Shut off for 5 minutes. Wouldn't turn over at all?

Tiny
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Drove van a few miles. Shut off for 5 minutes. Wouldn't turn over at all. Applied jump box(although battery is new) and it started, then died less then 10 seconds later. I was able to get it to start 3 more times after cleaning battery connections and checking connections at block ground and starter, but each time it died within seconds. Had it towed home. I can get the starter to spin by jumping it, but it seems that the starter relay is not firing. I swapped it with another I know to be functioning. The transmission range sensor appears to be working(the gear indicator and backup lights function properly).
Any suggestions?

Thanks.
Saturday, September 7th, 2013 AT 7:12 PM

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Tiny
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I should add that the ignition switch appears to be functioning properly as well, although I don't know the proper procedure to test it at start position.
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Monday, August 31st, 2020 AT 1:13 PM
Tiny
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So is the problem the car wont crank over, or that the engine stalls and wont restart?
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Monday, August 31st, 2020 AT 1:13 PM
Tiny
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Correct. I've gotten it to start a few times, but most the time the starter relay isn't getting coil common and fuel pump relay has no coil power. I replaced the ignition switch with no change.
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Monday, August 31st, 2020 AT 1:13 PM
Tiny
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It sounds like the new battery might be defective. Can you check it with a volt gauge?

check this link:

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

let me know what you find.
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Monday, August 31st, 2020 AT 1:13 PM

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