parked 5 mos,charged battery,won't start '02 astro

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Sep 25, 2011 | 8:36 PM

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kevinkpk

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From: kevinkpk

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Originally Posted by 2002chevyastro

We found something under the van on the passenger side that looks like a starter motor (we googled an image of one) but where is the bendix spring? Can you give me a detailed account of where it is and what it looks like? Sorry for our ignorance but we don't know much of anything about vans.

Thw bendix is part of the starter

Nov 3, 2011 | 2:54 PM

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jelectrico

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That is the fuel pump sound

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Originally Posted by 2002chevyastro

I cant hear the engine at all. The van makes a very soft sound when I turn the key. It's like a soft hair dryer type of sound. I didn't hear any clicking.

I can't try to jump it just yet bc my boyfriend is home but we're def gonna try that.

The 2 second sound you hear is the fuel pump priming ( building pressure).
The battery must be fully charged before you can start the engine.

Nov 3, 2011 | 3:04 PM

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jelectrico

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Originally Posted by kevinkpk

Thw bendix is part of the starter

Bendix is a type of starter solenoid and it is a part of the starter, as a unit .
that is the part sitting on the starter and that is where the thick wire is connected. Spring is inside, so don't worry about it.
First of all, just take the battery to any service station and have it fully charged.
One thing! Before I forget. Without starting the engine ( Key turned to ON position only, not to start ) Move transmission shift lever to different positions.
Car can only engage the starter in Park or Neutral positions.
If the vehicle was sitting for months, then the switch may have a build up a layer of non- conductive material, so few times moving the lever from P to 1 and back will do the job.
Good luck!