The most common reason for a warm or hot start problem is usually related to the fuel accumulator. If it's an original it has a high probability of failure, I suggest that you replace it. If the problem is corrected your done, if not, no loss, it will have to be replaced sooner or later anyway. If the problem persists after the replacement let me know and I'll walk you through the next step. DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx> Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com> ---------- > From: mnoeltne@xxxx > > Hi, > > I've got a couple of ideas on this, but wanted to get more input in > case I forgot something obvious. > > This past weekend my DeLorean wouldn't start when the engine was warm, > but cooler than normal operating temp. Cold start is fine. Hot start is > fine. It only showed up if I left the car sit for a while and the > engine temp dropped to around 100 degrees or so. Then, no start. Let it > cool down another 1/2 hour and it started just fine. Drive down the > road. Stop at a rest area for 5 minutes. Engine is still warm when I > get back and it starts fine. > > It did this to me twice. If it had a carburetor instead of FI, I'd say > the choke was adjusted wrong. I'm thinking the thermo-time switch could > be going bad? Not completely bad or it wouldn't cold-start properly, > but maybe lost it's calibration? > > Any suggestions appreciated! > > Mark N > VIN 6820