Turn ignition key, and starter not activating
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Turn ignition key, and starter not activating



Dear List:

I am a month long DeLorean owner of #1629. Driving my car daily, I 
am encountering the "typical" small agitations that 22 year old 
sports car owners encounter ... so I am working out the bugs. The 
most recent is one that I would like some advice on.

I am sure it is something not that this will not be complicated to 
repair, but reading some of the past responses in the message files 
on ignition and starting issues, I know that it could not hurt to ask 
all of you about the connection between the ignition switch and the 
starter.

Here is what is happening. I insert the key, turn to first position, 
and everything activates as normal... Dashboard indicators come on 
(seat belt indicator light, oil light, and battery light come on), I 
hear the fuel pump and other things clicking on, and the consol 
lights up ... all normal.

Now, I turn the key to activate the starter, and the consol lights GO 
OUT COMPLETELY, and I hear a discernable "CLICK", and the starter 
does NOT activate.

When I return the key to the run position, I hear the "click" again.

Ken in Cincinnati informed me of the #1 and #7 fuse ... making 
certain that there is a connection, and that power is going to them. 
He mentioned a "bypass fix" that I will investigate.

Is there anything in the steering column around the ignition switch 
that I must pay attention to?

I will be investing in an owner's manual. At the moment, I am working 
on my own visual observation.

I am very satisfied with my car .. and willing to learn about it as I 
continue to drive it. Please let me know your thoughts.

Thank you,
Ramon 







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