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1999 Chevrolet Express 2500 Question: My van will not crank when I turn the ignition key.The engine will not turn over

 

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wifey6161, 5.7L V8, Fort Lauderdale, FL, October 25, 2012, 10:09
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If I jump the starter solenoid with the ignition key in the on position it start up. After itnruns for a while it will crank with the ignition key, but if I let it set for a while I have to jump the starter solenoid again

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    Greg's Orange Auto (8805 Answers) , Orange, CA - (714) 361-9355
    globalhelper October 25, 2012, 12:42
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    have anti theft codes scanned to see if you have any faults with alarm to start with. you may have a key and or skim issue if this van have that system

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    your.mechanic October 25, 2012, 16:25
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    possible ignition switch

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