1998 GMC Savana Will not Start, Will not Crank

1998 GMC SAVANA
132,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DMURPHY1
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I have a 1998 GMC Savana Conversion Van. When I turn the ignition key I get Nothing. I have a push button battery saver on the dash. When I push it in I get power and the clock comes on however when I turn the key it immediately click back off without the engine ever turniing over. The battery is new and all connections tight.

About 3 months agoi I had a similar problem and they replaced the ECM computer and took the security card mechanism mounted under the dash out and it's run fine up until now. Any suggestions.
Nov 10, 2010 at 10:56 AM
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JDL
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I looked at info for G1500, 5.7L engine, savana. I'd still have to make sure the battery has a full charge and all connections are clean and tight. Also, have to make sure the charging system is working. Then I would check the starter circuit. You may have to check feed to and from the ignition switch. Then I would check the starter circuit. Don't know about the battery saver button?


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Nov 10, 2010 at 11:15 AM
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