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WIN-ALDL, PROM BURNING, ERROR CODES, RPO CODES, SES LIGHT, CHECK ENGINE LIGHT, VIN INFO, FACTORY INSTALLED OPTIONS LIST
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Fri Mar 12, 2021 5:20 am
ELECTRICAL
USE THIS FORUM FOR ANY ELECTRICAL QUESTIONS SUCH AS WIRE COLOR CODES, BLOWING FUSES OR WIRING SHORTS.
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Last post Re: coil and bracket removal
by Bret Schmerker View the latest post
Thu Mar 11, 2021 3:45 pm
AUDIO / VIDEO
ANYTHING RELATED TO AUDIO OR VIDEO SYSTEMS WHETHER STOCK OR AFTERMARKET.
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by Bret Schmerker View the latest post
Fri Mar 05, 2021 2:07 pm
SECURITY
GOT A QUESTION ON THE FACTORY SECURITY SYSTEM OR IF YOU HAVE AN AFTERMARKET SYSTEM, POST IT HERE.
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Last post Re: Another 'won't start'-'98…
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Thu Mar 29, 2018 1:11 pm

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Speedometer No longer works HELP

Last post by risteff « Tue Dec 22, 2020 3:26 pm
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by meetthespeakers » Fri Apr 03, 2009 8:55 am
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2 nights ago the speedometer stopped working on my way home. All the other gauges work fine. I thought, okay easy enought, just replace the speedo...
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Last post by risteff
Tue Dec 22, 2020 3:26 pm
AC Gremlins

Last post by rpjn59 « Fri Apr 10, 2020 4:50 pm
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by astrojohn » Tue May 31, 2016 7:18 pm

I have a 2002 Astro AWD, only 130,000 miles. I've had it for a couple years now, and the air conditioning has worked. This spring, I thought I'd turn...

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Last post by rpjn59
Fri Apr 10, 2020 4:50 pm
LED resistor in front signal circuit.....where???

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Mon Jul 29, 2019 1:15 pm
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by Dayne66 » Wed Jul 24, 2019 10:30 pm

I looked at the schematic in the Haynes manual....just at the 'left front park/turn lamp'......LT Blue and Black go to the signal.....installed...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Mon Jul 29, 2019 1:15 pm
long crank when cold, hard start

Last post by MountainManJoe « Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:56 am
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by LaGrasta » Tue Dec 11, 2018 12:55 pm

I have no codes, but fairly often, the '98 cranks for nearly 20 seconds in the morning until it fires, and runs perfect the remainder of the day. I...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Tue Feb 26, 2019 10:56 am
"Early/Late" '98 differences

Last post by WE7X « Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:40 pm

by WE7X » Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:40 pm

I have seen references in the GM wiring diagram for my '98 Astro, which seem to refer to 'Early' and 'Late' versions.
Mine is a March '98 version...

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Last post by WE7X
Wed Jan 31, 2018 4:40 pm
ac/heater blower switch

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Tue Jan 30, 2018 6:12 pm
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by Pointplacekids » Mon Jan 29, 2018 4:03 pm

2002 Safari. Blower switch has only worked on high for about a year. Today it decided to take the day off. Where is the best place to start my hunt...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Tue Jan 30, 2018 6:12 pm
Security light on and overhead console is crazy!

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:09 am
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by Angrybird12 » Mon Sep 11, 2017 4:18 pm

I bought this 99 Astro LS on Saturday and have discovered a couple issues.
First is the Security light is on and stays on all the time but the van...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:09 am
P0420 Code

Last post by blacknome « Wed May 31, 2017 2:07 pm
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by SteveTR6 » Wed Feb 16, 2011 6:50 am

I had an earlier thread on this, which mysteriously disappeared. So I guess I need to start again; please bear with me.
I have a 2002 Astro with 139k...

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Last post by blacknome
Wed May 31, 2017 2:07 pm
Turn signals shorting out when in reverse

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Mon May 08, 2017 11:03 am
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by crushrus » Sat May 06, 2017 6:21 pm

Super weird problem.... 2003 Astro.... as the title suggests, turn signals work fine (although they don't auto off after you turn) but as soon as you...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Mon May 08, 2017 11:03 am
1999 astro dead

Last post by Chevyhulk « Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:00 am
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by Chevyhulk » Thu Oct 20, 2016 4:11 am

was driving along last week. back fired and died. replaced cap and rotor. and cam sensor under the cap.
got spark going into the cap but nothing...

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Last post by Chevyhulk
Sat Oct 22, 2016 11:00 am
Speedometer pegged, odometer works???

