Electrical issue

Asked by Riserblue Jan 20, 2020 at 02:41 PM about the 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6 Base Minivan

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Starting issue which seems to be electrical. Van
sometimes requires a boost but fires up right away.
I thought it might be battery but under load battery
is good. The radio and heater will sometimes stop
working but then will come back on a few minutes
later
What should I possibly be looking for as far as an
electrical issue?

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oilyspill answered 4 years ago

You can use digital multimeter leads across battery posts, have helper turn key to crank, the reading shouldn't drop below 9.6 volts, that is a generic spec. It depends on the issue? If your saying it cranks good but won't, check, spark at the plugs--proper fuel pressure--fuel injector pulse--any applicable trouble codes? Now, if your saying t he starter motor won't even crank the engine, that is different issue, have to check starter motor wiring circuits.

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