Key will turn on but very hard to get to start?

2000 CHRYSLER VAN
220,000 MILES
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WIKEM07
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Can turn the key fine but very hard and lucky to get it to connect. Replaced ignition where key goes, but still the same.
Jul 31, 2022 at 9:53 AM
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So, is this hard to start the engine or hard to get the engine to crank over, can you upload a quick video of what is going on? It sounds like the engine will not crank over, which 9 times out of 10 will be the starter motor. Here is a guide to help and the starter location and replacement instructions in the guides below:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know what happens.




Aug 1, 2022 at 9:46 AM
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