The first thing I would do is clean where the push-on (spade type) connector, from the ignition switch, attaches to the starter solenoid. Also making sure that it fits tightly. Then (tell me you haven't heard this before) clean all the grounds ... especially the one from the transmission to the frame. Cleaning grounds entails removing the bolts, screws, connectors, whatever, and polishing the mating surfaces. Sometimes new fasteners are in order. You could possibly have a faulty starter solenoid as well as other issues but the above will cure many problems. Mike
robertmstewart wrote: > Hello fellow Vanagoneeršs, > > So this Sunday I drove from Upstate NY to Forest Hills Queens, upon arrival > I turned off the engine. 5 Minutes later I went to start the van and > nothing happened. Not a sound. > > I checked to see if the exterior lights were working and they were, then I > checked the interior lights worked, stereo worked, and the lights on the > dash worked. I turned it all off. > > I waited 5 minutes, then it started no problem. > > I have been driving the van every weekend on 2-4 hour trips every weekend > and locally around town for months with no issue. > > So what was the problem? What do I need to be checking on? Will it happen > again? > > TIA. > > > > Rob > NYC/Long Beach, NY > 88 Wolfsburg, Silver > http://web.mac.com/rmstewart > AIM: rmstewart@mac.com > |
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