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Sticky keyless entry?

Last post by willisworms « Wed Mar 02, 2011 3:03 pm
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by mtrhead79 » Tue Jun 10, 2008 7:26 pm
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i just got rid of my 92 cargo and bought a 01 cargo. it came with out a keyless entry remote but has cd player pw, pl. is there away to tell if it is...
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Last post by willisworms
Wed Mar 02, 2011 3:03 pm
Sticky Improving your ground

Last post by Rileysowner « Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:18 am
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by astrozam » Wed Sep 13, 2006 9:15 am
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Originally posted by ZR9 an ( A.S community member )
I finally solved a lot of electrical problems in my van.

I ran an additional battery cable from...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Sun Aug 08, 2010 9:18 am
Sticky Parasitic testing & drain details & its TSB....

Last post by Spike99 « Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:36 pm

by Spike99 » Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:36 pm

If wondering parasitic drain under 75 MA (.075 on Digital Volt Meter) is great. Many vehicles are between 3 and 5 MA - when its many electrical items...

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Last post by Spike99
Wed Jun 10, 2009 7:36 pm
LED 1156 fittment issue and fix - reverse light upgrade

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Sun May 02, 2021 3:54 pm
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by thenextdon13 » Thu Aug 27, 2020 12:50 am

Hello,
I thought I would share my experience here.

I had a burned out reverse light, and when i went looking to replace it i noticed the ?philips?...

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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Sun May 02, 2021 3:54 pm
coil and bracket removal

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Thu Mar 11, 2021 3:45 pm
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by howso48 » Mon Apr 02, 2012 3:23 pm

I bought a replacement coil, along with spark plugs, wires, disturbiter cap and bug, went to pull the bracket off to drill the rivets out?(looked...

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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Thu Mar 11, 2021 3:45 pm
97safari computer pin outside

Last post by rustyvan « Sat Mar 06, 2021 10:00 am
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by rustyvan » Thu Mar 04, 2021 1:18 pm

Looking for a computer pin out for a 97 safari van

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Last post by rustyvan
Sat Mar 06, 2021 10:00 am
Removing Under dash fuse box - 1997 Astro

Last post by johansenka « Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:48 pm
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by johansenka » Sat Jan 23, 2021 11:33 am

I am trying to install a trailer brake controller. Directions say to plug the orange wire, from rear of vehicle, into the fuse box. To do that the...

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Last post by johansenka
Sat Jan 23, 2021 6:48 pm
Door Lock Actuator VDO ac89312 not enough throw

Last post by MountainManJoe « Mon Nov 16, 2020 2:12 pm
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by thenextdon13 » Mon Nov 16, 2020 9:56 am

Just thought i'd post a note here;

Before disassembling and repairing my OEM door lock motors, I ordered a new set of VDO ac89312 motors from...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Mon Nov 16, 2020 2:12 pm
Instrument Panel lights don't work

Last post by Explorer98 « Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:24 am

by Explorer98 » Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:24 am

Hey guys,

I've recently acquired a '98 Astro LT 2WD. It's a Japanese export model (not that there's a world of difference) and I've set about...

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Last post by Explorer98
Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:24 am
weak power locks

Last post by thenextdon13 « Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:00 am
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by MountainManJoe » Wed Jun 11, 2014 8:40 pm

Hey guys. It's been a while!

I'm volunteering to route mark for the ride to conquer cancer again this year, and I decided the occasion was a good...

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Last post by thenextdon13
Thu Aug 27, 2020 1:00 am
Door lock not working but 'trying to'

Last post by rlyoung « Fri Jun 12, 2020 7:41 am
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by rlyoung » Wed Jun 10, 2020 5:59 pm

2001 Astro AWD LS
My passenger door is not locking or unlocking electrically, but is fine manually. The other doors work remotely as normal. I can...

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Last post by rlyoung
Fri Jun 12, 2020 7:41 am
Power Door Locks Going Crazy

Last post by oneilldm « Sun May 31, 2020 8:26 am
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by oneilldm » Sun May 24, 2020 9:38 am

The power door locks on my 02 Safari van started going crazy the other day.
I could hear it locking randomly while it sat there in the driveway.
I...

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Last post by oneilldm
Sun May 31, 2020 8:26 am
Retrofitting trailer wiring on a 1997 Safari

Last post by Bret Schmerker « Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:31 pm
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by Bret Schmerker » Sat Oct 27, 2018 1:11 am

For a 1997 GMC M11006, I've plans to fit a six-circuit isolator for the trailer wiring, so that any problems in the trailer not take out the van's...

