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No brake lights

Last post by astroturf « Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:40 am
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by astrojohn » Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:33 am

My 96 Astro AWD is the second on I've owned, and would buy another one if they would have kept making them.
However, I do have a problem, I can't...

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Last post by astroturf
Sun Jan 22, 2012 11:40 am
Amp rating of stock alternator?

Last post by MountainManJoe « Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:09 am
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by arlon » Sat Jan 21, 2012 5:53 am

I'm really wanting to add a pair of batteries for some off grid camping and wonder if the stock alternator can charge 3 batteries? I see a lot of 220...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sat Jan 21, 2012 10:09 am
Looking to add inverter

Last post by MountainManJoe « Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:49 pm
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by completetech » Fri Jan 20, 2012 5:02 pm

Ok so here's the scoop. :D

I have a 99 astro AWD Cargo and do a lot of work with it when of course its operating. :muhaha: Anyhow I am looking to...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Fri Jan 20, 2012 6:49 pm
power door locks

Last post by astroturf « Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:39 pm
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by cengster » Wed Nov 30, 2011 3:53 pm

The switch on the drivers side quit workin but the passenger side does a great job! Can I switch them or just get a new switch for drivers side?

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Last post by astroturf
Wed Dec 28, 2011 8:39 pm
Headlights on - tail lights off! ??? WTH?

Last post by astroturf « Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:21 pm
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by djdawg » Thu Nov 10, 2011 7:19 pm

I hope this is the right forum...

2000 Astro...lights have been fine...I'm not the original owner. Usually when I get in I start the vehicle, turn...

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Last post by astroturf
Tue Dec 27, 2011 11:21 pm
keep losing power to stereo (wiring related)

Last post by dadmobile « Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:38 am
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by safari kev » Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:32 am

whenever I go down the road my stereo keeps going in and out. it never loses 100% power (display and buttons still work), but it loses enough that...

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Last post by dadmobile
Mon Nov 28, 2011 7:38 am
Simple problem, yet dumbfounded I haven't found the answer.

Last post by Naude716 « Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:52 pm
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by Naude716 » Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:33 pm

:withstupid: I have a 98 cargo astro.. Took out my glove box to do some speaker and lighting wiring a week ago, disconnected the 2 connections from...

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Last post by Naude716
Mon Nov 21, 2011 3:52 pm
Fan vents, floor switch not working

Last post by HPbyStan « Thu Nov 10, 2011 7:32 pm
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by Benrod650 » Thu Nov 10, 2011 12:11 am

Hello,
In my 2000 astro van my problem is that my floor and front vents will not work, but only my defrost works, even when I have the selector...

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Last post by HPbyStan
Thu Nov 10, 2011 7:32 pm
Keyless entry swap

Last post by astrojohn « Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:57 am

by astrojohn » Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:57 am

I'm parting out a 95 Safari. It had the keyless entry option, which I liked very much.
I now have a 96, and it came with a keyless entry fob, which...

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Last post by astrojohn
Tue Nov 08, 2011 2:57 am
Disabling headlights

Last post by HPbyStan « Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:07 am
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by silver mist AWD » Fri Jul 01, 2011 12:37 am
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I have to limp around from plug to plug to a few places while I get charging issues resolved.

If I had my preference I would have a switch to turn...
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Last post by HPbyStan
Wed Oct 19, 2011 11:07 am
power lock and window issues on drivers door

Last post by LiftedAWDAstro « Thu Oct 13, 2011 4:30 am
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by safari kev » Wed Oct 12, 2011 12:59 pm

so I've been driving around for a while with no functioning drivers door lock. initially it worked fine, then it worked occasionally, now it doesnt...

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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Oct 13, 2011 4:30 am
Strange

Last post by 1Gary « Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:56 pm
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by 1Gary » Thu Aug 04, 2011 2:40 am
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The van is at idle-all the gauges are normal and charging at 14 and sometimes when I turn on the headlights the van quits light someone turned off...
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Last post by 1Gary
Wed Sep 28, 2011 5:56 pm
Light Relay buzzes when brights are turned on, lights go out

Last post by Naude716 « Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:42 pm

by Naude716 » Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:42 pm

yesterday I realized my brights weren't working when i tried to turn them on, idiot light for brights doesn't come on either. Then today when I...

