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> On Jul 30, 2015, at 10:27 AM, John Rodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> Something you might do after you get this problem sorted out. While all of
> our list vendors probably make/sell these, I'm most familiar with the
> starter relay kit made by Jay Brown. When installed per the instructions,
> the rekay takes the electrical load off the starting switch  circuit. The
> relay itself can be mounted inside the engine bay on the firewall, such as
> it is. But the really neat thing is, with ignition is on but not in the
> start position,  that if you pop off the cover to the relay, and depress
> the contacts in the relay, it functions as a remote starter switch. That's
> a very handy thing when of necessity you are working by yourself and need
> to start the engine. If the switch is off, you can just turn the engine
> this way without starting. Saves a lot of steps.
> 
> John
>> On Jul 30, 2015 9:45 AM, "Jeremy Stovin" <jjstov@yahoo.com> wrote:
>> 
>> It is an Automatic.
>> 
>> Tried to bang it. Wiggle it. Etc.
>> 
>> Thought it was hard start syndrome, but cooled down and now nothing still.
>> 
>> It was low on coolant, but seems unrelated to start. Oil leak, but still
>> on the stick.
>> 
>> I have a feeling it is the starter. I have been in denial since I replaced
>> it a couple years ago on my own.
>> 
>> I have a local guy coming to take a look.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> 
>>> On Jul 30, 2015, at 8:09 AM, Larry Alofs <lalofs@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
>>> 
>>> For click and hum but no cranking:  Have a helper hold the key in the
>> start
>>> position while you get under there and whack the starter with a hammer or
>>> rock or whatever.  Banging it with a broomstick or pipe inserted above
>> the
>>> rear wheel may also work.
>>> The "hard start syndrome" typically shows up when the engine is very hot
>>> and gets better after cooling down.  BTDT often.
>>> 
>>> Bad sound while the starter is cranking:  Most likely problems with the
>>> starter gear or alignment.  Is it manual or AT?
>>> 
>>> Coolant light flashing when temp seems normal:   Check the coolant level
>> in
>>> the expansion tank and the connection to the level sensor on the top of
>> the
>>> tank.  Else the temp gauge may have an electronic defect.  See the
>>> archives.   :-)
>>> 
>>> Good luck,
>>> Larry A.
>>> 
>>> 
>>>> On Thu, Jul 30, 2015 at 8:32 AM, Jeremy Stovin <jjstov@yahoo.com>
>> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> Still not starting. Wiggled and banged. Nothing. I do feel a click when
>>>> the key is turned. The other click and hum is the fuel pump(I think)
>> under
>>>> the van, by the slider.
>>>> 
>>>> Sent from my iPhone
>>>> 
>>>>> On Jul 30, 2015, at 5:37 AM, Jim Arnott <jrasite@EONI.COM> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Crawl under at sliding door.  Grab the starter and wiggle. Is it still
>>>> bolted in? BTDT….
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> On Jul 29, 2015, at 9:29 PM, Jeremy Stovin jjstov@yahoo.com
>>>> [wetwesties] <wetwesties-noreply@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Turned the key, and it started to turn, but making a godawful sound.
>>>> The best comparison is if you turned the ignition after the engine is
>>>> already running, but enough that I felt it under my foot. It did
>> actually
>>>> start and I went on 60 miles to the first sign of civilization.
>>