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1998 Chevrolet Astro, Ignition Photo
Posted to the Waveform Library on 1/18/2001

Ignition cylinder shown, has a weak magnet, causing an intermittent no start condition, at low ambient temperatures around 32F. When the key is turned to start, the magnet passes a Hall Effect switch and a signal is produced for the Passlock theft deterrent sy...

 

car Vehicle Data

1998 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L

Engine4.3 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed AutomaticTransmission (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
SubsystemIgnition
ComponentOther
ConditionKnown Bad

car Vehicle Data

1998 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L

Engine4.3 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed AutomaticTransmission (Electronic)
DeliveryFuel Injection
SubsystemIgnition
ComponentOther
ConditionKnown Bad