> Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 12:41:52 -0500 > From: "DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx> > Subject: Re: Delorean fires... > > My comments are not based on theory they are based on statistics and > personal experience. We have been keeping records on DeLorean component and > system failures since 1984. To date we have no records of electrical fires > either in the dashboard area or electrical compartment of any non-modified > DeLoreans. Lots of melted fuses, but no fires.. . . . . > > In conclusion, my comments are only to prevent negative roomers from > influencing future prospective buyers and insurance companies who will use > these negative comments to raise our already high rates. > > DMC Joe > "We're here to help you" > Seasons Greetings! > > DMC Help / De Lorean Services / <dmchelp@xxxx> > Web Site: (TEMPORARY)<www.geocities.com/dmcjoe> Cool. I hope you don't take any negative connotation by my remarks. I will agree that probably very few electrical problems will start a fire.(so the ratio I mentioned is very low) My comment isn't to say there has been or will be fires, but to merely point out the high potential for fire based upon my observations and simple logic. Maybe my experience was extreme. But melted fuses and/or fuse blocks is enough to make me cautious. In my case, it wasn't just the headlight switch...it was the fact to fuse didn't do it's job. If I can save one Delorean from fire because an owner read these posts and got a fire extinguisher---it is worth it. With that said, I agree about the influenece this discussion could have on insurance/buyer if it is taken out of context. Therefore, I will drop this subject. I hope this has been beneficial to the list. (You're still a great guy, DMCJoe!! :) ) Nate BTW, the Delorean is doing OK. I ended up pulling the fuses and driving home--shrieking clutch and all. I have vacumed most of the interior, although I still have to get all the dash panels off. Damage appears minimal. Limited to the Headlight switch, A/C mode switch and radio. No damage to the nbinnacle or dash or any additional wiring. I will post a full report later. --- Nathan E. Green gzen21@xxxx "If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits 88mph you're gonna' see some serious s--t" -Doc Brown: "Back to the Future" _______________________________________________________ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/