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Subject:Re: Start problems need help on the road
From:Mark Dearing
Date:Thu, 14 Apr 2011 10:28:25 EDT

In a message dated 4/14/2011 10:01:32 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
a.robinson.lists@GMAIL.COM writes:

I had a  similar problem for a bit and to get around it, I just attached a
remote  starter switch to the starter, ran it under the back hatch and left
it under  the back seat. It's a great tool to have even afterward and fairly
cheap at  $10-20.

Depending on the issue that may fix you up  temporarily.

If you can't find a remote starter button , just run a wire to the small
wire on the solenoid of the starter into the engine compartment and use the
hot  wire on the back of the alt. to jump it. A PITA to have to remove the
engine  cover everytime to do this ,so a remote starter button would be
better.   be sure the van is out of gear and brake is on.   later  mark d