2002 Chevy Astro

2002 CHEVROLET ASTRO
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J. CLOW
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2002 Chevy Astro
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I have noticed in the past when trying to start the Astro that it would have difficulty starting. It would stutter, or seem to "struggle" to get going. This would only happen after a good rain the night before, or after sitting in the rain at some point during the day. Now some year or so later after trying to start the Astro, it will not start at all but it did not rain the night before I tried to start it so I am uncertain now whether one had anything to do with the other. (It was also noticeable that after or during a rain the Astro, while driving, would stutter as well). Do you think you could help me out with this problem, we are at home fixers and do not want to have it towed if it is something we can fix here? Thank you.
Apr 10, 2008 at 6:01 AM
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Sounds like tyopical ignition wires failing, how old are they?

The 4.3 motors had a problem with the distributer cap additionally. Moisture can build up in the distributor from a plugged vent hole. in it.

Unless the cap and wires are new and of a quality brand, I would be suspicious of cap, rotor, and wires ready for replacement. You can use a spark tester to help verify this.
Apr 10, 2008 at 6:08 AM
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J. CLOW
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As far as I know the wires are original (meaning we have never changed them). We did purchase a new battery/wires etc. but nothing else. I will certainly check out your suggestion it sounds like that is exactly what is happening. Thank you for your time and advice.
Apr 10, 2008 at 6:13 AM
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