1999 Chevy Astro Engine will not turnover

143,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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ROBERT LEE 55
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I have an intermitten problem where the engine will not turn over when starting the van. I can hear the fuel pump hum, the dash information lights come on, and the starter relay is clicking but the starter does nothing. It does this either cold or hot, in park or neutral. Wait a while and everything cranks just fine.
Jul 5, 2010 at 2:26 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Try engaging the engine by shorting the starter solenoid let me know
Jul 5, 2010 at 2:52 PM
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ROBERT LEE 55
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[quote:bb1bf3998f="rasmataz"]Try engaging the engine by shorting the starter solenoid let me know[/quote:bb1bf3998f]

Thanks rasmataz. I will try this the next time it won't crank.
Jul 6, 2010 at 1:11 PM
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