Hey all, my mame is mike, the other day turned the key, just kept turning, but no firing, tried many times nothing, went back after about 2 hours and she started on the first turn,. Last night, same story, does anyone have any ideas?
Location: Nanuet, ny
Posts: 1
My VIN: 01936
Hey all, my mame is mike, the other day turned the key, just kept turning, but no firing, tried many times nothing, went back after about 2 hours and she started on the first turn,. Last night, same story, does anyone have any ideas?
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 8,583
My VIN: 10757 1st place Concourse 1998
The next time it doesn't start try to determine if the fuel pump is running at all. Look at the fuseblock at fuse #7. Is there any sign of heat damage? Check the inertia switch. Is it on the Lambda counter and does it have a splotch of white paint? I see you are in Nanuet, NY. I am about 15 minutes from you in NJ. There are several Delorean owners nearby. One is in Pearl River on Town Line Road under RT 303. One is in Nanuet. Another is in Congers. We had 2 for the parade in Tappan last year. The local club is the DMA.
David Teitelbaum
Location: Reedsburg, WI
Posts: 4,026
My VIN: 5180
Club(s): (DMWC) (DCUK)
Mike,
It could be several possibilities.
Fuel---- failing RPM relay. Can you here the Fuel pump prime briefly when turning the key to the run position?
Ignition --- Loose or corroded terminals on coil or ballast resistor.
Cold start injector--- not functioning properly during cranking, Assuming fuel delivery is GOOD.
Since your new here can you provide some history of he car? How often do you drive it? How long have you owned it? What is the recent maintenance history?
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: Purmerend, Netherlands
Posts: 747
My VIN: 06513
Club(s): (DCN)
Check the connection (the transparent / yellowish one) from the resistor pack to the starter relay next to the pack.
Sometimes this one gets disconnected and you won't see it is.
Check if you have a spark at the plug; if no spark, often that connector is the culprit.
Welmoed
Black D 1981-11 sold
Toyota Prius III 2009-07 (sold)
Mazda MX-30 (BEV) 2020-09
Posts: 4,808
My VIN: 3937
I'd put my money on a connection on the ballast resistor as well. With the intermittent timing you've seen, that might exlpain it.
Sept. 81, auto, black interior
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