Last post by AstroWill « Mon Mar 28, 2016 7:09 am
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by Alaskavans » Sun Mar 13, 2016 10:23 pm

'96 Astro
Speedometer is fully wrap around pegged, but the odometer works. Any ideas?

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Last post by AstroWill
Mon Mar 28, 2016 7:09 am
Windshield Washer not pumping

Last post by WoodButcher « Sat Oct 31, 2015 2:48 pm
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by thumb » Thu Oct 29, 2015 9:53 pm

I have a '89 Astro van 4.3L and it has been with me since I bought it new and 365K miles later she's still going strong but with one little problem I...

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Last post by WoodButcher
Sat Oct 31, 2015 2:48 pm
chevy 2000 astro van

Last post by AstroWill « Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:23 pm
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by Mopic » Mon Sep 07, 2015 12:10 pm

I live In Illinois near Chicago; I have a 2000 Chevy Astro Van with the power locks and my lift gate doesn't lock not matter what I do; I heard about...

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Last post by AstroWill
Tue Sep 08, 2015 7:23 pm
How do I install an Anti theft switch?

Last post by 6spd_monte « Mon Sep 07, 2015 12:08 am
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by bunce1260 » Thu Aug 27, 2015 7:53 am

I'm wanting to install an anti theft switch but I'm not sure how to go about it.
Is the fuel pump the best wire to interrupt with a switch? And if...

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Last post by 6spd_monte
Mon Sep 07, 2015 12:08 am
My 2003 AM-FM CD player has AUX on the face, WHERE ?

Last post by AstroWill « Wed May 20, 2015 4:44 pm
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by trackvw » Wed May 13, 2015 3:56 pm

Hi

I have a 2003 with factory AM-FM CD player ,

on the front it says AUX , hopefully that means there is somewhere to plug my MP3 player into it...

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Last post by AstroWill
Wed May 20, 2015 4:44 pm
Vapor canister bracket

Last post by RINNY « Sat May 16, 2015 3:05 pm

by RINNY » Sat May 16, 2015 3:05 pm

Looking for a discontinued part. it is a vapor canister bracket GM part # 15042615. Any help in locating one is much appreciated.

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Last post by RINNY
Sat May 16, 2015 3:05 pm
DTC P1626

Last post by Stroverlander « Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:38 am
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by chesehd » Sat Apr 11, 2015 7:06 am

A search on 1626 yielded nothing so I seem to be treading new waters.

The van ran fine on Wednesday. Thursday afternoon, not so much.

It would turn...

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Last post by Stroverlander
Sat Apr 11, 2015 9:38 am
airbag light astro van 97

Last post by WoodButcher « Mon Mar 23, 2015 3:43 pm
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by liams212 » Wed Mar 18, 2015 5:53 am

hi
problem with my chevy astro van of 97 the indicator of airbag rest lights same after having to disconnect my airbag left the fuse as well as the...

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Last post by WoodButcher
Mon Mar 23, 2015 3:43 pm
Heater control lamps

Last post by Vanjoe « Mon Jan 12, 2015 3:53 pm
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by till » Thu Mar 14, 2013 11:07 am

As some of you may have read, I just finished re-lamping my radio. Now one of the lights has gone out on the heater controls just above the radio....

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Last post by Vanjoe
Mon Jan 12, 2015 3:53 pm
Cruise Control Inop

Last post by CaptSquid « Thu Nov 20, 2014 6:59 pm
Replies: 3
by CaptSquid » Sun Nov 09, 2014 5:04 pm

With all the vacuum lines in place and intact, I still don't have cruise control. Is it possible that the problem may lie in the Multi-Function...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Thu Nov 20, 2014 6:59 pm
Instrument and OBD bluetooth smart phone apps

Last post by photo_van « Sun Nov 09, 2014 9:58 am
Replies: 6
by photo_van » Sun Oct 27, 2013 7:28 am

I was given an extra smart phone and was thinking of installing it as a scan gauge. I have a code reader that plugs into my laptop, but I like the...

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Last post by photo_van
Sun Nov 09, 2014 9:58 am
97 Astro power door lock issues.

Last post by Vanjoe « Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:31 am
Replies: 17
by astrogus » Sun Aug 17, 2008 10:21 am
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Ever since i've owned my astro my power door locks havent worked. I checked for broken wires in the jamb area. The relays in the passenger side kick...
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Last post by Vanjoe
Sun Nov 09, 2014 8:31 am
light problems

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:41 am
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by muss51 » Sun Nov 02, 2014 4:38 am

i am having a light problem !
changed my starter on an 01 astro and then i noticed that my headlights did not come on every time i start the astro...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Nov 07, 2014 4:41 am
Please help me slay this electrical gremlin!

