Making a list of Cold Start and Hot Start issues.

[Chris Burns]

I know there are probably a bunch of lists about these, but I'm just trying to narrow it down to just one thread (for future reference). I still have lot to learn about these cars!

[Rich]

Yes, there are many threads regarding non-starts. Trouble is, each thread usually goes toward whatever problem exists in each case, then devolves into splinter discussions so it's unlikely we'll see a one-size-fits-all thread about non-starts.

Here are two posts pointing to what the DeLorean factory folks published on this subject 30 years ago. It breaks down into Fuel/Air and Ignition, as expected. The charts are simple and organized as far as they go.

Non-start charts http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?3142

General engine problems, incl. non-start http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?3143