Re: [DML] Delorean Starter Electronics 101 .... what am I missing?

["DMC Joe" <dmcjoe@xxxx>]

Mike,

Try this test to substitute your master battery ground. Clamp one end of a
jumper cable to the negative side of the battery and attach the other end to
the engine block. If you still experience the same problem repeat the test
while conducting a "jump start" through the jump start post to another
vehicle battery.

"We're here to help you"

DMC Joe / De Lorean Services / <dmcjoe@xxxx>
Web Site: <www.deloreanservices.com>
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----- Original Message -----
From: MrCopies <mike@xxxx>
To: <dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2000 11:45 PM
Subject: [DML] Delorean Starter Electronics 101 .... what am I missing?


> Hi gang....
>
> I'm just finishing a frame off restoration of my Delorean and have
> reattached the body to the frame. In the midst of reconnecting the
> electrical system I'm running into the problem of low voltage on my
starter.
> I worked over the weekend on this, read the "freakin" manual :), and
scoured
> the archives... so if this is a dumb question...sorry.
>
> What am I missing.....
>
> - I have full power in the car (all the onboard stuff including the radio,
> windows, instrument cluster, door lights, locks etc work - except my horns
> ...not sure if it's related)
> - fuel pump engages when you turn the key
> - Facias are off the car presently so the rear wiring harness (big black
> plug) is not connected
> - Start inhibit relay pins tests fine... 12 v and then 12 v when key is
> turned
> - Starter only registers 8.5 v when key is turned (on the white/red wire)
> - I've checked and double checked ground wires including the trailing arm
> one (Knut had a great archive message about that)
>
> When I turn the key all the lights fade and I get one click from the relay
> compartment.
>
> What the heck am I missing?
>
> thanks
> mike@xxxx
> VIN#17089