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There isn't one. Because it is operated by putting the van into gear, it is probably a function of the BCM from a switch on the gearbox. Check the socket for continuity to ground and also for rust.
Hi Mark,
Probably water is in the fuel, and the distributor could have moisture in it. The best way to clean the distributor, is to use denatured alcohol, also called methylated spirits. Dry off the distributor cap and the rotor button, then wash with the alcohol. This will mix with any moisture, and when you empty the distributor cap, all the moisture will also be removed. Allow it to dry off - evaporate, and its moisture free and ready to go.
You can also put 1/2 pint, or 500 ml of the same alcohol in your fuel tank - it will mix with any water, and pass through your fuel system without any harm.
Hopefully you will be able to fire up your van now, and have trouble free running, that is if you keep it out of ditches!
When it comes time to change the plugs and wires and distributor cap do the cap and rotor first. Remove the old cap with the wires still attached. Put the new cap and rotor on the distributor and transfer the old wires one at a time. Make sure both caps are lined up in regards to mounting position on the distributor. The cap will only mount one way. When you have this done then you can do the plugs and new wires, again one at a time. This way, when you are done the van should start right up and purr like a kitten. Hope this helps.
Take the doghouse out of the cab of the van (the cloth piece behind where you put the car in Drive, Park, Nuetral, etc). There you should see all your plug wires, your distributor cap, under that your rotor.. and under that your distributor.
Pretty self explanatory on how to get it off, its just a tight squeeze. Good luck
The distributor cap, spark plugs and wires are inside the van and you need to remove the glove compartment first then the heating duct then the hood. All this is located inside the van when these things are done you will see the distributor cap.
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