General technical discussion and troubleshooting
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Sun Jun 23, 2019 4:11 pm
Sticky Tips and Tricks
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astrozam »
Wed Sep 13, 2006 1:11 pm
Greenmachine ( A.Scommunity member ) originally posted this thread,
Were not vouching for how many actually work but here they are.
Thought I'd...
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Mon Oct 08, 2018 10:04 am
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Last post by chevymaher
Tue Jun 25, 2024 4:16 am
100,000 checkup
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andyrud »
Fri Mar 08, 2024 7:48 am
Hi Guys,
I have a 2002 Tiger RV on an Astro van. We go all over the USA in it and it has reached 100,000 miles. So, is there any things I should...
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Last post by WoodButcher
Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:34 pm
Engine surging and bucking.
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metricscaler »
Thu Aug 24, 2023 9:16 am
Hi just bought a 1995 safari a few months ago and I’ve noticed when I’m driving on the freeway at a constant speed the engine seems to surge a small...
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Last post by chevymaher
Thu Sep 07, 2023 2:09 pm
The California ON BOARD DIAGNOSTIC PLUG
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ROARRR »
Thu Aug 31, 2023 8:16 pm
MY CHEV ASTRO DOESN'T HAVE AN OBD PLUG SO THE CALIFORNIA SHOPS WON'T smog it! There's a sticker that says it's from Maryland--did the Astros there...
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Thu Aug 31, 2023 9:58 pm
CB Radio mounting location
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DANVAN »
Sun Nov 16, 2008 8:30 am
Anybody have a good place to mount a cb radio in an astro.
I was out there trying to find a spot and its very limited. Its a small unit so it can...
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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Thu Oct 27, 2022 9:34 pm
Tips on Changing Spark Plugs & Wires
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Tobaloba »
Sun Apr 06, 2008 9:05 pm
First I want to say what a relief it is to have come across your site. The people here are rather devoted. Not many people have Astros or Safaris, so...
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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Wed Aug 03, 2022 9:29 pm
Battery Relocation
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macsveen »
Thu Jun 03, 2021 7:43 pm
Hey there, I'm starting to convert my daily driver into a stealth camper.
The first thing that I want to do is wiring stuff. I want to install a...
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Sun Jun 06, 2021 9:28 pm
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Last post by Astrophysics
Sat Apr 17, 2021 9:38 pm
replacing front hub
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photo_van »
Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:10 am
And I just had this all apart ](*,)
I've got a little play in the R front wheel bearing; Moog $173 or Delco $368???? Or Timken??
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Last post by okie1
Sun Jan 19, 2020 7:43 am
Astro/Safari Replacement Has Arrived!
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mdmead »
Sun Nov 20, 2016 8:27 pm
So GM dumped our beloved Astro/Safari in 2005 and basically left North America without a suitable replacement. Sure, you could move up to a fullsize...
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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Fri Oct 18, 2019 8:22 pm
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Wed Jan 02, 2019 10:25 am
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Last post by Mmusicman
Tue Sep 18, 2018 1:48 pm
alternate Oil filter
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Moreforles »
Thu May 20, 2010 8:10 pm
I thought the standard oil filter was a bit small, so compared a couple others, found one about one third longer, threads seemed the same, gaskets...
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Mon Sep 17, 2018 3:11 pm
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Mon Sep 17, 2018 3:06 pm
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Last post by Bret Schmerker
Sat Sep 15, 2018 8:50 pm
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Last post by Astrophysics
Sat Aug 04, 2018 11:36 pm
TOOLS
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chemist »
Fri Mar 06, 2009 7:35 pm
On tools....I've got more than some, less than others. I want more. Only problem is, other than a really complete metric wrench set, I don't know...
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Last post by WE7X
Sun Apr 22, 2018 2:03 pm
Grill Guard
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naatymind »
Fri Jan 19, 2018 1:21 pm
I am looking for a grill guard for my 96 Astro. Does anyone know where to find or purchase one?
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Last post by Astrophysics
Sat Mar 24, 2018 7:18 pm
Rear heat question
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SteveTR6 »
Mon Jan 29, 2018 5:03 pm
2003 Astro AWD LT, 156k miles. Within the last 2 weeks, the blower resistor failed, followed (almost immediately after replacement) by the blower...
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Last post by SteveTR6
Mon Jan 29, 2018 5:03 pm
my 1993 Astro restoration
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stephanieASTRO »
Sun Dec 17, 2017 1:27 pm
It has been forever since I have been on this site. Only due to my van running like a boss and life being crazy busy. But life has gotten even...
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Last post by stephanieASTRO
Mon Jan 15, 2018 9:34 pm
Solved P0446 2001 AWD
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rlyoung »
Thu Oct 12, 2017 1:40 pm
Replacing the fuel tank pressure sensor fixed my long-standing P0446 code. It was a 10 minute fix since I have cut an access hatch in the floor of...
