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#130 of 163 Re: 2000 Venture-some days works, some days dies (not battery) [chelmarsie] by chases Jun 22, 2009 (6:47 am)
Replying to: chelmarsie (Jun 21, 2009 10:07 pm) I'm willing to bet that it's the alternator!   If your hubby has a meter have him check to see that it is charging while the engine is ideling. It should give you a reading around 13 to 14 amps.   If your hubby does not have a meter, ask the nearest autoparts place to see if they would check it in the van for you. Most will do it for free. Replies to this message: chelmarsie (Jun 22, 2009 9:31 am) chelmarsie (Aug 18, 2009 7:56 am)
#131 of 163 Re: 2000 Venture-some days works, some days dies (not battery) [chases] by chelmarsie Jun 22, 2009 (9:31 am)
Replying to: chases (Jun 22, 2009 6:47 am) thanks so much. I will talk to my hubby when he gets home. Hoping we can figure this thing out and not cost and arm and a leg. Thanks again, Penne Replies to this message: chelmarsie (Aug 18, 2009 7:56 am)
#132 of 163 Re: "checking" a fuse ??? How? [chases] by fleastiff Jun 22, 2009 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: chases (Jun 22, 2009 6:45 am) I don't have a meter or circuit tester of any sort. Would I need a special tool to extract a fuse from its slot? I tried to pull on one and tried to squeeze it a bit to release it but maybe just should have pulled harder.
#133 of 163 alternator by hummingbirdana Jun 23, 2009 (12:19 pm)
One month ago we repaired or whole ac system in our 2002 venture...one week after that we had to replace two pullys and altornator...took a trip to virginia from texas..van did good until two days after arival..alternator needed to be replaced again..mechanic said faulty alternator..van did great coming back to texas..now its been three days since we have been back and guess what...battery light on again.. someone mention it might be something to do with ac clutch...don't know but need help asap.
#134 of 163 Re: 2000 Venture-some days works, some days dies (not battery) [chelmarsie] by fleastiff Jun 23, 2009 (12:26 pm)
Replying to: chelmarsie (Jun 20, 2009 10:32 pm) >I have a 2000 Venture. >it wouldn't start or turn over at all. We jumped it ... Jumped it again. I was finally able to get someone to drive over with a set of jumper cables but my Chevy 2000 Venture didn't crank at all, so I don't think its a battery problem. What does this leave? Fuse? Starter? Lights, horn and radio work fine, so I never really thought that it was a dead battery or that the jump start attempt would work, I was just trying to eliminate some possibilities. Whats next??? Replies to this message: fleastiff (Jun 26, 2009 8:36 am) fleastiff (Jun 26, 2009 12:59 pm) chases (Jun 29, 2009 7:31 am) chases (Jun 29, 2009 7:35 am) chases (Jun 29, 2009 7:39 am) fleastiff (Jul 02, 2009 3:00 am)
#135 of 163 Re: 2000 Venture-some days works, some days dies (not battery) [fleastiff] by fleastiff Jun 26, 2009 (8:36 am)
Replying to: fleastiff (Jun 23, 2009 12:26 pm) Concerning my Chevy 2000 Venture that will not start: I went to an auto parts store to look at circuit continuity testers but they varied by voltage and price and nature of the probes. So I didn't know what to buy and wound up not buying anything with which to test the fuses since I just don't know what I am doing. Replies to this message: fleastiff (Jun 26, 2009 12:59 pm) chases (Jun 29, 2009 7:31 am) chases (Jun 29, 2009 7:35 am)
#136 of 163 Re: 2000 Venture-some days works, some days dies (not battery) [fleastiff] by fleastiff Jun 26, 2009 (12:59 pm)
Replying to: fleastiff (Jun 26, 2009 8:36 am) Anyone know HOW to remove the battery for testing at an autoparts store? Do I remove the fuse box that is above the battery first? How? Replies to this message: chases (Jun 29, 2009 7:31 am)
#137 of 163 Re: 2000 Venture-some days works, some days dies (not battery) [fleastiff] by chases Jun 29, 2009 (7:31 am)
Replying to: fleastiff (Jun 26, 2009 12:59 pm) to pull the battery you have to remove(and lay over) the fuse box. You also have to remove the radiator support beam that the fuse box attaches to. The battery is still difficult to remove then. I usually have to turn the battery up on end and lift straight up and out. Make sure you clean the cable ends good before installing new battery.
#138 of 163 Re: 2000 Venture-some days works, some days dies (not battery) [fleastiff] by chases Jun 29, 2009 (7:35 am)
Replying to: fleastiff (Jun 26, 2009 8:36 am) ask the parts guys that you are looking for a amp meter with a continuity checker. This is where you touch each lead together and the meter will buzz or beep. When you touch each lead of the fuse to the meter that buzz/beep is what your looking for on a good fuse. As far as removing the fuses... I have had to pull the fuses out with a set of plyers sometimes.
#139 of 163 Re: 2000 Venture-some days works, some days dies (not battery) [fleastiff] by chases Jun 29, 2009 (7:39 am)
Replying to: fleastiff (Jun 23, 2009 12:26 pm) does the starter click when you turn the key?   another possibility might be the key itself! These vans do have that antitheft key fob thing. Do you have a spare key to try?   In the end... you might need to find yourself a good mechanic. Not always a dealership one either! Replies to this message: fleastiff (Jul 02, 2009 3:00 am)

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