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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Mon Jan 13, 2020 7:31 pm
Battery randomly draining for no explainable reason

Last post by WE7X « Sun Mar 31, 2019 10:58 pm
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by crushrus » Wed Dec 12, 2018 9:51 pm

2003 van...

A few weeks ago I swapped the reverse lights for led bulbs.
A day or two later I went to drive it and it was completely dead. I thought...

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Last post by WE7X
Sun Mar 31, 2019 10:58 pm
Stuck rear hatch

Last post by WE7X « Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:13 pm
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by astrojohn » Thu Apr 05, 2012 2:40 pm
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I have a 2000 Astro, with the dutch doors.
I'm having trouble with the rear hatch release.
I had found a bad fuse under the dash (30amp) and...
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Last post by WE7X
Wed Mar 27, 2019 10:13 pm
How do I wire LED in parallel

Last post by Wiley « Wed Feb 07, 2018 7:09 am
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by Wiley » Tue Feb 06, 2018 8:41 pm

Hi, I am going to install some small recessed lights in the ceiling, and need to wire them in parallel. Everything else is wired up with solder etc,...

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Last post by Wiley
Wed Feb 07, 2018 7:09 am
Passenger side headlamp issue

Last post by WE7X « Fri Feb 02, 2018 3:49 pm
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by H2OJoe » Mon Oct 16, 2017 3:31 pm

Okay. Replaced the driver's side headlamp (lower), still dim. Replaced plug to headlamp, still dim. Checked with tester, juice is getting to the...

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Last post by WE7X
Fri Feb 02, 2018 3:49 pm
2001 Safari brake lights not working, signals only when haz

Last post by Roadstar01 « Wed Nov 01, 2017 2:11 pm
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by Roadstar01 » Wed Nov 01, 2017 6:57 am

Thanks in advance.
Recently I needed my 4 way flashers on. I pushed in the switch but nothing. I then noticed my turn signals were not working and...

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Last post by Roadstar01
Wed Nov 01, 2017 2:11 pm
Non- working brake lights on a 99 astro

Last post by AstroWill « Thu Aug 24, 2017 8:58 am
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by cengster » Sat Aug 19, 2017 2:15 pm

I have no brake lights at all. I have tried the obvious. I also have pigtail trailer hookup.

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Last post by AstroWill
Thu Aug 24, 2017 8:58 am
Door Wiring Harness Rework

Last post by 97CargoCrawler « Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:21 am
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by 97CargoCrawler » Sun Jan 06, 2013 2:31 am

The speakers in my drivers door have not worked since I bought the van used over 5 years ago and the passenger speakers cut in and out. I figured the...

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Last post by 97CargoCrawler
Wed Aug 09, 2017 8:21 am
instrument panel gauges come on after turning key off??

Last post by Astrophysics « Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:03 pm
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by greybeard » Sun Mar 05, 2017 9:32 am

Occasionally my battery goes dead very suddenly.. I can charge it for a bit, then it starts fine & will hold a charge for quite a while..days, even...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Sat Mar 11, 2017 7:03 pm
93 Astro ECM1 Fuse Blows if key is on

Last post by barnaclebill « Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:57 am
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by barnaclebill » Thu Jan 12, 2017 6:23 am

Been a while since I've been here.

My 93 quit going down the road, had it towed to my house.

Been working on it a few days, found the orange wire...

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Last post by barnaclebill
Mon Jan 23, 2017 7:57 am
best aux (dual) battery mounting space

Last post by Mmusicman « Wed Dec 07, 2016 9:27 am
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by SafariVanatic » Wed Nov 30, 2016 2:25 am

I have puzzled endlessly over this one. This particular approach I have searched for an answer to extensively as well. I have 2 deep cycle (6v x...

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Last post by Mmusicman
Wed Dec 07, 2016 9:27 am
rear lift door lock

Last post by Wiley « Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:10 am
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by delmertoo » Sun Feb 07, 2016 10:29 am

This is a picture of the rear of my 1999 Astro.

The problem I am having is when I lock the doors on the van the lift door does not lock everything...

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Last post by Wiley
Thu Aug 04, 2016 10:10 am
IOD (Ignition of draw) problems with a dead battery

Last post by Astrophysics « Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:24 pm
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by rowindi » Sun Jun 05, 2016 8:48 am

Hello all, I am a German electric Engineer. I am driving a Astro Van 2003. Since a few months I have after 2.weeks a dead Battery, when I don´t drive...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Sun Jun 05, 2016 6:24 pm
Electrical gremlins

Last post by astrojohn « Sat May 21, 2016 5:38 am
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by astrojohn » Tue May 17, 2016 6:30 pm

I have a 2002 Astro AWD. Love the darn thing, but a couple gremlins have popped up, and am having a hard time figuring them out.
#1 My air condition...

