1996 Chevy Astro Starting up

1996 CHEVROLET ASTRO
185,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SFLORES0358
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When I turn the key i hear a clicking sound and van does not crank. I can start van by removing the relay in the fuse relay bos and manually connecting the pins with a wire. i have replaced batterty, solenoid, starter, and alternator, Sometimes it starts and sometimes it just clicks.
Jan 2, 2010 at 2:06 PM
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RASMATAZ
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When you do this,do you use the ignition switch? Jumping the relay terminal A6 to B4 that has a purple wire will cause the starter to engage the engine.Is this the case?


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Jan 2, 2010 at 5:54 PM
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SFLORES0358
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Yes, the ignition switch is in the on position
Jan 2, 2010 at 7:41 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Either the ground side of the coil on relay is open or the relay is defective-check and test
Jan 2, 2010 at 8:59 PM