[DML] Re: Jump Start & Computers

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Brandon,

Good suggestion but I have an easier solution. Pull fuse #13 before jump
starting, this will remove the 12V B+ voltage to the transmission computer.

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----- Original Message -----
From: Brandon Moody <bsmoody@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, January 28, 2000 8:59 PM
Subject: [DML] Re: Jump Start & Computers


> > > You're correct about the electrical surge. One thing that is
> > > really bad for the computer governor is jump starting the car.
> >
> > Could someone elaborate on this, please? When and how does the surge
> > take place?
>
> This is just a thought but in the event you would need to " jump start"
> your car equiped with an auto trans, Would unplugging the harness
> to the governor from the main electrical panel in the engine bay and
> replacing
> it with the " manual transmission " connector be a good way to avoid
> damaging the governor ? This connector would "jumper " the start
> inhibit relay and allow the starter to engage but would not allow
> power to the governor. Of course, you would have to make
> sure it was in park and the brake set. Again, this is just
> a thought I had, I drive a manual car so I have never really
> gave much thought to it. Actually, the car has never let me
> down. Knock on stainless.
>
> -Brandon
> bsmoody@xxxx