# Chevy Venture 2004 Power Issues

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-venture-2004-power-issues/123513>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** chevrolet, venture\
**Created:** [August 23, 2018, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-venture-2004-power-issues/123513 "2018-08-23T13:49:54Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 5\
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**Author:** ![Stephanie\_Keegan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Stephanie\_Keegan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie_Keegan)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2018, 1:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-venture-2004-power-issues/123513/1 "2018-08-23T13:49:54Z")

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Have replaced the battery and the alternator. Lights are working. But wont start without a jump. wont restart. Have had 2 mechanics look at it… First one replaced the alternator twice and checked the battery. Second one charged the battery, changed the altenator again, then ran a wire from the alternator to the battery ( so I could drive to work) It worked for 1 ride. and wont restart. Could this be an issue with the computer… Am I missing something??

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**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\
**Post date:** [August 23, 2018, 1:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-venture-2004-power-issues/123513/2 "2018-08-23T13:54:21Z")

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When it doesn’t start, does the starter motor turn the engine over (rrr-rrr-rrr) or not?

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**Author:** ![Stephanie\_Keegan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c89c15/32.png) [@Stephanie\_Keegan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Stephanie_Keegan)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2018, 9:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-venture-2004-power-issues/123513/3 "2018-08-24T21:31:15Z")

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it just clicks

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**Author:** ![shanonia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/9de053/32.png) [@shanonia](https://community.cartalk.com/u/shanonia)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2018, 9:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-venture-2004-power-issues/123513/4 "2018-08-24T21:39:59Z")

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Could be the solenoid in the starter motor. Quickest way that is not too expensive is to buy and install a rebuilt starter. Or take the starter out and take it to an auto electric shop. How much DIY do you want to do?

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**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\
**Post date:** [August 24, 2018, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/chevy-venture-2004-power-issues/123513/5 "2018-08-24T21:42:51Z")

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Have someone inspect the positive battery cable connection for corrosion.

 ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/c/cf83542187fe4748c0824cf35dc730df7c297e6f.jpg)  
 ![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/2X/3/392c3be14ec3f5c68fc3d6d9ab095df92f569c22.jpg)

Tester