PLACE ANY ISSUES RELATED TO YOUR VAN NOT STARTING OR STARTING HARD IN HERE.
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Tue Jun 11, 2024 10:01 pm
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Last post by WoodButcher
Thu Apr 15, 2021 12:48 pm
2001 AWD Astro LS Crank, No Start
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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
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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
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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
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Last post by Roadstar01
Fri Feb 23, 2018 6:33 pm
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Last post by Astrophysics
Sun Aug 13, 2017 3:54 pm
Crank- No start -Electrical mystery?
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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'
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Last post by ball
Sun Jun 28, 2015 11:04 am
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Last post by Captn. Crunch
Sat Mar 28, 2015 3:54 pm
99 Safari won't start
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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..
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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
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Last post by mdmead
Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:57 am
2000 astro wont start cold
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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
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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
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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..
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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
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Last post by SilverBullet1997
Tue Jul 15, 2014 9:17 am
98 non start
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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
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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
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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
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Sun Mar 30, 2014 10:32 am
98 Astro Van won't start sometimes
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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
Replies: 6
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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
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Last post by 91ho
Thu Oct 31, 2013 11:10 pm
Carolina Machine Engines
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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
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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
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Apr 04, 2013 9:19 am
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Last post by motoboy5207
Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:13 pm
98 safari spark and fuel still no start
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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
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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
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Last post by MountainManJoe
Sat Feb 23, 2013 2:35 pm
Rough idle wont stay running...
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Last post by Xibious
Mon Dec 24, 2012 12:18 am
van won't start
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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,
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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.
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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
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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.
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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?
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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!!!
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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
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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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