[DML] Re: Another Delorean Tale

["DMC Joe" <DMCJOE@xxxx>]

Brian,
Yes, the door lock portion of the switch is active at all times. We know of
no instances of accidental activation of the inertia switch, (except the
factory recall units). An impact of substantial force, enough to damage the
car, is required to trip the switch.

DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>

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> From: Brian Metz <metz.50@xxxx>
> To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: [DML] Re: Another Delorean Tale
> Date: Saturday, June 19, 1999 12:24 PM
> 
> >No mystery, here. He is talking about the inertia (impact) switch. The
> >switch which is common to all cars with electric fuel pumps is designed
to
> >cut power to the fuel pump and unlock the doors in the event of an
> >accident. The rubber mallet will only work on cars with defective
switches.
> >BTW the doors will not fly open, they'll just unlock.
> > 
> >DMC Joe / DeLorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
> 
> QUESTION: Is this only when the ignition is on? I hate to think that
> someone could jar or hit my car and the doors would just unlock. I
realize
> that it have to be a significant impact to trip the inertia switch, but
> nonetheless could it happen?
> Brian
> Vin 16584
> 
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