Last post by CaptSquid « Thu Jul 24, 2014 3:19 pm
Replies: 3
by tigre » Wed Jul 16, 2014 1:50 pm

Hi all, I'm having a bit of trouble and hope someone can help me out. I recently swapped out the stereo head unit in my 2003 Safari, and since then a...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Thu Jul 24, 2014 3:19 pm
What is factory jack rated for?

Last post by Herbie « Fri Jul 11, 2014 8:44 am
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by AlaskaSafari » Sun Jul 06, 2014 12:54 pm

I just bought an 96 Safari and it is missing the factory jack and tools.
What is the factory jack rated for? What would be safe replacement rating...

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Last post by Herbie
Fri Jul 11, 2014 8:44 am
interesting info I found for 94 Astro/Safari's

Last post by markinnh « Tue Jun 24, 2014 4:16 pm
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by markinnh » Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:14 pm

Ok I own a 94 AWD Astro van and looked into improving things such as mileage and performance.
This is what I found: the 94's are similar to the 95...

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Last post by markinnh
Tue Jun 24, 2014 4:16 pm
Factory 4x4 transfer case option from factory?

Last post by vortecastro « Sat May 17, 2014 9:25 pm
Replies: 24
by vortecastro » Sun May 11, 2014 4:58 pm
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Hello, been a long time since I've been on here and/our done much with my van.... But I'm looking at purchasing a 2005 Astro that has already had a...
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Last post by vortecastro
Sat May 17, 2014 9:25 pm
Need help with fuel and temp gauges!

Last post by Gmc2000safari « Mon Feb 24, 2014 6:48 pm

by Gmc2000safari » Mon Feb 24, 2014 6:48 pm

Hello, I have a 2000 GMC Safari 2wd and my fuel and temp gauges do not work. The low fuel light stays on, but all other gauges work fine. My van has...

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Last post by Gmc2000safari
Mon Feb 24, 2014 6:48 pm
OBDII says P420, O2 Sensor

Last post by Astrophysics « Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:02 am
Replies: 17
by LaGrasta » Wed Nov 07, 2012 3:48 pm
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I hit AutoZone during my lunch break today, paid $70 and walked out with a new Bosch part. Should I just go ahead and replace it or try clearing the...
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Last post by Astrophysics
Thu Nov 28, 2013 11:02 am
No start issue after charging problem.

Last post by OKflyboy « Sun Sep 22, 2013 11:43 am
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by OKflyboy » Sat Aug 17, 2013 2:28 pm

Here's the background: 2003 Chevy Astro 2WD. Driving the van to Tucson about a month ago the battery light came on and the voltmeter dropped to 12v....

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Last post by OKflyboy
Sun Sep 22, 2013 11:43 am
need electrical help please!

Last post by markmitchinnh « Sat May 18, 2013 5:26 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Sat May 18, 2013 1:32 pm

Ok I have a small purple wire that comes out of or goes into the ecm it is not the 02 sensor or the starter wire. I removed the ECM while following...

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Last post by markmitchinnh
Sat May 18, 2013 5:26 pm
1/8 inch(3.5mm) Stereo hack for iPOD or whatever that works!

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:51 am
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by Drummernaut » Sun Apr 21, 2013 9:39 pm

I took some time today to try a hack that I thought might work. Basically I used a female TSR PCB mounted jack as a signal interrupt and it worked....

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Mon Apr 22, 2013 3:51 am
2001 astro bucking before shift? not tranny

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:11 am
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by Leconte » Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:24 am

Recently I started my own business and got a 2001 astro as my work van. So i've only owned it about a month. 155k miles 2wd. soon after getting it, i...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Fri Apr 19, 2013 6:11 am
power locks not working

Last post by Leconte « Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:37 am
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by justice » Sat Jan 05, 2013 7:11 pm

the power door locks in my 04 have stopped working. They try to lock and unlock, but they just dont. the are still getting power and i can hear them...

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Last post by Leconte
Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:37 am
No power on the fuse box for windows and Ac...

Last post by v8famvan « Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:23 pm
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by madslammer » Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:29 pm

Hi guys, Having an issue with the 87...
The terminals on the fuse box where the AC and PW connect are dead...
I made a temporary/permanent fix by...

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Last post by v8famvan
Wed Apr 03, 2013 10:23 pm
Wiper Trigger For No Apparent Reason

Last post by trevcda « Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:00 pm
Replies: 19
by Rileysowner » Wed Sep 17, 2008 10:47 am
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Ok, this just started. I was driving the van yesterday, and for no apparent reason the wipers would run once. The switch is off, but every once in a...
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Last post by trevcda
Thu Mar 21, 2013 4:00 pm
daytime running lights

Last post by till « Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:41 am
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by GnarliSafari » Thu Oct 09, 2008 9:09 pm
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the daytime running lights in my 99 recently stopped working, i noticed this the other night while pulling up to my garage in the dark and turning...
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Last post by till
Sat Mar 09, 2013 8:41 am
Finally fix my “Possessed!” door locks!

