RE: [DML] Turn ignition key, and starter not activating

["John Hervey" <john@xxxx>]

Ramon, Has the update been done for the start inhibit relay for your low vin
car. If not that may also be the problem.
John Hervey
www.specialtauto.com




-----Original Message-----
From: dmc001629 [mailto:dmc001629@xxxx]
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2003 9:15 AM
To: dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [DML] Turn ignition key, and starter not activating


Dear List:

I am a month long DeLorean owner of #1629. Driving my car daily, I
am encountering the "typical" small agitations that 22 year old
sports car owners encounter ... so I am working out the bugs. The
most recent is one that I would like some advice on.

I am sure it is something not that this will not be complicated to
repair, but reading some of the past responses in the message files
on ignition and starting issues, I know that it could not hurt to ask
all of you about the connection between the ignition switch and the
starter.

Here is what is happening. I insert the key, turn to first position,
and everything activates as normal... Dashboard indicators come on
(seat belt indicator light, oil light, and battery light come on), I
hear the fuel pump and other things clicking on, and the consol
lights up ... all normal.

Now, I turn the key to activate the starter, and the consol lights GO
OUT COMPLETELY, and I hear a discernable "CLICK", and the starter
does NOT activate.

When I return the key to the run position, I hear the "click" again.

Ken in Cincinnati informed me of the #1 and #7 fuse ... making
certain that there is a connection, and that power is going to them.
He mentioned a "bypass fix" that I will investigate.

Is there anything in the steering column around the ignition switch
that I must pay attention to?

I will be investing in an owner's manual. At the moment, I am working
on my own visual observation.

I am very satisfied with my car .. and willing to learn about it as I
continue to drive it. Please let me know your thoughts.

Thank you,
Ramon




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