "funkstuf" <funkstuf@xxxx> wrote:
> Seems like every time I'm convinced this car is going to be
perfect I
> get to learn something new.
> This week..
> When I take off from a stop and go around a corner I seem to
> hear/feel a small clunk in the front tires/wheels.. almost like I
ran
> over something. This only happens when I go slightly faster than
> normal. If I crawl around a corner I don't seem to get the
problem.
> It seems to happen regardless of which way I'm turning and it
seems
> to require that I turn the car fairly rapidly and turn about 90
> degrees. Any ideas?
>
> Dale Funk
> Vin#4984
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Message: 10
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2003 02:27:09 -0000
From: "gullwingmagazine" <gullwingmagazine@xxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: ANNOUNCING 2004 DELOREAN CALENDAR...
It's not on a web page yet, but full preview is on page 18 of the
current Gullwing Magazine: Fall 2003 Vol. 1 Issue 4. (In my opinion,
it's every bit as good, if not better, than the calendar we put
together last year.)
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Kevin Abato" <delorean@xxxx> wrote:
> Is there a web page where we can preview the calendar's spread
before
> ordering?
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: gullwingmagazine@xxxx [mailto:gullwingmagazine@j...]
> Sent: Saturday, November 29, 2003 5:16 PM
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] ANNOUNCING 2004 DELOREAN CALENDAR...
>
>
> ANNOUNCING 2004 DELOREAN CALENDAR!
> (One size fits All!)
>
> Thanks to everyone for submitting quality photos for this awesome
> collection of DeLoreans. This year's calendar includes custom
>
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Message: 11
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2003 07:34:36 -0000
From: "Toby Peterson" <tobyp@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DeLorean Parts Northwest is born
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT – DeLorean Parts Northwest has purchased the
entire inventory of Specialty Automotive! A new company, with many
new products planned, and also with the same innovative custom parts
and accessories that have been the hallmark of Specialty Automotive.
As many of you know, Darryl Tinnerstet has been serving the
DeLorean community worldwide by providing original and upgraded
custom parts and accessories for the DeLorean automobile for about
18 years, along with a healthy dose of knowledge about the workings
of these wonderful little cars. He has always been willing to share
his knowledge with others who want to maintain and improve their
cars. A short time ago, Darryl made the formal announcement that he
was retiring from the DeLorean parts business so that he could focus
on other endeavors. The purpose of this post is to announce that I
have made arrangements to acquire Darryl's complete inventory in
order to form the basis for a new company … DeLorean Parts Northwest
(DPNW). The transition is ongoing, and we plan to have it completed
by the end of December. During this transitional period, Darryl and
I, along with my wife and business partner Misty, will act as a team
to meet the needs of DeLorean owners without undue disruption of
service. DeLorean Parts Northwest will assume the same website URL
(www.DeLorean-parts.com) that Specialty Automotive has used for many
years, although the exact date for the relaunch of the website under
the new banner has not been determined. Look for many changes and
enhancements to the website in the very near future. Until the vast
inventory of Specialty Automotive is physically moved to its new
location, which will be completed in the next two weeks, Darryl will
continue to fulfill product orders as he always has. I will post
another message with new ordering information upon completion of the
move. I would like to publicly "tip my hat" to Darryl for the
marvelous service that he has provided to all of us through the
years. Misty and I will do our very best to carry on the tradition
of service and quality that Darryl has established through Specialty
Automotive, while aggressively seeking to meet the demands for
upgraded custom parts and accessories. We intend to seek higher
levels of performance, handling, and quality for the DeLorean
automobile, while maintaining a competitive pricing structure.
Thank you for your support and patience during this exciting time of
change.
Toby Peterson
DeLorean Parts Northwest
Home of Winged1, VIN 2248
Temporary email address – TobyP(at)PNDC.org
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Message: 12
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2003 04:09:31 -0000
From: "erikgeerdink" <erikgeerdink@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: damaged fascia wanted
Hey Dave,
I have a rear fascia, but I'm selling it for $250 since its in good
shape. I have a front fascia that is damaged if you are intersted.
Or I have a front grill with emblem that is damaged. On a side note,
if you are interested in anything let me know. I'm going through
Petoskey on Tuesday (tomorrow) for work. You can call me on my cell
on Tuesday if you want. 616-723-4058. Gotta go to sleep now...busy
day tomorrow.
if you want anything email me tonight. I'll check in the morning
before I leave.
Erik
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Delorean17@xxxx wrote:
> Hi Guys,
> I just moved into an apartment in Petoskey, MI and my DeLorean is
hundreds of miles away. I thought it would be cool to get a rear
fascia and hang it on my wall so I can atleast pretend my car is
here.
> drop me an email if you have a rear fascia that is wrecked. The
cheaper the better. I'm out of a job until the ski areas open.
