[DMCForum] Re: Does the lock module know anything?

["therealdmcvegas" <dmcvegas@xxxxxxx>]

No, we didn't have any problems at all. However, one reccomendation
that I would have, would be to hacksaw off the excess length of the
connecting rod. Otherwise, it bounces, and makes a whole lotta noise
as it vibrates.

When you connect the new rod, you don't need it to be 100% parallel
with the front lock rod. We didn't do that, and the system worked
flawlessly. However, if you wanted to bend the rod for a more precise
fit, just place a board on top of it to keep it from rolling, and then
bend it over the edge of a table or workbench.

Check however to make sure that the new rod isn't catching on anything
in front of it too.

By the way, a VERY IMPORTANT thing to remember if your front door
locks are not working. Check, and make sure that the bell crank
assembly is returning to it's original position. If it doesn't, it'll
seize-up the front door lock, because the latch inside will jam
against the lock. I had this problem on both my car, and the one I
installed the actuators on. And both were due to the same exact
reason: MANY DeLorean owners expereince this after replacing their
exterior door handles. The problem is with the connecting cable
binding up inside the sheath. Lube the cable tube, and lengthen the
cable if nessisarry by turning the hollow bolt that holds the tube,
right next to the bell crank.

With the exception of that one cable, the door lock/latch linkage
should NEVER need any sort of adjustment ever. If you have to
disconnect the locking rod to the front latch, something else is
wrong, because your bellcrank is getting pre-loaded by something.
Sometimes it's that cable, and other times it's cause by no
lubrication on moving parts for almost a quarter century.

And I can't remember if it was Rob Grady, or DMC Joe who warned not to
lubricate the door latches. But I did with the same White Lithium
Grease, and I can close my doors now with just my finger tips. And
they are MUCH quieter too. Quiter than the doors on my truck even.

-Robert



--- In DMCForum@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Andrew <aos+yahoo@xxxx> wrote:
> On Tue, 19 Apr 2005, therealdmcvegas wrote:
> 
> > After installing the kit on someone else's car, I can tell you
that you 
> > shouldn't have problems of any sort on it. The wiring is uber- 
> > siomplistic, and the system is damn efficient. The door actuators are 
> > far superior to solenoids.
> 
> I did that, and it's helped a little, but not enough.  It looks like
the 
> difficulty is primarily in pulling the front lock mechanism.  I know
some 
> people have in the past settled for disconnecting the front lock
when it 
> causes problems, but that's not an option here due to the way DPNW's
kit 
> hooks on.
> 
> The problem seems to be exacerbated by the angle of the connecting
rod in 
> the DPNW kit.  Did you find that you needed to bend the rod a little to 
> bring the rods more into alignment?  Any tips here for what works best?
> 
> I'm tired of fighting with the keyless entry receiver I've got. 
It's not 
> behaving right (even electrically internally, and I think it's
causing its 
> own problems here.  I think it's time to upgrade to the Wings-a-Loft 
> Elite.  :)
> 
> -andrew

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