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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 11:27 AM
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Van will not Turn Over..

What would Cause the Engine not to turn over on My Van? The Battery is Charged, It has a New Starter, New Solinoid, new Ignition Switch, but when You turn the Key, Nothing Happens!! I can Hear the Fuel Pump Start and that is It. Any ideas??
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 11:43 AM
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What year, what engine? That will help, if it's a pre '93 E250 or E350, or a pre '92 E150 then it has an adjustable ignition switch. The key may be turning but the switch may not be traveling to the correct spot.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 11:47 AM
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It's a 1991 e150. 5.0 liter engine.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 12:02 PM
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Ok, the switch has elongated holes in it. Try setting the switch right dead in the middle and see what happens. If that fails call a buddy or your wife and have them help. Grab a test light and pull the wire off the "S" (should be a single wire with a rubber boot on one small terminal) and see if you have power there when the key is in the "START" position.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2007 | 08:24 PM
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jump 12 volts to to the s terminal
if it starts then the problem is in the switch system
including the neutral saftey switch
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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It ended up being a rod in the steering Column itsself, Cheap Part, Expensive labor, Steering Column had to be taken completely apart.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 07:05 PM
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that sucks dont it. 2.00 dollar part, 200.00 labor!
 
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