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by fsnrod
Thu May 09, 2013 1:45 pm
Forum: Off-Road
Topic: 5 inch astro lift for under $300
Replies: 12
Views: 7452

Re: 5 inch astro lift for under $300

yeah i did have to do a little trimming up front...it wasnt much though. i used a $10 die grinder from harbor freight and a cut off wheel to just follow the wheel well line down the bumper a little. the tires are firestone destination AT 30x9.5/15 so they are actually only 29.5 inches tall. i was a...
by fsnrod
Thu May 09, 2013 7:02 am
Forum: General
Topic: fuel tank skid plate
Replies: 2
Views: 2234

fuel tank skid plate

Where can I find a skid plate for the fuel tank on my 2000 astro cargo it's rusted out?
by fsnrod
Thu May 02, 2013 5:15 am
Forum: ELECTRICAL
Topic: door locks
Replies: 4
Views: 3508

Re: door locks

A mechanic told me it's probably the body control module has anyboby got any information on this?
by fsnrod
Wed May 01, 2013 2:00 pm
Forum: ELECTRICAL
Topic: ignition switch
Replies: 5
Views: 3641

Re: ignition switch

A guy at the parts store told me about the hole on top of the housing and what it looked like and to push down on the keeper and turn the switch to get it apart I just took a shot at drilling the hole and was surprised when it worked.
by fsnrod
Wed May 01, 2013 5:59 am
Forum: ELECTRICAL
Topic: ignition switch
Replies: 5
Views: 3641

Re: ignition switch

I drilled a 1/4 inch hole 1 3/4 inches back centered on middle of the key from edge of top cover put a small allen wrench in the hole turned key to the start position pushed down on the allen wrench while turning the key back to the run position pulled out the clylinder pushed in the new one put a 1...
by fsnrod
Wed May 01, 2013 5:08 am
Forum: ELECTRICAL
Topic: door locks
Replies: 4
Views: 3508

Re: door locks

I cleaned and lubricated all the linkages on all the doors. The first time you push the button they click loud and usally open or lock the doors push it again they barely click and won't lock or unlock the doors. new battery fully charged all that everything else works.
by fsnrod
Tue Apr 30, 2013 1:30 pm
Forum: ELECTRICAL
Topic: door locks
Replies: 4
Views: 3508

door locks

I have a 2000 astro cargo the door locks sometimes unlock and lock the rear door passenger door and sliding door never the drivers door it moves the lock a little on the drivers door you can hear the actuaters clicking.I checked the wiring on the hinge side of both doors there is no cracks or broken...
by fsnrod
Sat Apr 27, 2013 11:42 am
Forum: ELECTRICAL
Topic: ignition switch
Replies: 5
Views: 3641

ignition switch

can the ignition switch cylinder be replaced without taking the steering wheel and all that off?
by fsnrod
Wed Apr 10, 2013 9:51 am
Forum: Climate Control
Topic: blower motor
Replies: 2
Views: 3079

blower motor

How do replace the blower motor on a 2000 astro it looks like it's under a plastic shroud do you have to take off the fender to work on it?
by fsnrod
Wed Apr 10, 2013 8:37 am
Forum: General
Topic: 1st or second generation van
Replies: 5
Views: 3001

1st or second generation van

What years are 1st generation vans or what year does the 2nd generation start?
by fsnrod
Sat Apr 06, 2013 12:15 pm
Forum: BRAKES
Topic: brakes on 2000 astro cargo
Replies: 1
Views: 2777

brakes on 2000 astro cargo

The brakes on my 2000 astro cargo sometimes are hard and will not stop it if I let up they will work it doesn't happen all the time sometime they work fine. It seems like it has something to do with anti lock brakes.
by fsnrod
Tue Dec 04, 2012 6:05 am
Forum: STARTING ISSUES
Topic: van won't start
Replies: 2
Views: 3056

van won't start

1995 Safari won't start when it's raining out whats the problem?
by fsnrod
Thu Sep 20, 2012 11:54 am
Forum: STEERING
Topic: hard steering
Replies: 1
Views: 2750

hard steering

My 1995 safari developed hard steering after I replaced the cooler return line from the power steering to the pump. I replaced one idler arm all the rest of the steering linkage seems okay would worn ball joints cause this they seem okay? I was wondering if I had to bleed that system after I changed...
by fsnrod
Thu Apr 05, 2012 8:08 am
Forum: ELECTRICAL
Topic: headlight switch
Replies: 2
Views: 1769

headlight switch

I would like to know if you can get a headlight switch that you turn off for my 2000 astro? They had them before 2000 I was wondering if ??they would work in my 2000?