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Last post by astrojohn
Sat May 21, 2016 5:38 am
Dual Battery Setup-need batteries diehards discontinued

Last post by Wiley « Sun Sep 27, 2015 10:25 am
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by Wiley » Fri Sep 25, 2015 8:57 pm

So, I am getting ready to get the van back on the road. My current setup is battery-less, and the die hards are no more so I need to know what people...

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Last post by Wiley
Sun Sep 27, 2015 10:25 am
Heater motor gremlins

Last post by Captn. Crunch « Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:00 pm
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by astrojohn » Thu Aug 13, 2015 5:40 pm

I have a 2002 Astro AWD, with 114000 miles.
The heater motor is giving me fits. Sometimes when fan speed switch is on high, the fan blows on high....

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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Thu Aug 13, 2015 6:00 pm
cheap(er) 2nd battery setup

Last post by photo_van « Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:42 pm
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by photo_van » Wed Apr 25, 2012 8:36 pm
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I've been thinking about a second battery in my camper van for sometime, but didn't want to fork out the money for a sealed lead acid battery. It...
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Last post by photo_van
Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:42 pm
Reason 2001 Astro heavy discharge with cranked wheels found!

Last post by Astrophysics « Sat Jun 06, 2015 9:32 am
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by 2002_4L60E » Sat Jun 06, 2015 8:35 am

Others on this forum have suggested that the control arms next to the starter cable cause rubbing. The old retrobate had his van in the shop a few...

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Last post by Astrophysics
Sat Jun 06, 2015 9:32 am
Long time issue, please help

Last post by skippy « Sun May 31, 2015 4:19 pm
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by macsveen » Sat May 30, 2015 10:29 am

To whom it may concern,

I would like to repair or sell/trade my van.

I have an electrical issue affecting turn signals, wipers, dash lights and...

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Last post by skippy
Sun May 31, 2015 4:19 pm
Driver door lock/unlock "dead switch" problem: Safari-2003

Last post by Meterpig « Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:52 am
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by Java Junkie » Wed Jan 07, 2015 9:28 pm

2003 Safari
Same stupid truck: viewtopic.php?f=62&t=8770

This started this today.
I can not use the driver door lock/unlock switch to lock or unlock...

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Last post by Meterpig
Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:52 am
Signal Light

Last post by dobaroy « Mon Sep 22, 2014 3:47 pm
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by dobaroy » Sun Sep 21, 2014 12:12 pm

On our '99 Astro the driver's side front signal repeatedly keeps blowing the bulb and we cannot seem to find the problem. Any suggestions would be...

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Last post by dobaroy
Mon Sep 22, 2014 3:47 pm
Switching from Stock Dome lights to LED dome lights!

Last post by SilverBullet1997 « Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:39 am
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by SilverBullet1997 » Mon Sep 08, 2014 4:06 pm

I posted this on the other site, but didn't want to leave you guys out of the loop so here we go!

For under 20$ you can improve the light quality...

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Last post by SilverBullet1997
Tue Sep 16, 2014 10:39 am
Gremlins

Last post by CaptSquid « Thu Jul 24, 2014 2:14 pm
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by CaptSquid » Fri Mar 14, 2014 10:12 am

OK, so the topic is somewhat misleading. But it DOES appear that something is amiss.

Problems:

1. The door chime doesn't when the key is in the...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Thu Jul 24, 2014 2:14 pm
Courtesy light relay will not ground = no lights, computer ?

Last post by Drummernaut « Wed Jul 16, 2014 4:17 pm
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by Java Junkie » Wed Oct 03, 2012 11:46 pm

2003 safari van, is 1-week new to me, problem: computer will not enable courtesy lamp relay to turn on interior lights relay. grey/blk wire, blue...

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Last post by Drummernaut
Wed Jul 16, 2014 4:17 pm
1987 Variable Speed Sensor on gauge cluster

Last post by capulet_x « Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:34 pm

by capulet_x » Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:34 pm

I was hoping that someone might be able to point me in the right direction. I have a 1987 5-spd Astro van from which I would like to remove the...

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Last post by capulet_x
Tue Jul 15, 2014 12:34 pm
beeping when I turn.

