98 Chevy astro van

1998 CHEVROLET ASTRO
98,000 MILES • 4.3L • V6 • AUTOMATIC
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MAMA02
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My van won't start. The headlights stay bright when I try to start it. The dash lights come on. The alternator was replaced a year ago or so. The last couple of weeks it has been getting hard to start. It has plenty of gas in it.
Jan 22, 2016 at 11:12 AM
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PACO8224
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If it's been hard to start I would check the battery first.
Jan 22, 2016 at 11:23 AM
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MAMA02
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When I plugged it up to a battery charger it said charge complete. Could it still be the battery
Jan 22, 2016 at 11:27 AM
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PACO8224
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Yes need to check it to see if it's low on cranking amps
Jan 22, 2016 at 12:37 PM
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MAMA02
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Thanks I am going to take it out in the morning and go have it tested. That would be an easy fix!!
Jan 22, 2016 at 12:40 PM
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