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115 messages, Last post on Dec 07, 2009 at 8:20 AM
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Replying to: frostystone (Jul 23, 2009 2:25 pm) I also have a '94 Astro but have not experienced your particular problem but I did have to replace my water pump and elected to get rid of my air conditioner for a "dummy" pulley. Could your problem possibly be, 1)- a bearing going bad on the AC? (mine was getting hot because the AC would not let the fan belt turn the fan fast enough). Or 2)- Could the thermostat be not opening fully and needs replaced? Check by dropping it in pan of boiling water. Or 3)- Could it have another leak somewhere and be low on antifreeze? Just some thoughts. |
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Replying to: helpmetoday (Jul 21, 2009 6:59 pm) Are you experiencing any other losses other than engine quitting? Here's my story for you to consider. My 94 Astro would die all of a sudden with loss of horn and lights as well. After a few moments the power returned and I was able to restart and be on my way. The 4rth time it did this it was for good. I realized also my fuel pump start up noise was missing. Checked wiring, fuses, fusable links, and relays but they were all good. It turns out the problem was the firewall plug itself behind the battery with the four wires. The plug was only feeding 3 wires. The other wire was dead and was the one that fed the lights, fuel pump, and horn. I wired it up direct and it is working. Check to make sure all four lines have power. Hope this helps. |
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My van is acting as if there is no battery, I stick the key in the ignition and it freely rotates from ACC all the way to start, but there is no reaction from the van--no dome lights, no dash lights, no starter...NOTHING. The battery reads a littel over 18 volts. I put the voltmeter down at the solenoid, and it is good. The connections at the battery are good. The terminals are clean. I tried to jump the van using my Jeep, but the van just acts as if there is no battery. I even went so far as to disconnect the battery, and hook the jumper cables to the battery cables, but nothing. The only thing I can think of is the cylinder where the key goes in. Any ideas/opinions?
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Replying to: sgtpsychosis (Aug 22, 2009 12:11 pm) |
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The battery on my 2003 Safari would not turn the van over. Because it is the original battery, I replaced it with a new one. It starts fine now but, when I turn the ignition key I hear a clicking noise before starting it. It clicks about 6 times and then stops. I heard this clicking with the old battery and thought it was because the battery was low or dead. Anyone have any idea what this may be?
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Replying to: rpep (Nov 29, 2009 10:58 am) Note: Just because your getting 12-14 volts at the starter doesn't necessarily mean that you have a good ground. A week ground will prevent adequate amperage from reaching the starter (not the solenoid).
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Replying to: Steve_01 (Nov 29, 2009 7:19 pm)
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Replying to: rpep (Nov 30, 2009 9:18 am)
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Replying to: Steve_01 (Nov 30, 2009 3:47 pm)
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Replying to: rpep (Dec 01, 2009 11:56 am) |
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