Re: [doc] No-throttle start :-)

[Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx>]

Errrm, Stian, the manual states that you should start it with 1/4 
throttle. I've read on the DML of one owner who could only start the car 
reliably with 1/4 throttle. I've found that when starting, the car revs 
in a controlled way to about 2000rpm then cops to idle - it lasts maybe 
3 seconds. It has done this since I got it and behaves perfectly in 
evrey respect so I've assumed this is normal!

Mine starts on the first rotation of the engine usually.

Martin

dmcnorway wrote:

> --- In doc-uk@xxxx, Martin Gutkowski <webmaster@xxxx> wrote:
>
> Good you pointed that out!
> Since the DeLorean has fuel injection, there is absolutely no need 
> whatsoever to depress the throttle pedal when starting. 
>
> I've tried both - starting with the throttle pressed down 1/3 and to 
> start with no throttle. I feel that my DeLorean likes best to start 
> by simply turning the key, and not pressing down the throttle just 
> like you Martin!
>
> It's quite easy to flood it if you use the throttle - so don't. Let 
> us all start our DeLoreans "the way it was meant to be".
>
> Oh, and should you experience difficulties in starting with no 
> throttle at all, then you have problems with your fuel injection.
>
> My DeLorean starts within 3 seconds(!) VRRROOOOM! :-)
>
> Best wishes
> Stian
> #06759