>
> Thanks
>
> Dave
> 6286
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Message: 13
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2003 03:34:07 -0000
From: "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Hard starting Delorean
The Florida Keys are VERY humid. My guess is you need a tune-up, The
spark plugs are probably worn and the ignition wires are probably
breaking down causing the car to be hard to start. You don't have to
be a mechanic to change these parts but you do have to have patience
and be very careful you put everything back as you found it. You don't
even need a lot of tools. Just a socket set with a spark plug socket,
some metric allen wrenches to remove the idle motor, and a gapping
gauge for the spark plugs. When you buy the parts from one of the
venders they can talk you through it. You might also want to order an
extra oil filter, air filter, a drain plug adapter and a Workshop
manual. If the battery is over 5 years old you may also need to
replace it too.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "deloreankelly" <keharper@xxxx> wrote:
> HI Kelly here I just purchased a 1981 Delorean,it is very hard to
> start after sitting for a couple of days,I live in the keys, don't
> know of any mechanics in area. Once running it is fine THANKS FOR THE
> HELP KELLY
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Message: 14
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2003 08:06:11 -0000
From: "Robert Moseley" <videobob@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Auto Shifter Medalion - I HAVE A REPLACEMENT!
As many of you know, I recently bought an 81 automatic.
I was picking at that little medallion on the center of the shifter
because it was melted, deformed and all the paint was rubbed off it.
After slightly messing with it it popped right off.
It looks like it was glued with some sort of epoxy, or super glue
and the plastic had dried up, and the emblem has distorted into
a potato chip.
I had bent it back into shape, and had considered hand painting the
little DMC in the center with silver paint.....can't be done.
Looks like crap.
Well, with my quest for perfection I have not been able to find an
original replacement anywhere, and no one can tell me about a decent
reproduction.
So I went to a friend of mine that makes custom signs, he owns a $16K
thermal printer that can actually print CHROME onto a extremely strong
adhesive vinyl material, and then laminate it with a thick 3-M
material. Long story short, we made some of the little medallions.
They are BETTER than the originals, the "DMC" is chrome, or reflective
silver, and there is a matching ring around the outside with a black
background. This is a thick peel-and-stick type sticker that fits
exactly in the center of the shifter, or any where else you would
like! The laminate protects it from all the touching and rubbing
you can dish out. This material is used mostly on outside use,
and he makes custom graphics for moto-cross bikes, so they are tough
and water proof. Bottom line is that it looks good, it doesn't look
cheap, it looks factory.
In order to get the ONE that I needed made I had to cover the
cost of the minimum size of 12" x 12".
This gave me about 80 of them.
If anyone needs one of these for their car I will sell you one
for only $5.00 with shipping included.
I accept Paypal to: videobob(AT)hotmail.com
If anyone wants to buy a quantity of them I will cut you a deal.
Please contact me about them.
Thanks,
- Videobob
VIN# 5278
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Message: 15
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2003 12:12:53 -0000
From: "daviddoglay" <daviddoglay@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DMC
does any1 have delorean in simpsons pics and pics of the bricklin;
the car people compare the dmc to
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Message: 16
Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 08:26:30 -0000
From: "Paul Salsbury" <paul.salsbury@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: #6463 For Sale!!
Really... The time has come to move onto the next project.
And I don't have the space for Two
So #6463 goes on the market as of today, alot of you will know the history
of the cars restoration from my web site www.dmc12.tk it has been a good
couple of years, however now it's all done I'm 'bored' no car to restore!!!
Asking £13,000 obo, visits welcome at any time just drop me an e-mail, or
contact my mobile 0772 084 6251
If you want to know more, go to www.dmc12.tk
Cheers
Paul
#6463
www.dmc12.tk
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Message: 17
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2003 08:11:47 -0700
From: Mark Noeltner <mark@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Door Ajar light comes on when I use overhead light?
I would guess that the circuit is grounding out through the door ajar light
since you have the fuse out. Clean all your grounds good and it will
probably stop. Right now the door ajar light must be the path of least
resistance to ground.
Mark N
VIN 6820
At 08:22 PM 12/1/2003, you wrote:
>This is no biggie, just annoying---
>For some reason, I just noticed that when the car is running and I use the
>overhead light in the cabin, the driver door ajar light comes on until I turn
>the overhead light off. I do not have the courtesy fuse in anyway, so
>the door
>lights do not work, nor does the overhead light in the cabin. So why when I
>push it should the door ajar light come on in the instrument cluster? I
>plan on checking around the fuse box for crossed wires, but does anyone
>else have
>this problem? Any ideas?
>
>Thanks,
>Patrick
>1880
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Message: 18
Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 15:39:33 -0000
From: "Simon Shepherd" <simons@xxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: #6463 For Sale!!
What are you moving onto?
S11EPS
-----Original Message-----
From: Paul Salsbury [mailto:paul.salsbury@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2003 8:27 AM
To: doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx; DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx;
dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] #6463 For Sale!!
Really... The time has come to move onto the next project.
And I don't have the space for Two
So #6463 goes on the market as of today,
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Message: 19
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2003 17:29:07 -0000
From: "Jeff Lawson" <jeffrey.lawson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: DMC
I found it on Tamir's website. www.entermyworld.com It will be
under the section titled "D's on TV".
