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Wouldn't start...now it will!!!
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:40 pm
by huntnfreak
I went to take my 2000 Safari for a run yesterday from cold start. It started perfectly as usual but when I got 100 feet out of the driveway, it quit like someone turned off the key. No sputter or anything. Tried repeatedly to start it but nothing. It was quite foggy out and damp though I've never had an issue with it ever in any conditions. Got it back in the driveway, left overnight with charger on it. Checked fuses under the hood today and found nothing. Got ready to pull doghouse but tried starting it and it fired up without any hesitation. Had planned to start a tuneup for a slight miss that had occurred under a heavy load some time back so I better get on it. Any ideas out there other than the cap or wires? Haven't changed the fuel filter since I got it 2 years back and don't know when it was done prior. Fuel pump runs every time key turns on so not thinking that. Thank you in advance for any info.
Re: Wouldn't start...now it will!!!
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 4:08 pm
by LiftedAWDAstro
I would source a Delco cap, rotor, wires and plugs. I would change the fuel filter too while you are at it.
Re: Wouldn't start...now it will!!!
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 7:37 pm
by Smiliesafari
What Dean said plus a new coil.
Re: Wouldn't start...now it will!!!
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:44 pm
by huntnfreak
Well I changed the plugs, wires, rotor and cap. There was some wear on the plugs and the terminals of the cap and rotor had some of the same. Tried to change the fuel filter but only able to crack one fitting but not the other do to rust. I sprayed it with some penetrating fluid and I'll keep working at it. Started the van up and it sounded pretty good but til i get the coil, I wont have extreme confidence in it not operating without issues. Thanks for the advise. Keep you posted.
Re: Wouldn't start...now it will!!!
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 5:45 pm
by LiftedAWDAstro
I bet without the coil being changed, it'll run much better.
Re: Wouldn't start...now it will!!!
Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:15 pm
by lockdoc
Just went through the same with my 98 so this may help others. Once I narrowed it down to no spark I figured it was one of four things. Going through the factory manual this is what I went with:
1) Cam Position Sensor. Crossed that off because I found out the van will run without it.
2) Crank Position Sensor. Crossed that off too. I found if the fuel pump runs while cranking, the CPS is working.
3) Coil. Installed a new one. Half mile down the hill I realized it wasn't the coil.
4) Ignition module. This is mounted right next to the coil on a heat sink. After WALKING back up the hill I bought the ignition module and replaced. All is right with the world again. Well kinda. Did I mention the fuel pump and starter?........