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1988 Astro runs good for a short time


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Canup
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Feb 11, 2011, 10:00 AM

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My Van V6 143000mi starts and runs good for 5 or 10 mi and the lights and power start to fad then stops 10 Min later it starts and runs good for 5 to 7 mi put new bat and alt in it do i get rid of it or fx it????


Hammer Time
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Feb 11, 2011, 11:13 AM

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Sounds like it's not charging. Check the charging voltage with the car idling and no accessories on.



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re-tired
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Feb 11, 2011, 6:17 PM

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Re: 1988 Astro runs good for a short time Sign In

have you checked the fuel filter ?


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