What ended up being the problem with it not starting?Originally Posted by Lenny
Location: Northern Michigan
Posts: 1,147
My VIN: 1880
Club(s): (DCO) (DCUK)
What ended up being the problem with it not starting?
Patrick C.
VIN 1880
Location: Fairfax, VA
Posts: 246
My VIN: 4055
Club(s): (DMA)
Today drove it for an hour (well, 2 30 min trips) with no issues. ran like a champ.
earlier this week, i needed to recharge the battery as it was sitting at 11.75v from sitting for a few weeks and only going on short drives.
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took a lot longer to charge than i thought it would but once it was finally charged, the car ran great and the voltage needle never dipped below 13v while driving. even while idling at lights with the blinker on (where before it was starting to dip into the 11-10v range)
also found a 4" SnapOn Awl stuck under the main wire harness in the fuse/relay compartment. I'm fairly sure it's been there since 2000 when the car was getting reconditioned at Delorean One just before the PO bought it. Think Ed might want it back?
Last edited by novadmc; 03-21-2015 at 07:49 PM.
Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,026
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Doh, I'm surprised you didn't have them check that while it was there. A/C is the most important thing to have working when living in Florida. Are you running R12 or R134a?
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DENNIS
VIN 5180, Frame 3652, STAGE II, DM-eng Solid State Solutions (RPM Rly, Dm.Lt.Mod., Fan Fail Mod. , FAN Rly, HS.Rly) , HID headlights, SPAX user since 2009, Eibach springs, M Adj. Rear LCA's, DPNW poly-sway bar kit, DMCEU LCA Stabilizer link kit, DMCMW Illuminated door sills, Aussie Illuminated SS Shifter plate, REAL MOMO EVO Steering wheel, DELOREANA Extended View Side Mirrors w/ Heaters, DELOREANA LED Door Lights.
Location: Wellington New Zealand
Posts: 232
My VIN: 3472 (former), 1141
Club(s): (RMDG) (SEDOC) (DCUK)
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after:
before and after:
test fit:
Michael Babb
Location: NYS
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My VIN: 4519
Valve adjustment on 10372...sounds nice!
Posts: 705
My VIN: 6654
Club(s): (DCF)
RPM relay
Thanks,
Lenny
DMCH New Build in 2005, Stage II, DPI Stainless Exhaust, Eibach Suspension, 170 Mph Speedometer, Xenon Lights, Wings-A-Loft, DMC Wide Angle Side Mirrors, 3rd Brake Light
Location: Rowlett, TX
Posts: 1,533
My VIN: 5482
Tried cranking it a couple of times yesterday to no avail. Going to prime it with the RPM relay jumper again to make sure I'm getting fresh gas back there first. No major concerns, yet.
Jeff
Location: Calhoun, GA
Posts: 133
My VIN: 2812
Club(s): (SEDOC) (DCUK)
Today: Aftermarket wheels ordered and DMC Fuel Pump/Sender Combo delivered. Excited to get 2812 back on the road!
Jai Johnston1981 DMC-12 : 2812 : Black Interior : Automatic
2012 Beetle Turbo
1998 Widebody New Beetle
1968 Beetle (Under Restoration)
Location: Kitchener, Ontario
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My VIN: 3462
Club(s): (DOI)
Found out (the hard way) that brake cleaner dissolves the plastic part of the horn!
Location: Belluno, Italy
Posts: 628
My VIN: 3305
- Adjusted / aimed my headlights (oddly he said that they were heavily aiming downward)
- Completed my parcel shelf refurb / grille thing!
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