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Chevy Astro
Chevy Astro is a mid-sized van manufactured by General Motor’s Chevrolet brand (1985-2005) to compete with the Japanese Toyota Van and Plymouth Voyager/Dodge Caravan twins. Aside from the standard passenger vans, the vehicles are also available as cargo vans.
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How do you open rear door with broken handle of astro van?
You have to take the inside handle apart to activate the latch manually. If you can't do it from the handle area you have to remove the inside door panel.
How do you adjust timing on an 88 astro?
First you need to have a timing light, once you have attained one (if you didn't already have one) you have to hook up the alligator clips on the respective battery terminals and the inductive lead on the #1 cylinder spark plug wire. Next you need to loosen (not remove) the distributor hold down clamp bolt. With engine running, you need to watch the timing marks on the vibration dampener attached to the crankshaft pulley and adjust (turn) the distributor clockwise or counter clockwise until the appropriate mark (see the emissions sticker by hood latch for desired timing setting) lines up with the pointer on front of motor, being VERY careful not to let and wires for timing light or any part of you get too close to cooling fan! When the lines match, tighten clamp and you should be fine. It may take two people (one to watch the marks and one to turn the distributor) to adjust.
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Where can order new keys for a 1994 astrovan?
Check with your local GM/Chevy dealer. This could be a dealer only item, especially if there is a special 'chip' inside the key for identification and anti-theft purposes.
How do you fix a code 44 on a 1994 Astro van with the Vortec engine?
Code 44 indicates a lean mixture at the oxygen sensor and it could be a variety of things from a vacuum leak, a bad fuel regulator, or a bad fuel pump. Also those engines were known for bad distributor shafts. It is best to take it to a mechanic.
Where is the horn located on a 2004 Chevy Astro van?
look up near the raditor or batt. area i know ford loves to play hid the horn on a lot of the cars.
What would cause a whistling from the heater?
My car was making a noise, although I would describe it as more of a "hissing" sound, from the heater/AC control panel. It turns out to be the heater control assembly that was bad. I was told another possibility when you hear that noise is the water control valve.
sounds like a system with vacuum controls( found in higher price/luxury vehicles ) for changing settings...def.,floor/heat,vent,etc. a cracked hose-or a hose that has popped off of the 'nipple' it fits on. does it change when you change 'mode-heat,def.,etc? also, there is a ' manifold ' where all the air tubes are joined and feed vacuum to move doors,etc. for heat-def. etc... somewhere under dash-passenger side-or near center that can leak at main vacuum feed. it looks like an cow's udder-clear plastic air lines connect there and go to respective controls for heat, def.,vent,etc. move the hoses a bit- with car runnuing-listen for change in volume of 'hissing'. of course-this problem could be at the control valve in the dash where you make the desired changes for heat,def., etc. the control valve is expensive- i have bought/sold vehicles for 40 years. i am a supporter of 'junk yards '...er,auto recycling businesses. they will pull the part-now you need to find an installer- this is a bit complicated,based on vehicle and location of hissing problem.finally...do all of the options for heat,def., etc. operate correctly-try runniong the system "thru the paces" a few times and listem for changes,location-as i said before-good luck...
How do you replace a lower radiator hose on a 1998 Chevy Astro?
The 1998 Chevy Astro lower radiator hose is held in place with a clamp. Turn the clamp screw to the left. The clamp will become loose and the hose can be removed.
How do you change the rear speakers in a Lincoln mark 8?
To remove the speaker grilles in the rear of a Mark VIII gently pry up on the lower forward portion of the speaker grille. Do not forceor pull on the grille, just pull it slightly out from the interior panel and then move your finger under the grille along the lower portion and up the back side. This SHOULD dislodge the clips that hold the grille in place. Now pull down very carefully on the entire grille assembly and it should be free of the interior panel. Now there are four TROX screws holding the woofer and two for the tweeter....
How do you install an ignition switch on a 1994 Chevy Astro Van?
You will need to remove the steering wheel to gain access to a screw which holds the cylinder in the steering colum. But if there is an air bag you will need to disconnect the battery then remove the air bag then you'll need to remove the pressure plate then the signal harness. After doing all that you'll see a screww at 3 o'clock which is either a torx screw or a hex head screw. aftyer removing the screw then pull on the cylinder and it'll come out in your hand then insert new one. I hope this helped
need to know how to remove the steering colum?
Where can i find a Sliding mechanism for sliding van door?
A sliding mechanism to repair a sliding van door can be purchased from a dealer for the vehicle in question. It is sometimes possible to find this part at an auto salvage yard.
Check the ECM electronic control module under the distributor cap. if its bad it wont start or will start and run bad and die
How do you disable the automatic headlights on a 2001 Canadian Chevy Astro?
On my 2000 Astro there is a small button just below and to the left of the headlight switch. Push that button four times in a row and you will hear a chime and the automatice headlights will be disabled. Tricky, eh?
Replace the small looking shocks. That's what holds the door up.
This could be the starter, or the ignition switch.
It sounds a lot like you have a brake problem. You need to get it checked out before any more serious damage is done, and it costs you a fortune.
How do you turn off air bag light on 95 dodge ram 1500 pickup?
If the light is on the airbag system is disabled, and there's a problem. You can't just shut it off. Hook up a scan tool and retrieve the fault code and fix it right. or the airbags will not deploy if you're in an accident.
Prolog:
I'm pretty sure we all know to fix the problem, but most of us just left the airbag lock unplugged or the seat unplugged when we turned the key on. I too am searching for a cure. I know Nissan titan's you can key on key off 3 times to reset.
2002 Astro broken door handle?
This is a common fault in Chevy Astro, and reasonably easy to fix. I had to replace all in my 1988 and starting the process in my 1998. Chevy dealers stock these parts due to popularity. All you have to do is remove the inner door panel (you may want to also by a couple spare fasteners you break at this feat). Handles just bolt in and connect to control rods.
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The air should be comming out of the defroster vents. If so, most likely, it is the vacuum line that controls the vents. It is on top of the engine below the air cleaner, and runs to the front right of the engine.
Buy the replacment so you know what your are looking for.
How do you replace the fuel pump on a 97 Astro Van?
Have fun. It is in the fuel tank so be sure that It is bad before you replace it. The computer runs a relay that runs the fuel pump.
Why does my 1991 Corvette idle rough?
A rough idle on the 91 vette could be from a variety of reasons. Bad, worn out, or loose spark plugs. Worn out or damaged spark plug wires could be the cause. It could also be the optispark (Distributor for these cars). I have also seen fuel injectors create a rough running condition on these cars as well. Start simple, and don't go to deep in the beginning look at the surface issues and look deeper as you rule out the most obvious culprits. There are many things on these cars that will cause a rough idle but it is better to rule out the cheap and easy to fix causes first. Check the plugs, do a compression test, test the wires, coil, and injectors and what not before you start throwing parts at it. The compression test is a good thing only because these cars run really hot, and some don't engage the cooling fans until 240+ degrees, so it is possible to see a crack in the head, head gasket leak, ect on these especially if the cooling system has not had a good maintenance record.
AnswerYou won't find an Optispark distributor on a 1991 Corvette. The 91 vette has the L98 engine, which uses a more traditional distributor. 1992 was the first year of the Generation 2 LT1 engine that uses the Optispark. It is true that many issues can cause rough idle. Rough idle can often be caused by a vacuum leak. Check for leaks, including a ruptured bladder in the EGR valve, which will act as a vacuum leak. So, that is something else to consider.
