Sometimes the extra jolt from the soleniod will help the locks release if they are hanging up. Dennis --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Marc Levy <malevy_nj@...> wrote: > > [MODERATOR NOTE: Reminder -- The DML does not publish instructions for breaking into locked DeLoreans. I will approve replies to this topic describing tricks for opening *unlocked* DeLoreans, as is the case with this car. But some of you know tricks that will open both locked and unlocked DeLoreans, and if you submit them I will reject them. I ask those who know such tips to send them directly to Mr. Levy by private email. - Mike Substelny, DML moderator of the week] > > > > The car has no power, but I can get in the engine > area.. > > Thanks for the suggestion, but I don't think this will > work. I can move box locks with the key, so I don't > see how having the solenoids operational will help. > > > --- dmc_5180 <dmc_5180@...> wrote: > > > Marc, > > > > Does the car have an electrical power? As in, do > > the solenoids clunk? > > > > If the Battery is dead, I would suggest hooking > > jumper cables to the car. > > Since I assume you would not be able to lift the > > louvre, You would need > > go under the cars and attach to the positive wires > > either at the alternator > > or starter, if your lucky you might even reach the > > positive jump start lug. > > Then clamp the ground to the engine some place. > > > > Perhaps powering the system will help trip the > > solenoids. Of coarse this > > assumes the door lock module is plugged in and at > > least one door handle > > is fully functional. > > > > Dennis > > > > > > --- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Marc Levy > > <malevy_nj@> wrote: > > > > > > I found a project DMC in the area... But, cant > > get in > > > to it!! > > > > > > Both door locks move the the key, but neither door > > > opens. The drivers door handle is cracked inside, > > you > > > can see it when you lift the handle. > > > > > > The passenger side handle looks OK, but the lock > > does > > > not seem to fully disengage with the key. Lifting > > the > > > handle has no resistance at all. > > > > > > Any ideas on how to get in to this car without > > busting > > > the window?! :) > ------------------------------------ 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/dmcnewsYahoo! 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/