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1995 Chevrolet Astro Repair Question


Topics covered: Starter, Alternator, Battery.
Mileage: 155,000 miles.

Asked on November 13, 2012

Chevrolet Astro Starter Problem

My astro recently stopped on me. No warning. it cranked and wouldn't start. I've replaced a bad starter, fuel filter, drive belt, alternator, battery, and oil pressure sensor; as well as the fuel pump relay. It almost turned over 3 times, but no action. Please help for I am almost out of money. I did buy the ignition cool but haven't put it on till I got a 2ND opinion. Help
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Replied on November 14, 2012

GOT COIL?

WHAT THE HECK....STICK IT ON TOO!

NOW LET'S BACK UP AND FIGGER OUT WHAT'S MISSING?????

COMPRESSION---FUEL---OR SPARK?

LET'S DO THIS OUTSIDE.....HAVE A WET TOWEL AND A FIRE EXTINGUISHER HANDY.....STUFF DOES HAPPEN!

EZ TEST FOR FUEL, OR LACK OF, BEING THE PROBLEM---SHOOT A 2-3 SECOND BURST OF STARTER FLUID INTO THE THROTTLE BODY AND TRY TO START IT

WHAT HAPPENS?.....DID IT SPIT AND SPUTTER?....RUN FOR 3 SECONDS?......WHAT DID IT DO??????

THE MEDIC

Tiny Answered by CJ MEDEVAC (expert)
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