Last post by CaptSquid « Wed Jul 02, 2014 3:29 pm
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by KrisBo84 » Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:33 pm

I have a 1998 Astro. Have had it a year and a half. It has about ~185k. This week's it has started beeping every single right turn I make. I assume...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Wed Jul 02, 2014 3:29 pm
Dual Battery Isolator Location

Last post by Herbie « Thu Jun 19, 2014 10:07 am
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by tgwms » Tue Jun 17, 2014 9:18 pm

I am installing my second battery. The selected location is the driver's side rear corner along next to my propane. Few questions...

1) Is this...

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Last post by Herbie
Thu Jun 19, 2014 10:07 am
random multiple misfires

Last post by AstroWill « Wed May 28, 2014 6:26 pm
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by shiner » Fri Apr 25, 2014 8:25 pm

Hey guys!Im at my wits end. Im getting that damn p300 code and can't figure out why. Whatever is wrong its causing terrible stumbling at low throttle...

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Last post by AstroWill
Wed May 28, 2014 6:26 pm
Crank fuse - what cause to blow?

Last post by Drummernaut « Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:03 pm
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by Bob H » Mon Apr 28, 2014 7:34 am

My 99 Astro with only 75k miles has intermittent problem of blowing the 10 amp crank fuse (labeled as #8 fuse under dash, drivers side).
Of course...

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Last post by Drummernaut
Mon Apr 28, 2014 6:03 pm
Fuse Box

Last post by CaptSquid « Wed Mar 26, 2014 3:17 pm
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by CaptSquid » Fri Mar 21, 2014 3:16 pm

Does anyone have a layout diagram for the fuse boxes on a 98 Stro? My knees are shot and I'd like to know what to look for before I wreak havoc on...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Wed Mar 26, 2014 3:17 pm
Weird 2002 Astro AWD issues: electrical? Body control mod?

Last post by woodhick « Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:57 am
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by woodhick » Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:38 am

Greetings! The past few weeks my 2002 Astro has been acting up. The check engine light came on during a snow storm and it seem like the AWD drive was...

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Last post by woodhick
Mon Feb 10, 2014 10:57 am
Upgrading electrical questions.

Last post by Wiley « Sat Dec 14, 2013 10:07 am
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by Digger » Sun Mar 31, 2013 11:45 am

Hello, I have a 94 awd with rear ac/heat.

I will do the 'big 3' upgrade, I plan to replace the wires.
I will be upgrading the alternator with a...

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Last post by Wiley
Sat Dec 14, 2013 10:07 am
I there any way to isolate entry lights?

Last post by 1Gary « Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:22 pm
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by Fishfreek » Fri Dec 06, 2013 3:02 pm

I have a 1999 Astro and have noticed that if I open 1 door or lift gate that ALL of the entry / foot lights come on. Is there any way to isolate each...

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Last post by 1Gary
Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:22 pm
Fuse labeling

Last post by Jim R. « Sun Dec 01, 2013 2:03 pm

by Jim R. » Sun Dec 01, 2013 2:03 pm

Have been trying to find a parasitic drain and found the only fuse that seems to turn off my test light is the horn/dm fuse, I am wondering what the...

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Last post by Jim R.
Sun Dec 01, 2013 2:03 pm
Looking for a wiring schematic

Last post by harvwhitman « Fri Oct 25, 2013 11:31 am
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by astrojohn » Tue Apr 17, 2012 3:39 pm

I have a 2000 Astro that has some electrical gremlins.
Someone on this post, had a complete wiring schematic. It was over 40 pages.
Unfortunately,...

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Last post by harvwhitman
Fri Oct 25, 2013 11:31 am
circuit diagrams

Last post by harvwhitman « Tue Oct 15, 2013 10:55 am
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by MountainManJoe » Wed Nov 03, 2010 1:29 pm

Does anyone have the wiring diagrams from a 2000 Astro AWD GM service manual?

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Last post by harvwhitman
Tue Oct 15, 2013 10:55 am
Need help 91 safari cranks no spark?

Last post by 91ho « Sun Oct 13, 2013 8:26 pm
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by 91ho » Sat Oct 12, 2013 10:46 pm

I looking at one 91 tbi safari. It cranks but has no spark. I thought its the coil replaced it but no difference. The coil itself doesn't get...

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Last post by 91ho
Sun Oct 13, 2013 8:26 pm
fuel gauge issue

Last post by photo_van « Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:12 pm

by photo_van » Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:12 pm

Alrighty. My gas gauge is doing something pretty strange; when the key is on (engine running or not) the needle vibrates minutely. It is so minor, I...

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Last post by photo_van
Fri Oct 11, 2013 9:12 pm

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