runs when it wants to

1999 CHEVROLET ASTRO
258,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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DAVID PAQUIN JR.
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Drive down the road my voltage will drop van will almost stall have to feather gas seems to jump back up on volts and van stays running for few more seconds then does it again. Then eventually it will quit running. put it in neutral sometimes it will start back up most times it does not. I have replaced coil fuel filter. I was wondering what I have to get next?
Feb 5, 2017 at 10:31 AM
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JIS001
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If the voltage is dropping then the first thing you need to do is check your charging system.
Here is a link on how to test the alternator.


https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

Feb 5, 2017 at 1:40 PM
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DAVID PAQUIN JR.
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It left me stranded just quit going down the rd I coasted in a guys driveway the guy said he needed it moved by the next day so he could get his semi out he jumped in it it started up he moved it I go there to drive it home cuz I couldn't get it started the day it got left there thinking problem was solved I got there started right up made it bout 5 miles up the rd and it died again and wouldn't start
Feb 7, 2017 at 9:41 AM
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HMAC300
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scan for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge auto parts rent gauge see
link.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator
Feb 8, 2017 at 7:36 AM