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Old Dec 16, 2024 | 02:51 PM
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Cranking issue

Hi folks,
last week finally I register my van and got the plates. Next morning I have issue with cranking.
Any help will be welcome.

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Old Dec 16, 2024 | 07:04 PM
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Sometimes when it's cold out, the fender mounted solenoid can use a little "tap". Just lightly, like with the handle of a screwdriver. If you have help, put a test light or meter on the solenoid and see if you get power when you turn the key all the way forward.
 
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Old Dec 17, 2024 | 07:13 PM
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Check voltage on relay terminals while turning key to start.
I did have same thing when my starter solenoid cable came loose on the solenoid terminal.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2024 | 08:24 AM
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Yesterday it crank and start from first turn without doing anything on the rellay/solenoid/starter... very strange.
 
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Old Dec 18, 2024 | 09:17 AM
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Inspect the wire from relay to starter solenoid and clean and retighten connections on relay and starter solenoid as a PM. And I would get a spare starter relay handy just in case.
 
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