Last post by Drummernaut « Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:45 am

by Drummernaut » Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:45 am

My intermittent symptoms with key fob or door switch were:

Door locks locking with no input.
Driver door solenoid not working but all others worked....

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Last post by Drummernaut
Sun Feb 03, 2013 12:45 am
Problem with functions on turn signal lever

Last post by Mark C. « Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:08 pm
Replies: 9
by Lorax » Wed Mar 09, 2011 6:33 am

I just bought my first Astro Van. Its a 2002 LS. It has been neglected and I have been doing my best to bring it back up to top condition. The...

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Last post by Mark C.
Tue Jan 08, 2013 12:08 pm
Reprogramming tire size

Last post by 97CargoCrawler « Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:48 pm
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by JonnyAWD » Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:48 pm

Does anyone know if the dealer can reset tire size or revs per mile on the stock computer ? My dealer won't give a answer..

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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Mon Jan 07, 2013 10:48 pm
The box under the floor near the fuel tank - purpose ?

Last post by Smiliesafari « Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:43 am
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by michalg » Wed Jan 02, 2013 2:29 am

Hi everybody and Happy New Year,
My AWD Astro 2000 has a strange box mounted under the floor in front of the fuel tank. It has two rigid lines...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Wed Jan 02, 2013 6:43 am
anyone have access to the schematic of the vacuum lines

Last post by markmitchinnh « Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:56 am
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by markmitchinnh » Thu Nov 08, 2012 5:10 am

I need a vacuum line schematic to hook up all the lines to my new (used) 4.3 anyone have it for an 89 Astro or Safari?

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Last post by markmitchinnh
Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:56 am
multiple codes and problems

Last post by risteff « Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:59 pm
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by DANVAN » Thu Nov 17, 2011 7:46 pm

OK, this is gonna be a long one.
This is a 2000 2wd astro LS, just hit 130,000 miles. I have not done much to it except plugs, wires, and many oil...

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Last post by risteff
Tue Aug 28, 2012 6:59 pm
Correcting speedometer?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sat Jun 02, 2012 7:00 am
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by arlon » Tue Mar 06, 2012 10:10 am
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What's required to correct the speedometer on 04 OBD II after adding bigger tires?
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sat Jun 02, 2012 7:00 am
P0442 Code fun

Last post by blacknome « Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:47 am
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by blacknome » Wed Mar 14, 2012 2:49 pm

I have been battling a P0442 code in wifeys Impala for a year now. I changed the Evap Valve with a used unit then a new one. Changed the gas cap and...

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Last post by blacknome
Fri Mar 16, 2012 7:47 am
Transmission Oil LInes

Last post by MountainManJoe « Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:47 pm
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by dnwong » Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:30 am
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Hi, my 95 Chev Astro just started leaking oil from the transmission oil cooler lines.

How hard is it to replace? Does anything have to come out or...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Tue Mar 13, 2012 1:47 pm
Stupid Shorts! AC/heater fan this time...

Last post by tribri1 « Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:36 pm
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by tribri1 » Wed Feb 15, 2012 5:06 pm

So the front AC/Heater fan works intermittently. Can't figure out any rhyme of reason, my lady says it only works when she is not in the van and she...

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Last post by tribri1
Tue Feb 28, 2012 1:36 pm
Digital Dash Question

Last post by AquaAngel « Sun Feb 26, 2012 1:15 pm
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by AquaAngel » Sun Feb 26, 2012 10:11 am

I had this digital dash for some time sitting on the shelve and i have read some few articles on doing the swap from an Analog to digital into my...

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Last post by AquaAngel
Sun Feb 26, 2012 1:15 pm
1998 Safari Van

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sun Jan 15, 2012 2:37 pm
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by PammieSue » Sun Jan 15, 2012 10:28 am

My 1998 Safari won't pass smog. Check engine light came on and Code said it was Oxygen Sensor. Replaced it and light went out. Smog results come back...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sun Jan 15, 2012 2:37 pm
1991 Astro throwing a code 32 And 54???

Last post by CaptSquid « Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:48 pm
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by Derek939 » Tue Jan 10, 2012 2:37 pm

So i just replaced my steering column today so I Would have blinkers and a working ignition. Well before I did the switch the code 32 keeps coming up...

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Wed Jan 11, 2012 3:48 pm

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