1995 Chevy Astro IGNITION PROBLEM

Tiny
RICK5539
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET ASTRO
  • 6 CYL
  • AWD
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  • 115,210 MILES
I had a problem with the van not starting when you turn the key nothing happened (click). Checked battery it was good. Replaced the starter and was working fine(about 1 month)then all the sudden I am having the same problem. I kept playing, turning the key and eventually it did start but then after starting the van about 15 times the problem happenend again.
Monday, November 8th, 2010 AT 9:36 AM

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Tiny
JDL
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The purple wire at the starter solenoid S terminal should be hot with key in the crank position, is it? If not, backtrack the circuit, my info shows that voltage comes from ignition switch.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_astro_starter_circuit_1.jpg

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Monday, November 8th, 2010 AT 9:47 AM
Tiny
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The ignition switch you are refering to is that the one that is strapped to the column down by the brake or the ignition key switch?
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Monday, November 8th, 2010 AT 10:40 AM
Tiny
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My info shows this for ignition switch location.


https://www.2carpros.com/forum/automotive_pictures/170934_astro_ignition_switch_1.jpg

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Monday, November 8th, 2010 AT 11:43 AM

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