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Last post by Naude716
Tue Aug 30, 2011 5:42 pm
Extra Fuse block locations

Last post by tribri1 « Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:05 pm
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by Cobra » Mon Aug 22, 2011 1:04 pm

Ok I want to get to the electrical in my van this week but i can't think of a good place to mount the 2 fuse blocks i want to add to handle all my...

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Last post by tribri1
Wed Aug 24, 2011 5:05 pm
Where the h&ll is the wiper fluid pump?

Last post by Desert Dancer « Sun Aug 21, 2011 3:10 pm
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by Desert Dancer » Sun Aug 21, 2011 11:23 am

Hi, all -

I've got a 2000 Chevy Astro van and it seems the wiper fluid pump is shot. I can hear the motor engage - and the wipers work fine - but...

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Last post by Desert Dancer
Sun Aug 21, 2011 3:10 pm
Dual Battery Setups - Dual schools of thought...

Last post by MountainManJoe « Wed Aug 17, 2011 3:25 pm
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by tribri1 » Fri Jun 17, 2011 8:39 am

Hey, I am looking at adding a second battery to my rig for running accessories when the ignition is off. I plan on going with a battery isolator but...

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Last post by MountainManJoe
Wed Aug 17, 2011 3:25 pm
Overhead display - strange problem.

Last post by CaptSquid « Thu Aug 11, 2011 3:27 pm
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by CaptSquid » Wed Aug 10, 2011 5:03 pm

After installing my new radio , everything looked ok. The sound quality over the stock casette unit is a very nice improvement. Of course, I...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Thu Aug 11, 2011 3:27 pm
Windshield Visor Running Lights Wiring (98 Astro)

Last post by Naude716 « Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:04 pm
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by Naude716 » Sat Aug 06, 2011 7:06 pm

I have a freshly picked windshield visor from my local junkyard, it has about 7 yellow running lights over the top of it.. I was unable to find where...

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Last post by Naude716
Sun Aug 07, 2011 8:04 pm
Blower switch/motor ?

Last post by Harri « Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:54 pm
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by Harri » Tue Apr 26, 2011 7:48 am

Since my '96 won't blow on highest speed position, I figured that either switch or motor is broken, so here's the Q whitch one brakes more obviously?...

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Last post by Harri
Fri Aug 05, 2011 10:54 pm
59¢ Fix (Light Socket)

Last post by CaptSquid « Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:49 pm
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by CaptSquid » Tue Aug 02, 2011 3:49 pm

On my recently acquired 98 Stro, the left front turn signal and side marker were corroded due to a leaky lense. After a trip to the JY to get a...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Tue Aug 02, 2011 7:49 pm
wiper switch & turn signal switch....?

Last post by CaptSquid « Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:40 am
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by oldsmoker » Sun Jul 10, 2011 12:42 pm

So, i have looked around and cant find any old threads on the replacement of these two parts??..from what I hear it is a complete PITA...does anyone...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:40 am
Volt gauge issue

Last post by alexalexanders « Sun Jul 10, 2011 7:36 pm
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by alexalexanders » Sun Jul 10, 2011 5:25 pm

So wheres the correct place for the needle to run on the volt gauge?
Mine has been up around 14(middle dark line) like a line below, but lately it...

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Last post by alexalexanders
Sun Jul 10, 2011 7:36 pm
cutting out wipers and driving lights

Last post by photo_van « Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:10 pm
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by photo_van » Wed May 18, 2011 6:58 pm

Driving in the rain the other day, the wipers stalled a couple of times mid swipe. Last night upon start, the driving lights flashed a couple of...

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Last post by photo_van
Sat Jul 02, 2011 12:10 pm
Pass. Power window problem.

Last post by oldsmoker « Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:48 pm
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by Fede » Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:04 pm

Hi guys, my pass window doesn't want to go down. The master switch is fine. I checked the wiring in the boot in the door jamb, and all the wires were...

