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#1686 of 1892 2003 gmc safari van by mauialii Jan 01, 2008 (4:50 pm)
looking at a van with the towing package.what all does this package consist of?does it have a trans. cooler?is it worth the extra cash?thanks
#1687 of 1892 Re: Astro Transfer Case Motor [mathusalum] by jkhinch Jan 01, 2008 (6:14 pm)
Replying to: mathusalum (Jan 01, 2008 2:59 pm) Hello - Wow, sounds like my van - accept I haven't visited a dealer and I've been fighting a horrid vibration as well. Regarding the awd actuator, my tech tells me that he's had horrible results with after market units. However, I found these guys http://monsterautoparts.com/GMC/GMC%20SAFARI/gmc_safari_awd_4x4_actuator_motor.h- tm - they have a full year warranty and I've been thinking of trying them myself. My mechanic would charge $60 labor to install it. May want to think of talking with your alley mechanic.   PS. I would really appreciate it if you'd let me know what the transfer case oil looked like. Apparently mine looks and smells like gear lube and we're trying to find syptoms vs causes with mine. Good luck.
#1688 of 1892 2000 sarafi by wmccreary Jan 07, 2008 (12:42 pm)
My sarafi won't start mwhen the wheather is cold when its hot above 70 its starts right up I was tood it could be the fuel pump and I thought so to this will be the 7th so I replaced it. Its been warm so it finnaly got into the high 30's so I tried to start it and it wouldn't many body got any Ideals? Thanks Replies to this message: dlm1954 (Jan 12, 2008 6:06 pm) wmccreary (Jan 21, 2008 3:32 pm)
#1689 of 1892 Re: 2000 sarafi [wmccreary] by dlm1954 Jan 12, 2008 (6:06 pm)
Replying to: wmccreary (Jan 07, 2008 12:42 pm) Sounds like maybe a fuel pump relay, some Hondas and accuras are notorious for this exact problem in reverse, they start when it's cold and when it gets hot they won't start because the main fuel pump relay on those are inside the vehicle unlike that Astro which is on the outside. Besides that some years of those Astros are notorious for fuel pumps. My nephew has a 1997 or 1999 and he has replaced the fuel pump so many times he has lost count; and the one for his is around $450.00 I believe he said, and thats just the pump. I believe he has a venting problem on his though because his won't run when it's hot unless he losens or removes the fuel cap. I keep telling him to go through his emission control system that vents the fuel tank because he seems to be creating so much vacuum from a vent valve not opening properly to vent the tank it's frying the fuel pumps. GOOD LUCK Replies to this message: wmccreary (Jan 21, 2008 3:32 pm)
#1690 of 1892 Re: 1995 Astro "The Unsolvable Mystery" [clewis1] by flintlockdave Jan 12, 2008 (7:14 pm)
Replying to: clewis1 (May 26, 2006 10:08 am) Have you tried changing the catalictic convert? Not sure of the cost might get one from a savage yard first to see if it helps.
#1691 of 1892 rear door mechanism -- how does it go together?! by kntheboys Jan 14, 2008 (12:52 pm)
Hi-- I've read all the questions and responses about the rear door handle breaking and figured out through those posts how to get at the handle mechanism and open the door from the inside by pulling a rod.   I think before the handle mechanism came apart perhaps something else had been apart because there was another part laying the in the bottom --about 6" long part that looks like it somehow works with the door mechanism. With the door open, I can push on the locking hook to make it simulate latching on the other door when shut, and I can pull the metal rod to make it release, but I don't know how to reconnect the whole thing to the handle?   I don't know what attaches to what? I could take a digital photo and post is somewhere if that would help. Or is there somewhere I can go to see a shematic of some sort to figure out what goes together or what I may need to jimmy --rig?   Thanks!
#1692 of 1892 Re: 2000 sarafi [dlm1954] by wmccreary Jan 21, 2008 (3:32 pm)
Replying to: dlm1954 (Jan 12, 2008 6:06 pm) Thanks dlm1954 after taking it to a mechanic and is addvice is to start tearing it down to find the problem after paying $75 dollares for nothing I started checking things myself after pulling the engine cover it took less than 2 minutes tom find the real problem its the rotor breaking down I have put 300 miles on it since in the last 2 weeks and its been great has never run better I didnt think it could be that because I just replaced it about 30,000 miles ago Thanks
#1693 of 1892 2000 sarafi overhead console by wmccreary Jan 21, 2008 (3:36 pm)
My overhead display went about 1 year ago and I am going to sell this van soon so I was going to try to repair this so everything works anybody have any cues. I have 12 volts going up there on one pin and my book shows nothing about this console. Thanks Will
#1694 of 1892 programming door locks... by the_big_al Jun 27, 2008 (3:16 pm)
Hi all. First visit to this particular forum. I just purchased a 2004 Astro Cargo for work. It appears to be in fairly good shape. Clean and the cargo floor is hardly scratched indicating light usage... anyway, it came with a key fob attatched to the key, but it doesn't seem to work. I changed the battery and still no go. I am not certain if it has a keyless entry system or not, but the inclusion of the fob with the key makes me think so?   It does have factory power locks (and windows-surprise on a cargo van), and I was curious how re-program the fob with out going to the dealer and paying them $80 bucks to perform what I am sure is a 2 minute job. Is there anyone out there that knows how to do this? I know on my Impala I just scroll through the settings on the radio, but this can still has the old 90's style Delco AM/FM only stereo. If I can get the fob to work that would be great, but if not, it's no big loss since I have never had a fob on my work vehicles before, but it would be nice to have it working... Replies to this message: the_big_al (Jun 27, 2008 3:16 pm)
#1695 of 1892 Re: tire size [spike99] by the_big_al Jun 27, 2008 (3:16 pm)
Replying to: spike99 (Dec 12, 2007 5:23 pm) I just bought an Astro Cargo - 2wd. I specifically shied away from the AWD due to the horror stories I heard about with the AWD failing and the gearing causing the lugging...   Is there a way to tell what gearing I have - whether it's 3.42 or 3.73??? The van seems to have really good get-up-and-go - even more so than my 4.3 powered S-10. It also has pretty good power on the highway. I'll look down and realize I am way over the limit. I haven't tried passing anybody yet and I actually haven't had it above 60 MPH yet, but the power around town has been more than adequate. Replies to this message: redfisher (Jan 23, 2008 7:29 am) the_big_al (Jun 27, 2008 3:16 pm)

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