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2002 Astro Van Broke down on road Won't start

Last post by MountainManJoe « Tue Jun 11, 2024 10:01 pm
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by andyrud » Thu Jun 06, 2024 2:54 pm

Hi guys,
2002 Astro broken down on the road, cranks but won't start. I removed dog house. Fuel pressure tested to 55 lbs. Removed cap and rotor,...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Tue Jun 11, 2024 10:01 pm
Starter cross-compatibility with other Chevy V8s

Last post by WoodButcher « Thu Apr 15, 2021 12:48 pm
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by Bret Schmerker » Sun Apr 11, 2021 2:01 am

:-k As of April 2021 the stock starter in my 1997 GMC® M11006 (which has a Chrysler geared sound, strange for a direct-drive design) has developed at...

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Last post by WoodButcher
Thu Apr 15, 2021 12:48 pm
2001 AWD Astro LS Crank, No Start

Last post by WE7X « Fri Dec 06, 2019 11:01 am
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by andreinert » Wed Oct 03, 2018 10:20 am

Hello Everyone,
Been on the forum for a while but, never had the need to post until now. I've had my Astro for 3 years and put on a lot of miles...

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Last post by WE7X
Fri Dec 06, 2019 11:01 am
1996 Safari - No crack intermittent

Last post by gmrsinc « Sat Jun 16, 2018 3:18 pm

by gmrsinc » Sat Jun 16, 2018 3:18 pm

1996 Safari, intermittent no starter crank.
Appears to be a bad neutral safety switch,
sometimes will start when in neutral.
Would like to install a...

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Last post by gmrsinc
Sat Jun 16, 2018 3:18 pm
Can't turn key in ignition swtich

Last post by Astrophysics « Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:37 pm
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by themess » Mon Mar 26, 2018 7:56 pm

1996 Astro 4.3l auto

It starts almost instantly when it turns over. Fastest starting gas engine I've owned.

Twice in the last week, I've not been...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:37 pm
2001 Safari hard or won;t start when wet outside

Last post by Roadstar01 « Fri Feb 23, 2018 6:33 pm
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by Roadstar01 » Thu Feb 22, 2018 1:29 pm

Thanks in Advance
After sitting a day or so outside after good rain or after the ground sweats; the van will turn over but not fire. I assumed the...

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Last post by Roadstar01
Fri Feb 23, 2018 6:33 pm
Unrelated .... Crank, no start problem, 2006 malibu maxx 3.5

Last post by Astrophysics « Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:54 pm
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by Junk Tech » Sun Aug 13, 2017 1:41 pm

Possibility of bad fuel pump on my GF's Malibu. Instead of paying $250 and dropping the tank for a new ACDelco pump with fuel sending unit and all...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:54 pm
Crank- No start -Electrical mystery?

Last post by okie1 « Tue Jul 25, 2017 2:51 pm
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by 67mgzx » Sat Jul 22, 2017 1:38 pm

This one has got me stumped so I'll try you guys, this looks like the best collection of Astro wisdom on the web.

2004 Cargo,2WD died on the...

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Last post by okie1
Tue Jul 25, 2017 2:51 pm
Real strange non starting '98'

Last post by astroshepawd « Sun Apr 02, 2017 2:31 pm
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by astroshepawd » Tue Mar 14, 2017 5:22 am

Day 1, Start cold van to set off for work, get 10 feet, engines dies.........no spark!
Day 2, No codes found at all. A kind of elimination process...

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Last post by astroshepawd
Sun Apr 02, 2017 2:31 pm
Will not start when warmed up.

Last post by AstroWill « Wed Nov 09, 2016 9:29 am
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by wlsnoops » Tue Nov 08, 2016 12:31 pm

1993 Chevy Astro van - V6

I recently drove my beater van to the store, running fine. Came back out, would not start. Plenty of gas in the tank,...

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Last post by AstroWill
Wed Nov 09, 2016 9:29 am
Hard starting once hot.

Last post by Triple « Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:47 pm

by Triple » Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:47 pm

My 1995 AWD Safari starts almost instantaneously when cold, but re-starting after the engine has reached normal operating temperature is much more...

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Last post by Triple
Wed Nov 02, 2016 10:47 pm
2003 out of Ideas PLEASE HELP

Last post by RINNY « Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:00 pm
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by RINNY » Thu Jun 09, 2016 4:09 pm

A week ago last Thursday I was out fishing in my 03 awd. Ran fine to the spot I was at. came back 3 hrs later and started the van. SES light started...