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Last post by oldsmoker
Sat Jun 25, 2011 4:48 pm
2nd gen Safari electrical problems

Last post by CaptSquid « Tue May 24, 2011 11:43 am
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by JTalley » Mon May 23, 2011 6:25 pm

I was talking with someone earlier today who has a second generation Safari. She says she's been having electrical problems- the radio doesn't work,...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Tue May 24, 2011 11:43 am
Battery light/Choke light on

Last post by 1Gary « Fri May 20, 2011 3:35 pm
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by 1Gary » Sun Feb 27, 2011 3:20 pm
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It is the shop 1985 Astro carb'eb van.I took it apart and had the Alt rebuilt.They didn't find anything wrong,but they put in new...
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Last post by 1Gary
Fri May 20, 2011 3:35 pm
Dash/Interior LED lights wiring

Last post by Naude716 « Tue May 17, 2011 10:51 am
Replies: 5
by Naude716 » Thu May 12, 2011 2:12 pm

my dash lights are out and rather than finding what the problem is in the mess of wires.. I have 2 LED strips that I plan to put in the dash to fix...

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Last post by Naude716
Tue May 17, 2011 10:51 am
Ground problem - almost no taillights

Last post by mdmead « Sun May 15, 2011 8:36 am
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by socalastro » Sun May 15, 2011 7:59 am

Hope someone can help. I have a 97 Astro with what appears to be a ground problem. My taillights are at about 10% brightness. I had a problem about a...

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Last post by mdmead
Sun May 15, 2011 8:36 am
Driverside rear only direction/brake light

Last post by CaptSquid « Thu May 05, 2011 7:03 am
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by 1Gary » Sun May 01, 2011 12:22 am

Can't tell you why I seem to end up with a the weird stuff.Just lucky I guess.It is a 1994 LT and the rear only driverside direction/brake light...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Thu May 05, 2011 7:03 am
electric door locks in 2004 astro

Last post by astroturf « Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:18 pm
Replies: 6
by justice » Sat Apr 23, 2011 4:29 pm

my new 2004 astro cargo has electric door locks, but none of the switches seem to work. I was OK with that because I can manually unlock a door,...

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Last post by astroturf
Sun Apr 24, 2011 7:18 pm
horn pad stuck. need help wiring "doorbell" horn switch

Last post by safari kev « Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:19 pm
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by safari kev » Thu Apr 21, 2011 10:24 am

my horn pad keeps sticking which causes my horn to stay on until I pull the fuse. It goes without saying that having to drive with no horn sucks...

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Last post by safari kev
Thu Apr 21, 2011 9:19 pm
Interstate Battery Date codes

Last post by 1Gary « Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:46 pm
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by 1Gary » Sun Apr 17, 2011 8:33 pm

Does anyone know the date codes for interstate batteries?.I am going shopping for two batteries and want to look at the batteries to see if they have...

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Last post by 1Gary
Sun Apr 17, 2011 10:46 pm
adding universal keyless entry

Last post by willisworms « Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:26 am
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by willisworms » Thu Mar 03, 2011 11:58 am

My van (99) came with power locks but no keyless entry. I wanted the keyless, so I bought a universal unit off of E-Bay. It cost me 98cents plus 12...

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Last post by willisworms
Sat Apr 09, 2011 8:26 am
Rear heater switch illumination repair

Last post by astrozam « Wed Apr 06, 2011 5:53 pm
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by MountainManJoe » Tue Apr 05, 2011 9:33 pm

The rear heater switch backlighting went out. I found one on craiglist, but the seller sold it out from under my feet. I posted in the wanted section...

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Last post by astrozam
Wed Apr 06, 2011 5:53 pm
Running wires through firewall

Last post by Kidhauler « Thu Mar 24, 2011 10:30 pm
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by MountainManJoe » Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:47 pm
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I discovered this convenient little trick for running wires between the cabin and under the hood, so I thought I'd share pics. No drilling needed. I...
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Last post by Kidhauler
Thu Mar 24, 2011 10:30 pm
Customized Van - most components not working

Last post by 95astroglaval « Fri Mar 11, 2011 3:15 pm

by 95astroglaval » Fri Mar 11, 2011 3:15 pm

Hi all;

I have a 1995 Astro Gladiator Conversion Van (from Glaval). It includes a power-folding bed, a rear vacuum (which I find hilarious), TV,...

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Last post by 95astroglaval
Fri Mar 11, 2011 3:15 pm
I am looking to do some electrical add ons -advice needed

Last post by markmitchinnh « Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:26 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Sat Feb 26, 2011 10:38 am

I basically need to know what is the best way to lengthen a wire, solder? heat shrink but connectors? what is the best way to do this type of...

