[DML] Re: alarm/door lights/interesting occurance

[magriese@xxxx]

Bob - This is a common problem with DeLoreans. Those
pegs are actually switches. The switch is spring loaded to
be normally closed when the peg is not pressed. Pressing
the peg opens the circuit. There are wires attached to the
switches under the dashboard. Normally, the lights not working
are due to the wires falling off the switch. The switches
are supposed to have a rubber cap that extends the switch
to ensure it contacts the door panel. You can't really tell
if the switch is working while you are closing the door because
the switch is not activated until the door is almost completely
closed.

The second switch on the driver's side is for the ignition key
reminder buzzer.

Michael A. Griese
Storage Software Development Manager
IBM Storage Systems Division
Rochester, MN 55901
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