Hi Dale, Interesting information about your diode. Did you use a multimeter to verify that it definitely is wired in backwards? Another thing to check is to be sure the ignition advance solenoid canister thing is hooked up properly and is working as it should. With the key on, engine off, you should be able to hear it clicking when you move the throttle away from the microswitch. Let us know what you find. If you come to DCS, I can help you check things out. Andy Fargo, ND 1982 DeLorean DMC12 VIN 11596 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] To address comments privately to the moderating team, please address: moderators@xxxxxxxxxxx For more info on the list, tech articles, cars for sale see www.dmcnews.com To search the archives or view files, log in at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/ <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: dmcnews-unsubscribe@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/