Date:         Thu, 6 Nov 2003 07:58:55 -0500
Reply-To:     dr <dxrobertson@NETSCAPE.NET>
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From:         dr <dxrobertson@NETSCAPE.NET>
Subject:      Re: 82 now cranks but stil won't start when hot.
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What does it "not" do when hot and it wont start?  If the starter has trouble turning over, then check your wireing.  You can run a wire directly from a hot source to the selenoid to bypass all the start wire to test this out.  First turn switch key to run, then connect the jumper wire and see if it starts.

If the starter and engine are turning over ok, then it could be many things, you need to determimne if its fuel or ignition.  More likely fuel trouble, some things to check- leaky injectors, leaky cold start valve, bad cold start switch.

Do you have a manual?  You can get a  haynes for around $15 US and it explains all this.



dr

"Higginbotham, David A." <dhigginbotham@HAZENANDSAWYER.COM> wrote:

>Many thanks to those who helped me get the starter changed. The van
>cranks and runs like a champ YEA!!! Sometimes life's small
>accomplishments are the most rewarding :) (the brakes are sticking bad,
>but one problem at a time).
>
>I started this adventure in getting our van road worthy again by trying
>to fix a problem with the van not starting when it is hot. I received
>suggestions that I replace the cylinder head temperature sensor, those
>following this thread may remember my screw up in replacing the oil temp
>sender instead. I did eventually get the right parts in the right places
>and when I tried to crank her up to test it, well, that's right, the
>starter died. So.... now I have the van cranking but the problem is
>still there with not starting when it's hot. Has anyone had a similar
>experience? There are several good shops in my general area that I can
>take it to if I have to. But I am learning a lot and having some fun at
>the same time. Does anyone have any suggestions on where/how I might
>continue troubleshooting this problem?
>
>
>
>Very grateful for all the help,
>David Higginbotham
>82 Westfalia
>Silk Hope, NC
>

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