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#1005 of 1888 Alternator 97 Astro by vsatdude Aug 09, 2005 (8:30 pm)
Replying to: mark60 (Jul 26, 2005 6:49 pm) How hard is it to change the alternator on thr 97 astro? Any tips would be helpfull. Replies to this message: cob (Aug 10, 2005 8:18 am) dlabarge (Aug 20, 2005 7:07 pm)
#1006 of 1888 Re: Alternator 97 Astro [vsatdude] by cob Aug 10, 2005 (8:18 am)
Replying to: vsatdude (Aug 09, 2005 8:30 pm) The alternator is easy to change. It takes longer to get the doghouse off to get access to the back side of the alternator. You can replace it without taking the dog house off. Once you get the serpentine belt off I believe there was 2 or 3 bolts holding the alternator on. I changed mine 2 years ago. What I do remember is there is a large wire harness connected to it and a small single wire. I did not see the single wire from the front and when I yanked on the alternator to remove it I broke the small wire. Knowing that there are 2 harnesses on it you should be able to remove it without taking off the dog house, good luck. Replies to this message: dlabarge (Aug 20, 2005 7:07 pm)
#1007 of 1888 Re: 1999 Chevy Astro Air cond. problem, [dcoggins] by cob Aug 10, 2005 (8:23 am)
Replying to: dcoggins (Aug 05, 2005 9:25 am) I was told that there is a valve under the hood on the a/c lines that has a black cap on it. You are supposed to be able to turn it with a screw driver. I have something different on my 97 since it is an aftermarket unit from the conversion company. Anyhow this valve controls the cooling cycle between front and rear and sounds like it is stuck on the rear setting. I was told to have someone sit in the van while it is running and turn the rear air on and off while someone else taps the valve under the hood to get it unstuck. It may or may not work but it is a free fix. Let me know if it works for you.
#1008 of 1888 Re: changing headlights? [joeyags21] by tkw Aug 12, 2005 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: joeyags21 (Aug 06, 2005 6:09 pm) Assuming you have the composite Headlamps, here's the instruction:   Open the hood. Remove the sidemarker/turn signal lamp by removing two screws. Remove the corner reflector by removing the screw behind it. Remove the headlamp assembly by removing 3 screws. Replace bulb from behind. Caution: do not touch halogen bulb with bare hand.
#1009 of 1888 Missing Emission label by selvanegra Aug 12, 2005 (4:54 pm)
Recently I Bought an Astro 1994 AWD, CS, automatic, with only 50k miles, (may be becose it catch a small fire and was parked a couple years), the thing is that doesn´t have the emission control label and I can´t adjust the time nor the idle speed, does anybody has a van like mine and can send me an e-mail with the info on the label, I´ll aprecciate it.
#1010 of 1888 Re: Great Vans, strong heart [henkel] by rsalty Aug 12, 2005 (10:04 pm)
Replying to: henkel (Aug 22, 2000 2:55 am) Anything less than a 97 will not make you happy.2000 went downhill.Consumer reports states to many problems till 97.
#1011 of 1888 Re: Re-Setting Theft-Loc Codes - Need Assistance [TDambrosia] by rsalty Aug 12, 2005 (10:13 pm)
Replying to: TDambrosia (Aug 25, 2000 2:57 am) I also have a 97. I dont even know what a theft-lock is .Maybe you can help me. My vehical also just goes slap dead without warning from time to time. Did repacing the altenator really fix the problem ? Hope so cause I dont know what else it could be except for 50 other things ive been afraid to tackle.
#1014 of 1888 Sherlock Holms mystery by edbd1s Aug 14, 2005 (7:26 pm)
So, its $450 later, my baby (1994 Chevy Astro 4.3, v-6) has gotten a new battery, sparks changed, fuel filter changed, a new electric ignition switch, and a brand new fuel pump. My mechanic even says he "fixed" the fuel pump relay (I didn't know that they could be fixed, hmm). But not fixed yet. But all the mechanics in town say not to bring it in until it has a problem. Well, that IS the problem. It only has a problem intermittently. So, of course, as soon as I get it to the mechanics, it works, but I am still getting stuck all over town. Clues: It doesn't start only sometimes. It seems to not start after stopping at several places. It rolls and rolls and won't start. It has been hot weather lately. Sometimes it starts but then suddenly dies immediately afterwards. Usually, it runs fine once it has started except for ..... Weird clue #7- The engine dies on the road when we honk the horn???? Got some ideas?

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