Jeff
--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "daviddoglay" <daviddoglay@xxxx>
wrote:
> does any1 have delorean in simpsons pics and pics of the bricklin;
> the car people compare the dmc to
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Message: 20
Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 09:13:29 -0800 (PST)
From: Louie Golden <louie@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Re: damaged fascia wanted
I've got a rear fascia in primer with stainless bumper letters. Anyone who wants it email me and make me an offer.
Louie Golden
VIN 5252 Charlotte, NC
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Message: 21
Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 12:33:39 -0500
From: "Dave Sontos" <dsontos@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Door Ajar light comes on when I use overhead light?
Check the three diodes next to the gas pedal for continuity. You should get
a reading on a ohm meter only in one direction. Also check that they have a
tight fitting connection. The spade lugs will loosen with age.
Dave Sontos
vin 02573
----- Original Message -----
From: <PRC1216@xxxxxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 01, 2003 10:22 PM
Subject: [DML] Door Ajar light comes on when I use overhead light?
> For some reason, I just noticed that when the car is running and I use the
> overhead light in the cabin, the driver door ajar light comes on until I
turn
> the overhead light off. I do not have the courtesy fuse in anyway, so
the door
> lights do not work, nor does the overhead light in the cabin. So why
when I
> push it should the door ajar light come on in the instrument cluster? I
> plan on checking around the fuse box for crossed wires, but does anyone
else have > this problem? Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> Patrick
> 1880
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Message: 22
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2003 20:32:13 +0000
From: "robert parker" <roberthparker@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: RE: A-D Teeth. (once more into the breech!)
Does anyone, by chance, have a gear-tooth count on the two gears in the
angle-drive? That would make it MUCH simpler to replace those rascals.
Thanks MUCH in advance. Drive Stainless (bummer, can't at the moment)
Robert VIN 6924
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Message: 23
Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 12:23:43 -0800 (PST)
From: Shannon Yocom <ssdelorean@xxxxxxxxx>
Subject: DCO Annual Meeting
FYI for those who do not get the newsletter or are not in the club yet . . .
The DeLorean Club of Ohio's annual meeting is Saturday Jan 17th at Maumee Bay
State Park. Address is below for those who map quest.
Don't let the name fool you. Yes the majority of us are in Ohio but we are open
to anyone who wants to participate, with or without a car. And since it is
soooooooooo close to Michigan this year (just East of the Greater Toledo
Metroplex) it is even more accommodating for those with the superior college
football team to attend ;-) And I know there are more than James & Eric in MI.
This is the meeting where we decide what group events are to come for the rest of
the year, elect officers etc. And since it will be "The Year of the Pigeon" I'm
sure there will be much to plan and Ken will have plenty to add.
The number of actual DeLoreans in attendance will depend on snow & salt.
Please RSVP to myself or Mike Substelny so we can notify you of any cancelations
due to possible bad weather.
Saturday January 17, 2004
in the Waters Edge Restaurant
at Maumee Bay State Park
1400 State Park Road
Oregon, Ohio 43618
Shannon Y
16506
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Message: 24
Date: Tue, 02 Dec 2003 21:14:52 -0000
From: "content22207" <brobertson@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: Re: Door Open Indicator w/ Lever Light -- Bad Diode
Welcome to wonderful world of DeLorean switched grounds...
Door open indicator live all the time (fuse #5, which is why pulling
#12 doesn't affect). Is a diode to prevent it from grounding itself
backwards through flipped lever light. Yours has probably gone bad.
Diodes located in driver footwell, part way down front wye (look like
M80's). Are three of them. You want one with 2 purple/white inputs and
1 purple/white output. Can simply unplug to test if allowing indicator
to ground.
If fuse #12 is pulled why are you flipping lever light? Shouldn't work
at all. If it does, guarantee diode bad (is getting juice from same
line as indicator) -- assuming wiring still stock.
Bill Robertson
#5939
>--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, PRC1216@xxxx wrote:
> This is no biggie, just annoying---
> For some reason, I just noticed that when the car is running and I
use the
> overhead light in the cabin, the driver door ajar light comes on
until I turn
> the overhead light off. I do not have the courtesy fuse in anyway,
so the door
> lights do not work, nor does the overhead light in the cabin. So
why when I
> push it should the door ajar light come on in the instrument
cluster? I
> plan on checking around the fuse box for crossed wires, but does
anyone else have
> this problem? Any ideas?
>
> Thanks,
> Patrick
> 1880
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
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Message: 25
Date: Tue, 2 Dec 2003 15:43:52 EST
From: PRC1216@xxxxxxx
Subject: Re: Door Ajar light comes on when I use overhead light?
Thanks,
I will check the grounds out.? The door ajar light also comes on when I open
the glove box lid, and still happens even when the fuse is in.? When hooking
up my battery this morning I also noticed that the seatbelt buzzer (or some
buzzer) went on and wouldn't go off (the keys were not even in the ignition).? I
got it to stop buzzing by jiggling the wires at the switch the door
depresses.? Unhooking the wires from that had no effect on the door ajar light, it still
comes on when I use the overhead light or the glovebox light.?
Any other ideas?
Patrick
1880
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