Re: [DML] Help.....Car Won't Start

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Hi Bob

First off from your VIN number, you should have had the starter relay fix - but it's worth checking. This supplies power to the solenoid. Details on the DMCnews tech section.

>From your description it sounds like it's to do with your alarm. I've recently fitted a remote started to my car and helped Paul Salsbury with fitting the same system to his car - and he had an immobiliser fitted when he bought the car. Many aftermarket alarm systems are triggered by changes in system voltage - hence the jump-leads causing the alarm to go off. This can include
locks being triggered, interior lights coming on etc etc.

I am unsure how to proceed with this post because what I've learnt fitting my system taught me how to start and run a DeLorean without the use of a key (except the steering lock of course). When you turn your key to the 1st and 2nd positions, do you hear a "click" from the relay compartment associated with each one? These are the accessory and ignition relays. Since you say the
radio is fine, we can rule the accessory relay out, but it's worth getting voltmeter on the ignition relay to check it's getting power (this was one of the things Pauls system immobilised). NB even if it clicks doesn't mean it's switching any power.

The starter relay is the second from the left, top row. At this point, I dont know the extent of your technical ability, so I'll just say "check that". Mail me if you need more help.

All the best

Martin
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Bob Thomason wrote:

> I'm still new to my car and it seems to have some sort of electrical bug that has now prevented it from starting. I drive this car daily but sometimes the battery goes dead undetermined reasons. Not often, just occasionally.
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> Got in it this afternoon and battery was dead. Tried a jump which has worked in the past but engine would not budge. Got a normal voltage reading on the dash meter and radio, etc. worked. Engine just wouldn't turn over. Let jumper cables stay attached while other car kept running for a while to charge battery----no luck. What could be keeping the engine from turning over??
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> Only other clue is that the car was having a very slight difficultly starting in recent days. Like it didn't want to fire. Previously it would just start right up.
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> I also have a Code Alert alarm system. I don't know if it's connected to the ignition in any way. Normally what happens is when I connect jumper cables, the alarm goes off. I hit the disarm button on the remote and start the car. Only this time it wouldn't turn over.
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> All suggestions appreciated.
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> Bob Thomason
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