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Last post by RINNY
Fri Jun 24, 2016 4:00 pm
Another no start -- 1999 Astro

Last post by AstroWill « Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:49 pm
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by vanagon40 » Sun Mar 13, 2016 6:25 pm

I have a 1999 Astro Van (2WD, 4.3 L V6). About 132,000 miles. Since I purchased it (2011), it would not start in extreme rain. I knew (or at least...

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Last post by AstroWill
Mon Mar 28, 2016 12:49 pm
No Ignition, real head-scratcher. Seemingly no HEI signal.

Last post by ball « Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:04 am
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by ball » Sat Jun 27, 2015 10:04 am

Hey fellow astro-vanners,

So I got the van packed and ready for the weekend last night and then...the engine won't start! Tried various things until...

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Last post by ball
Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:04 am
2003 astro started whewn I picked it up wont now

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Sat Mar 28, 2015 3:54 pm
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by RINNY » Sat Mar 28, 2015 12:37 pm

So just got back from an 8 + hour trip and 560 miles later from picking up my new to me 2003 astro. Started it up and it ran great, drove it on the...

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Sat Mar 28, 2015 3:54 pm
99 Safari won't start

Last post by ken k « Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:57 am
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by oldewrench » Mon Feb 16, 2015 1:39 pm

Parked the van in the garage when I went away for 3 weeks. Returned and the van won't start. It turns over and initially fires once. The security...

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Last post by ken k
Tue Feb 17, 2015 4:57 am
2000 Astro will not start..

Last post by IT Astro « Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:09 pm
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by IT Astro » Sat Jan 24, 2015 12:24 pm

Hey there,

I have a 2000 astro with 160000 miles. I've have put on fifty of them. I just got back to WA from a couple thousand mile trip to...

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Last post by IT Astro
Wed Feb 11, 2015 8:09 pm
2003 Astro Van 4.3 L V6 Won't Start after changing Plugs.

Last post by mdmead « Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:57 am
Replies: 15
by matsvey » Tue Jan 13, 2015 9:17 pm
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Hello All! New here but have been a creeper for a long time and gleaned tons of help over the years. Thought I would post a question to a dilemma...
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Last post by mdmead
Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:57 am
2000 astro wont start cold

Last post by ihatemybike « Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:07 am
Replies: 5
by rustyvan » Sat Dec 20, 2014 9:43 am

Have a new to me 2000 astro with a vortec when cold wont start will crank over an over an nothing. Give a shot of eather will fire an run great. Can...

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Last post by ihatemybike
Mon Jan 12, 2015 5:07 am
Kickstarter Issue

Last post by mdmead « Fri Nov 28, 2014 9:37 am
Replies: 7
by ikaleguy » Thu Nov 27, 2014 4:19 am

Hello ,

I am having issues with my Astro Van 2001 model.

The van is having starting issues. My Mechanic told me its the kick starter. After...

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Last post by mdmead
Fri Nov 28, 2014 9:37 am
Intermittent starting issues

Last post by Rileysowner « Wed Nov 26, 2014 7:44 am
Replies: 4
by marco10 » Mon Oct 20, 2014 11:19 am

Sometimes the van will not start. I am thinking ingnition switch problem but how to be sure? Dash lights/chimes come on but when turned to the start...

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Last post by Rileysowner
Wed Nov 26, 2014 7:44 am
It stopped running..

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Nov 18, 2014 4:25 am
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by HarleySafari » Wed Nov 05, 2014 8:47 am

First of all, I’ve been a member here for a over 4 years now, I haven’t had to post a lot because I can find most of the answers by searching this...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Nov 18, 2014 4:25 am
Cured: High Speed, Random Hesitation and Slow Starting

Last post by SilverBullet1997 « Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:17 am
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by algopin » Fri Jul 11, 2014 3:28 pm

For two or more years my AWD, 2002 Astro was plagued by an engine hesitation at speeds in excess of 50mph. The hesitation was not continuous; it...

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Last post by SilverBullet1997
Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:17 am
98 non start

Last post by Kidhauler « Mon May 26, 2014 5:24 pm
Replies: 8
by astroshepawd » Sun May 04, 2014 3:45 pm

Hi chaps,
Problem this weekend with the van starting! Its a 98 dual fuel petrol/ LPG.

Day 1, really hard to get it to fire up, when it eventually...

