Melissa: The starting system includes the Battery, Solenoid, and starter. If the van started properly before it would indicate a bad battery and this is the first thing to check. Following that check your starter and solenoid. If the starter is bad, it is usually prudent to replace the solenoid at the same time. Victor... On Thu, 21 Jan 1999 14:21:09 -0500 "Melissa E. Mourkas" <legacy@JAVANET.COM> writes: >This morning I threw my duffle bag into my 87 Syncro for the last leg >of >my trip home, turned the key, and............nothing, no starter, no >cranking. > >Further investigation seems to indicate a strong battery, and I can >hear >the solenoid making noise, but the starter won't crank. > >Suggestions, insight, incantations, and prayer are all welcome! > >Any help is appreciated. (At least I am at my sister's place and >warm.) > >Tony Mourkas >(c/o legacy@javanet.com) > >* In "LIMBO" in western Massachusetts * > |
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