Re: [DML] Starting Problems

[Peter Lucas <lucas@xxxx>]

I had very similar symptoms--the problem seemed to be humidity 
sensitive. Turned out to be corroded terminals on the electrical 
connector to the idle speed motor. Cleaning them up with a little file 
and electrical contact cleaner did the trick. In general, it is a good 
idea to check all those colorful little plugs from time to time.

--Pete Lucas
VIN #06703

On Monday, November 26, 2001, at 10:44 AM, Jason Pucci wrote:

> I have been having some starting/engine firing problems. I know that 
> various things have been written in the past about different causes, 
> but any insights would be appreciated before the car heads back to my 
> mechanic.
>
> About two months ago, I started having problems as I attempted to start 
> the car. The engine would turn over and over but it would not fire.  
> This only happened a few times, and eventually it started. A few weeks 
> ago, I could not get it to start at all. My mechanic, while checking 
> the likely causes, performed the ìquick fixî (from DeLorean 
> MidAtlantic) for a bad accumulator but nothing seemed to work. After 
> sitting for a few days, the car started right up. After driving it a 
> great deal 2 weekends ago, the problem occurred about 1/3 of the time 
> but eventually I could get it to start. Last week I could not get it 
> to start OR turn over at all. The battery is OK, but NOTHING happens 
> as I try to start it???