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Econoline Van won't start after warm-up. - 6/12/2005 2:27:40 PM

jsfpilot2b

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Ater engine warms up it won't start. Turns over real slow like a dead battery. I have replaced battery, alternator, starter and voltage regulator. Still is the same... Could it be the coil getting hot and not working???? Please help.

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RE: Econoline Van won't start after warm-up. - 9/6/2006 1:36:38 AM

oscar7777

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Check the ground cable for corrosion that is hard to see. Use ohm meter to check for resistance in cable.
Tempratures go up and so does the resistance in wiring.

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RE: Econoline Van won't start after warm-up. - 9/6/2006 7:57:30 AM

jsfpilot2b

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Thanks Oscar,
You have great troubleshooting skills. I fixed the problem back in '05. It took me maybe a month to figure it out. I had called an uncle who's a very good auto mechanic he had me check the ground cable from the battery. I disconnected it fom the battery and gave it a little tug. I was amazed.... The cable had corroded and broken down near the attach point at the block. I couldnt believe it.
I had spent nearly $180 replaceing ignition parts not to mention the labor. I am pleased to say that it's running great a year later.
Thanks for the posts.
Jonathan

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