[DML] Re: alternator troubles

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

WARNING! You have been given bad advise. The alternator voltage regulator
samples the amount of current coming from the battery. If the battery is
week the alternator will increase the output voltage. When the alternator
sees no voltage from the battery (battery disconnected) it will run "full
bore", this can cause serious and or permanent damage to the alternator and
or other electronic components. If you have an auto trans this over voltage
can damage the computer governor.

You may contact us directly for the proper test procedures.

DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>

Web Site: <http://www.deloreanservices.com>
----- Original Message -----
From: saintern <saintern@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, February 11, 2000 9:32 AM
Subject: [DML] alternator troubles


> Well here's something interesting: when talking with a co-worker he said
> to turn the car on, disconnect one of the leads from the battery and
> that should be a good test if the alternator is dead. Yesterday I tried
> it out and the car ran fine after disconnecting the lead. Should this
> have me looking more towards looking for a bad ground somewhere, I have
> a feeling this is whats wrong, so where should i look first? By the way
> I have a motorola unit in the car, not the original Ducellier. And
> thanks everbody for all your help and input
> -Donald Kazmark
> vin3541