Bob - This could be the result of a sticky start inhibit relay as well. In the shop manual, this is relay #28. If this relay sticks, the symptoms will be about as you describe. Toby Peterson VIN 2248 "Winged1" DeLorean Parts Northwest, LLC DMC Northwest --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "Dave Swingle" <swingle_dmc@...> wrote: > > If it's an early car (before VIN 2547 or so), do the starter recall. > ST-05-2/82 in the bulletin manual. > > Another good test for this - will is start reliably with jumper > cables/a battery charger attached? > > Dave S > dmcmidwest.com > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "mass_delorean" <mass_delorean@> > wrote: > > I turn the key about 10 times in a row and then it starts right up as normal. Has anyone experienced this in the past and could give me a hint of where to start? 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/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/dmcnews/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:dmcnews-digest@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx mailto:dmcnews-fullfeatured@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <*> 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/