Re: [DML] Electrical problem - please help!
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Re: [DML] Electrical problem - please help!



My initial thoughts are as follows:

When switched off, the accessories relay earths the power supply side so all devices
connected to it will be grounded on both sides. I THINK what's happened is your
accessories are seeing 12v on their ground side - this will cause bulbs to switch on
(they don't care what way round they're connected up) and wiper motors to spin backwards
- however this will still swipe the blades as normal.

Check where the ground points are for the wipers and dash bulbs. If your engine were
getting a positive feed, you'd have a dead short and nothing would happen except a
massive spark and boiling battery.

You have connected the battery up the correct way around?

Martin
#1458
#4426

"Dan C. Benedek <5n-@xxxx>" wrote:

> Last month in attempt to restore my DeLorean, the frame was removed
> and refurbished. Installation of the frame went well and everything
> was re-connected / re-installed. When the battery is connected, it
> sparks a lot, the ground wires burned right off the body panels (rear
> panels to frame, front panels to frame). While the ignition is off
> and key is not in, the cooling fans are running, the windshield wipers
> are going, and the warning lights on my dash are on. This is all with
> no key in the ignition. It seems the body/engine are getting a
> positive feed somehow, but there are no positive wires touching
> anything. If anyone can help me on how to correct this problem, please
> E-mail 5n-@xxxxx Thank you so very much.






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