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Last post by Kidhauler
Mon May 26, 2014 5:24 pm
98 Safari Erratic starting

Last post by byacey « Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:02 pm
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by byacey » Wed Apr 02, 2014 7:18 am

My 98 Safari has been getting erratic as far as starting. Once running it seems to be fine. Fuel pressure comes up to 61 psi right away, although the...

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Last post by byacey
Mon Apr 07, 2014 8:02 pm
97 Astro hard start, misfire help

Last post by Smiliesafari « Sun Mar 30, 2014 6:30 pm
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by Justin504 » Sun Mar 30, 2014 10:08 am

Hi, I'm new here. I've looked around a bit an haven't seen any posts of my exact problem so I figured I try posting. I own a 97 astro that has been...

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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sun Mar 30, 2014 6:30 pm
1995 Safari is just scewing with me or may be haunted?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Sun Mar 30, 2014 10:32 am
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by cbutcher » Sun Mar 23, 2014 1:08 pm

Dead 1995 bastard year Safari, no codes just will not start, almost, couple of hits and then dies.
Fuel Pressure Tests
Up to 62 fast down to nothing...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Mar 30, 2014 10:32 am
98 Astro Van won't start sometimes

Last post by WoodButcher « Tue Dec 31, 2013 11:26 pm
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by ChuckD » Tue Dec 31, 2013 11:06 am

Here's what happens. Van usually starts and runs fine. As long as I drive it or it runs long enough to warm up every thing is OK. Occasionally if I...

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Last post by WoodButcher
Tue Dec 31, 2013 11:26 pm
'97 won't crank

Last post by Rileysowner « Thu Nov 28, 2013 8:03 am
Replies: 6
by Rileysowner » Wed Nov 27, 2013 10:55 am

So I vaguely remember having this happen once before a long time ago, before I had my stroke which knocked a lot of those memories out of my mind so...

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Last post by Rileysowner
Thu Nov 28, 2013 8:03 am
Need help. 87 g20 runs on starting fluid only.

Last post by 91ho « Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:10 pm
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by 91ho » Wed Oct 30, 2013 10:57 pm

87 g20 tbi doesnt run unless starting fluid is being sprayed into it. New fuel pump and relay new spark module new distributor. Fuel pump doesnt...

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Last post by 91ho
Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:10 pm
Carolina Machine Engines

Last post by doyoulikeithere « Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:57 pm
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by irocblu » Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:40 pm

www.cmengines.com
has anyone ever used or heard of these guys before? checked around locally, no luck. hard to find engine builders. looking on the...

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Last post by doyoulikeithere
Wed Jul 10, 2013 8:57 pm
97 astro van

Last post by Drummernaut « Wed May 29, 2013 7:03 pm
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by howso48 » Tue May 28, 2013 3:00 pm

Have you encountered the the access to the fuel pump from the floor yet??/ or know anybody else that has??/My question is how would a person map out...

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Last post by Drummernaut
Wed May 29, 2013 7:03 pm
98 Safari still not starting. Possible fuel issue???

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:19 am
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by motoboy5207 » Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:34 am

Ok I am getting 60 psi of fuel pressure at schrader valve and it holds. Is it possible to have enough pressure but not enough volume to allow it not...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:19 am
98 Safari just died. Cranks but will not start

Last post by motoboy5207 « Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:13 pm
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by motoboy5207 » Wed Mar 27, 2013 8:05 am

My 98 Safari was running fine while out the other day and then it was like someone flipped a switch. The thing just died. Would crank just fine but...

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Last post by motoboy5207
Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:13 pm
98 safari spark and fuel still no start

Last post by duck « Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:08 am
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by duck » Wed Mar 13, 2013 2:49 pm

Hello. this all started several years ago, van would try to start when wet or moisture, but not catch, smell gas, fuel pressure at 60psi. always...

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Last post by duck
Fri Mar 15, 2013 11:08 am
headers scare me

Last post by irocblu « Sun Mar 10, 2013 12:26 pm
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by irocblu » Fri Mar 01, 2013 4:52 pm

Not much to choose from. Did find a set from summit racing not to bad, good price, there shorties. Painting them and having the paint last along with...

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Last post by irocblu
Sun Mar 10, 2013 12:26 pm
Astro Van died after driving 30 miles HELP

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:35 pm
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by napoleon.hardy » Mon Feb 11, 2013 4:30 pm

Last week I was driving my Astro at highway speed for about 30 miles stopped for 20 minutes and was returning home when I pulled out of the parking...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:35 pm
Rough idle wont stay running...