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Last post by markmitchinnh
Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:26 pm
Firewall plug differences 96 to 01

Last post by v8famvan « Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:44 pm
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by willyguyver » Mon Feb 21, 2011 1:04 pm

My daily driver, a 96 GMC Safari was slowly dying, all but the engine and trans. I found on craigslist a 2001 in cherry condition, minus the engine...

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Last post by v8famvan
Tue Feb 22, 2011 10:44 pm
Twin batteries-might be easier than first thought

Last post by 1Gary « Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:04 pm
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by 1Gary » Fri Feb 18, 2011 11:02 pm

I am messing around with Ole Yellar's battery taking it out to bring it to full charge to get it load tested.The battery tray is shot which from what...

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Last post by 1Gary
Sat Feb 19, 2011 11:04 pm
dash lights gone on dash

Last post by smokienutz « Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:30 am
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by smokienutz » Fri Feb 04, 2011 8:54 am

the dash lights on 1990 astrovan are out. when i bought it the PO said to replace it it would need a part that cost $300. atm i am using a little led...

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Last post by smokienutz
Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:30 am
cruise control questions

Last post by d3athm3talh3ad « Thu Jan 27, 2011 6:28 pm
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by markmitchinnh » Sat Jan 22, 2011 8:21 am

My 1994 safari has cruise control and I would love to put it on my V8 89 has anyone done this? My 89 was a cargo van with no extras so I wish to add...

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Last post by d3athm3talh3ad
Thu Jan 27, 2011 6:28 pm
daytime drive lights

Last post by astrozam « Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:22 am
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by Moreforles » Thu Nov 04, 2010 9:32 pm
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does anyone or everyone (except me) know how to turn them off...... if I want the lights on, I can turn the switch myself..... or is there just a...
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Last post by astrozam
Sun Nov 14, 2010 9:22 am
troubleshooting dome light switch

Last post by CaptSquid « Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:32 am
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by completetech » Wed Aug 25, 2010 12:02 pm

I seem to be having a possible issue with the dome lights and wondering what everyone would suggest as a troubleshooting procedures?

I have a 1999...

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Last post by CaptSquid
Tue Oct 26, 2010 11:32 am
window motor?

Last post by khale « Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:38 pm
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by daryl1964 » Mon Aug 09, 2010 8:44 am

Hi, I have a 1995 safari,my passenger window is no longer working, motor replaced about 1 year ago,took off door panel,pulled plastic connector from...

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Last post by khale
Sun Oct 03, 2010 10:38 pm
Windows AGAIN

Last post by DON « Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:12 pm
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by DON » Tue Sep 07, 2010 6:14 pm

2002 Safari
Know everybody is tired of this,but, Long time member been gone for quite a while playing with the sports cars.
Problem. Windows quit...

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Last post by DON
Wed Sep 08, 2010 4:12 pm
interior lights no workie

Last post by kings-x59 « Fri Sep 03, 2010 8:14 pm
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by dilly » Fri Apr 30, 2010 4:08 pm

on my 95 safari. they never worked since i bought it. theres no power to the override switch on the dash. anyone know where i should start? all the...

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Last post by kings-x59
Fri Sep 03, 2010 8:14 pm
95 Safari Pinout diagram?

Last post by mdmead « Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:30 am
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by Gordon » Sun Jul 25, 2010 10:40 pm

Ok so i finally put a TBI 5.7L into my 95 CPI van.

Not sure how many people have done this swap but i'm having a BIG issue.

Got everything in and...

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Last post by mdmead
Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:30 am
Caution light on dash

Last post by Cobra « Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:11 am

by Cobra » Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:11 am

Everyone know the 3 relays in the upfitter box right what is the bottom black one for (i'll post a pic when i get home)
Yesterday one my way home and...

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Last post by Cobra
Thu Jul 15, 2010 5:11 am
Air Bag Light on

Last post by v8famvan « Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:41 am
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by applianceguy » Fri Jul 09, 2010 6:56 pm

My 98 Astro has to keep atlast one dash light on at all times...now its the air bag light. Anything I can do?
Dealer scan $89!!!!!!

Mike

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Last post by v8famvan
Tue Jul 13, 2010 6:41 am
Distributor Wiring Mystery...

Last post by Lumpy « Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:23 am
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by capulet_x » Sun May 16, 2010 1:28 pm

I don't know if anyone can assist me with some additional questions I have come across. I've tried to attach two pictures but apparently it is not...

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Mon Jun 21, 2010 10:23 am

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