Re: [doc] Help me with my new Delorean

["kevin_sar <k@xxxx>" <k@xxxx>]

Hi Nick

I will look at your suggestions over the weekend, I have the manual 
but the wiring diagram for the dashboard instruments is not very 
clear. 

If you could email the wiring diagram I would appreciate it. Also do 
you know a uk version of the sender ??


Kevin 



--- In doc-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, Nick Tomlinson 
<nickandkathryntomlinson@xxxx> wrote:
> 
> To Kevin,
> Congratulations on your new purchase !!! Invest in fun instead of 
the stockmarket...
> Check the sender unit by connecting a meter between the sender unit 
connection and the engine block. This is a resistive component and 
will vary with temperature.
> If you get an open circuit (i.e. no reading on your meter) then the 
sender unit needs replacing. If there is a resistence, check it both 
hot and cold to see if it is different (Magnitude of 10 is about 
right assuming it is not logarithmic).
> If this proves OK then measure for a resistance at the plug where 
it connects to the back of the dial in the dashboard (disconnect the 
dial first). If this reads open circuit then the problem is with the 
wiring.
> Check continuity (i.e. 0 to 0.5 ohms) from the connector to the 
sender unit to the connector plug where it pplugs into the dial. If 
you get continuity then there is an earth missing ! On a traditional 
car you would just bold this to the car body but you'd have to check 
for an alternative earth point. I would have to check the manual but 
the dial gauge may have source voltage to it.
> If this proves OK then the gauge may be suspect.
> Do you have a copy of the Delorean Workshop Manual and wiring 
diagrams?
> I could copy one for you and post it to you if you haven't.
> Good luck, I have a petrol gauge that reads upside down !
> Nick.
> "kevin_sar <k@xxxx>" <k@xxxx> wrote:Just to 
keep you up to date, with help and information from: Dave 
> Howarth. Chris and Andy. I have finally acquired a "De" VIN 5959 
from 
> Richard Hillman in Lichfield on Sunday.
> 
> It needs a little help and TLC though; I need some advice on a 
couple 
> of problems!
> 
> First is that the temperature gauge does not work at all, not even 
a 
> flicker. I have tried shorting the plug that connects to the sender 
> that is on the engine but has no effect at all. I have looked at 
the 
> circuit diagram for the PRV ( as per Volvo Haynes manual ) engine 
and 
> it shows only one lead going to the sender not the two that the De 
> has. Does anyone have any suggestions or a circuit diagram, or the 
> voltages on the leads?
> 
> Second what is the alternative part no or source of the bush that 
is 
> on the bottom of the steering column as it goes through the floor. 
> The steering wheel currently shakes like mad and the base moves 
about 
> one quarter on an inch in every direction!!! 
> 
> Hope to write an article in the next issue of the mag whit my 
> adventures woth #5959.
> 
> 
> Regards 
> 
> Kevin #5959 
> 
> 
> 
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