why want my van start

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was idling when it died but the distributor is turning and the fuel pump is kicking on oh yeah and starting fluid want make it hit it just cranks and cranks

straightlaid in Winchester KY

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Jun 2, 2015

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stevieray1on Jun 2, 2015

spark test needed.

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globalhelperon Jun 2, 2015

DO YOU HAVE SPARK AT SPARK PLUGS?

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straightlaidon Jun 2, 2015

I'll check this evening when I get in . o really need this fixed if I can I'm fixing to be homeless lol I'm panicking exactly how can I check them

robameseyon Jul 21, 2015

These vans are very common for this issue, more than likely your crankshaft position sensor. Or camshaft position sensor

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robameseyon Jul 21, 2015

Crankshaft position sensor,should be down by the balancer or back by the flywheel. Also check camshaft position sensor

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stevieray1on Jul 21, 2015

been over 6 weeks,no reply.must have fixed it!

robameseyon Jul 21, 2015

It's always good to have them answers out there anyway for future reference, and people seeking answers to the same question

stevieray1on Jul 21, 2015

i know,but the reason i said that is,i'm trying to get reply back from original question!

robameseyon Jul 21, 2015

My answer is the proper reply, with a bad crankshaft position sensor, there will be no spark. It picks up a certain spot on the crankshaft and tells the distributor it's time to fire cause the valves and pistons are in the proper position for that certain cylinder to fire. Without that sensor functioning properly it will not send spark were it's needed! Which causes a no start situation!

stevieray1on Jul 21, 2015

there you go,very good answer for more people with same problem to see.i was not talking about you or your answer! i was just trying to get a reply from the original person that posted there question to see if they ever got it fixed,but most don't reply back.your answer is good,keep up the good work!

robameseyon Jul 21, 2015

Kinda works like a magnito on a lawnmower engine or motorcycle engine. THanks for your kind words, I love auto mechanics it's kinda like my puzzle.

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