If it is the starter solenoid, you can get a new starter (w/solenoid) from
your FLAPS.
with a lifetime warranty. Here in Minneapolis, $82.99+ core at O'reilly's.

Tom L

On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 7:57 AM, Hector Zapata <hlzapata@gmail.com> wrote:

> BTDT, you can try jumping the starter with a wire from the alternator to
> see
> if it's the switch or the starter (it's accessible from the engine bay, and
> please be careful). I hace a Ford solenoid connected to mine (don't ask).
> The starter relay fix should work, too.
>
> Hector
> 1990 Carat 'Ursula'
>
>
> >
> >
> > Just attempted to start my van after it was sitting in the garage for a
> few
> > weeks. Reconnected the battery (green diode indicated a good charge), oil
> > and coolant levels good.
> >
> > Turned the key and heard the fuel pump kick in, red dash lights for the
> oil
> > and battery levels lit up and the brief flashing red for engine temp but
> > the
> > engine did not begin to turn over at all.
> >
> > So I am at a loss. Starting motors do not fail catastrophically right?
> > Could
> > this be a wirung issue?
> >
> > This is an '89 automatic.
> >
> > Any advice is greatly appreciated.
> >
> > Cheers,
> > Phil Menchions
> > '89 Westy
> >
>