Last post by infinite.chris « Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:19 pm
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by madslammer » Sat Feb 02, 2013 6:48 pm

Hi, I changed the Cam sensor on my 97 astro. Also changed the Dist. cap & rotor...
went to start it and it wont stay on. I idles super rough. It's...

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Last post by infinite.chris
Sat Feb 02, 2013 7:19 pm
starter wiring

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:22 pm
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by cengster » Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:33 am

I got a new starter for 99 astro but does nothing. There is 12 volts to the start terminal, a red lead fusible link and black ground are attached to...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Jan 22, 2013 4:22 pm
99 Safari won't start

Last post by dunedog « Wed Dec 26, 2012 3:11 pm
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by oldewrench » Sat Dec 01, 2012 3:23 pm

The engine turns over, fires initially then dies. You can hear the engine fire once then dead. No repairs or anything changed lately. It started...

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Last post by dunedog
Wed Dec 26, 2012 3:11 pm
Spitting and sputtering

Last post by Xibious « Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:24 am

by Xibious » Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:24 am

Ive read about and just had this problem with my new 03.

Here's the first thing to do, run a chassis ground directly to the computer case located to...

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Last post by Xibious
Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:24 am
Theft Deterent Code / Engine won't run for more than a sec

Last post by Xibious « Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:18 am
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by dunedog » Fri May 06, 2011 4:48 pm

Drove home last night and parked the van, went out this morning and it wouldn't start.
Wants to, but will only run a second or so. Mechanic came by...

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Last post by Xibious
Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:18 am
van won't start

Last post by astrozam « Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:15 am
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by fsnrod » Tue Dec 04, 2012 6:05 am

1995 Safari won't start when it's raining out whats the problem?

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Last post by astrozam
Wed Dec 05, 2012 9:15 am
A cold starting problem,

Last post by astrozam « Fri Nov 23, 2012 5:51 pm
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by Gorwoc » Fri Nov 23, 2012 3:29 pm

Hey folks, My 95 has just begun a starting problem when cold around 40 degrees and below. It will crank fine but not start until it seems like...

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Last post by astrozam
Fri Nov 23, 2012 5:51 pm
Strange electricral problem.

Last post by Fede « Sat Oct 27, 2012 3:48 pm
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by Fede » Sat Oct 13, 2012 5:01 pm

Hey everyone, I had an issue with my van this morning. When i went to start it it wouldnt crank, the battery was completely dead, only the interior...

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Last post by Fede
Sat Oct 27, 2012 3:48 pm
I need a good mechanics help

Last post by markmitchinnh « Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:44 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Sat Oct 06, 2012 4:57 pm

I have a 93 S-10 4.3 with a five speed trans, This truck has always started funny kinda like it turns slow then quick then it started since I bought...

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Last post by markmitchinnh
Mon Oct 08, 2012 12:44 pm
Engine dies then is hard to restart.

Last post by Uncommon « Sun Sep 09, 2012 2:46 pm
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by hillbilly469 » Sun Aug 08, 2010 5:15 pm

Hello all, I have a 93 Astro, 4.3, it gave the previous owner fits and now it has been giving me fits too. The van normally starts and runs great but...

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Last post by Uncommon
Sun Sep 09, 2012 2:46 pm
95 Safari - fuel pump failed, plus more?

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Wed Sep 05, 2012 5:30 pm
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by Karnaaj » Tue Sep 04, 2012 6:23 pm

Welp, the '95 died back at the start of July at a stoplight - sputtered and stumbled, as if it was out of gas. Restart attempts got one fire and then...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Wed Sep 05, 2012 5:30 pm
Wouldn't start...now it will!!!

Last post by lockdoc « Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:15 pm
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by huntnfreak » Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:40 pm

I went to take my 2000 Safari for a run yesterday from cold start. It started perfectly as usual but when I got 100 feet out of the driveway, it quit...

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Last post by lockdoc
Mon Apr 23, 2012 4:15 pm
95 astro hard starting

Last post by waysidefreak « Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:35 pm
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by waysidefreak » Thu Apr 05, 2012 6:05 pm

I changed the pressure reg and supply and return lines am throwing a 54 code low voltage to fuel pump. changed fuel pump relay no change disconected...

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Last post by waysidefreak
Thu Apr 12, 2012 2:35 pm

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