Re: [DML] Re: my first long trip in my D

[<eric@xxxx>]

Thanks to all of you for your suggestions, I'll take it to heart.

To answer your question Scott, the reason I'm leaving the Smokies is of
course to see the Chesapeake. It's nice to get down to sea level sometimes..

Before I take the car out of state, I'm going to war with the downshift
problem. I'll keep you guys posted on my findings.

Thanks again
Eric Itzel
vin #04433

----- Original Message -----
From: "David Teitelbaum" <jtrealty@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 10:09 AM
Subject: [DML] Re: my first long trip in my D


> I would recomend taking some extra water in case of cooling system
> leaks and a battery pack in case of electrical problems. A small kit
> of tools for minor repairs, a roll of duct tape, a roll of electrical
> tape, an electrical meter, etc. Of course take only the tools you feel
> you could actually use and are comfortable with, you have to learn to
> travel light in a Delorean! Do all of the standard things like check
> all of the fluid levels and tire pressures before leaving.
> As for the downshift problem, the kick-down switch is supposed to be
> adjusted so it is activated at WOT (wide open throttle). If it is
> acting too soon either it is out of adjustment or the wiring to it is
> shorting out. Check the 2 micros that are activated at WOT, 1 is for
> the lambda system to force it full on and the other is the kick-down
> micro. If that is not causing the premature downshifts you may have a
> problem with the shift computer. In that case following Mark's advice
> on replacing the capaciters will probably help.
> I would also find the chart that references the engine RPM's to miles
> per hour just in case the speedo dies and you have to depend on the
> tach. Make sure you use the one for the automatic as the 5-speed is
> different. Plastic coat it and keep it by the speedo in the binnacle
> "just in case".
> David Teitelbaum
> vin 10757
>
>
> --- In dmcnews@xxxx, <eric@xxxx> wrote:
> > Hi Everyone
> >
> > I'm gonna get bold and take my DeLorean on a pretty long trip- from
> Pigeon Forge TN to Annapolis Maryland next weekend.
> >
> > My car has 10500 miles on it and I've owned it since the end of
> September. Is there anything I should do in special preparation to
> better my chances of a flawless trip?
> >
> > Also, on an unrelated note, I have a question about my automatic
> transmission. I have all 3 speeds available, but when I accelerate to
> gain speed the car seems to thinks I'm trying to pass someone and
> downshifts. This is annoying and I'd like to get this fixed
> (especially before I go on my trip!). Is this one of the situations
> covered by Mark Hershey's transmission computer postings in the
> DMCNews Techsection?
> >
> > Thanks to all in advance
> >
> > Eric Itzel
> > Vin #04433
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
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