RE: [DML] battery sparks and no-start

["Scott Mueller" <scott.a.mueller@xxxx>]

Eric, Is the fuel pump running?
You might have frozen water in the tank.
Scott Mueller
002981
RNDOLA


-----Original Message-----
From: Soma576@xxxx [mailto:Soma576@xxxx] 
Sent: Thursday, January 30, 2003 7:24 AM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [DML] battery sparks and no-start


In a message dated 1/29/03 11:07:38 PM Central Standard Time,
dherv10@xxxx 
writes:


> Andy, If the starter solenoid is engaged or stuck in a position that 
> there
> is 
> a short you will get the spark and the current draw. But if it loosens and

> the starter drags when trying to start, even in cold weather, then it's 
> replacement time. Brushes are worn and sludge has built up inside to make 
> it 
> do that.


List,

yes i have tried jumping the car also. no start. it only turns over,
sounds 
about 80% the usual speed during the summer. i doubt it's dragging - the 
DeLorean starter is supposed to be pretty darn bullet proof, right?

all fuses seem to be good, all relays are tight, the F.Valve and pump work 
when i jump them. is there anything behind the driver's seat where i could 
have knocked something loose? anything else in the relay box?

i really don't think the problem is in the engine bay - again i haven't 
touched anything back there since it ran last month. any other ideas?

I appreciate the help!
Andy

Soma576@xxxx
1982 DeLorean DMC-12 VIN#11596
Fargo, ND 58102