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Last post by rlyoung
Thu Oct 12, 2017 1:40 pm
power fuel pump
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The Mack »
Mon May 22, 2017 5:53 pm
I have a 1999 safari I totaled, has new fuel pump and full tank of gas. hooked a line up to the filter to drain gas with pump but it only pumps gas...
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Last post by The Mack
Wed May 24, 2017 5:37 am
Vacuum pump?
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Barillacorso »
Sun May 14, 2017 4:35 pm
Hi,
This is my introduction question- I have an '05 astro= there is a vacuum pump of sorts on the to of motor passenger side rear, It plugs into a...
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Last post by AstroWill
Mon May 15, 2017 12:58 pm
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Last post by Astrophysics
Mon Jan 16, 2017 12:08 pm
How is Evap Canister Vent Valve closed?
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rlyoung »
Thu Sep 22, 2016 3:42 pm
I have reason to suspect that my Evap Canister Vent Valve is not closing for testing when it should. It has battery voltage to it when the car is on,...
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Last post by rlyoung
Thu Sep 29, 2016 12:12 pm
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Last post by redcloud
Sat Jul 23, 2016 8:42 pm
Metric or SAE?
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greybeard »
Mon Jul 18, 2016 6:40 am
Haven't had my 2000 Astro for very long, month or so maybe. Getting ready to throw a basic set of tools together to carry in the van..
I haven't...
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Last post by Herbie
Sat Jul 23, 2016 1:13 pm
ACDelco Rotor
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vanagon40 »
Sun Jan 17, 2016 4:02 pm
I have a 1999 Astro Van LT.
The best I can figure is the OEM AC rotor is D465. But almost every site states the D465 is for the extended van.
Is...
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Last post by vanagon40
Sun Jan 17, 2016 7:23 pm
Problems with heater
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astrojohn »
Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:51 pm
I have a 2002 Astro AWD with just over a hundred thousand miles.
It's a great vehicle, but I have noticed that the heater doesn't change to all the...
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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:15 pm
NEED HELP with fuel EVAP system.
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bobabob »
Fri Oct 09, 2015 12:47 pm
my van failed smog due to the new evap test laws. and for people outside of CA who dont know what the evap test is. its a test of the fuel...
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Last post by AstroWill
Fri Oct 16, 2015 1:22 pm
Oil Pan replacement 2004 Astro AWD
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ingmyg »
Sun Jul 26, 2015 12:10 pm
Has anyone had to change the oil pan on a AWD 2004 Astro? It seems that the front diff must be lowered. Tips will be appreciated.
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Last post by ingmyg
Mon Sep 21, 2015 5:06 pm
Luggage rack removal?
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Pinfinity »
Mon Aug 24, 2015 7:14 am
I own a 200 Chevy Astro. I want to remove the luggage rack but I'm concerned about leakage after removing the M6 bolts.
Any suggestions would be...
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Last post by AstroWill
Fri Sep 04, 2015 1:44 pm
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Fri Aug 14, 2015 1:18 pm
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Mon Apr 20, 2015 6:14 pm
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Fri Jan 02, 2015 6:09 pm
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Sun Jul 06, 2014 9:53 pm
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Last post by blacknome
Tue Aug 13, 2013 11:32 am
Tune up ????
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HPbyStan »
Mon Jun 10, 2013 6:04 pm
I planned to change cap, rotor, plugs and wires. Turns out there isn't enough American money still in America to make me change plugs and wires in a...
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Last post by Wiley
Wed Jul 03, 2013 6:45 pm
abs light/brake light on,youtube fix.
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Mark C. »
Tue Nov 27, 2012 6:52 pm
My abs light and brake light have come on soon after driving,ocasionally turning off briefly. Finally got the code,I forget the number but it was the...
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Last post by marco10
Thu May 23, 2013 8:11 am
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Last post by The Mack
Tue Apr 02, 2013 6:40 am
Rear hatch doors wont LOCK!!!?
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phr1$k37 »
Thu Mar 12, 2009 10:58 am
Hi Folks,
I think I made a post like this before but obviously I did not act on it or we all just have to live with this problem.
When it is cold...
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Last post by Wiley
Fri Mar 29, 2013 6:27 am
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Mon Feb 04, 2013 6:36 pm
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Fri Feb 01, 2013 8:32 am
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Last post by slim724
Sun Oct 07, 2012 3:15 pm
Oil change 2004 Safari??
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sidecar53 »
Sun Aug 12, 2012 5:24 pm
Sorry guys, I searched this topic and nothing came up. Is there a tutorial on changing the oil and/or does anyone have any tips to offer? I'm going...
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Last post by sidecar53
Tue Aug 14, 2012 6:50 pm
Astro Hood Lift
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completetech »
Tue Mar 20, 2012 8:38 am
I know I have seen during my way to many of hours on here someone that had easily installed a set of struts that normally open and hold open rear...
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Sun Aug 12, 2012 9:22 pm
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Fri Jun 22, 2012 9:50 am
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