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#459 of 1890 AWD Opinion by rbritland Sep 06, 2002 (9:35 am)
To posting #429 jeep_cj8: I have had my AWD Astro for than 9-1/2 years. The AWD option is fabulous and money well spent. It is great for pulling a trailer and getting around in the snow. With 102,000 miles, I have never had a single problem with it. I have a long (1/4 mile) driveway that is gravel and uphill. A brand new Ford F-150 could not pull my trailer up the driveway in dry weather, but my Astro AWD pulls it up without a problem, even when it's snow covered.
#460 of 1890 Is Astro Cargo Van the Same as Passenger Van ??? by jakeanza Sep 06, 2002 (9:09 pm)
I am looking at buying a 95 Passenger Astro Van and taking the seats out and using it as a Cargo Van. Is there any difference between the Passenger and Cargo Astro Van in terms of suspension etc????
#461 of 1890 Thanks Steve (HOST) for Post# 431 by astroltman Sep 07, 2002 (4:35 am)
Much appreciated for your quick feedback. Thanks to you, I now a Manual for our 97 Astro. I could not find any info on re-enabling the DRL. I am taking the Astro back to the dealer to have it repaired.   Thanks again,   AstroLTMan
#462 of 1890 Hi Astroltman by steve_ HOST Sep 07, 2002 (7:20 am)
One of these days maybe the manufacturers will put their factory manuals on-line as well. That'd be nice! Plus the dealers would make lots more money fixing stuff after amateurs like me read a few pages and start messing around, LOL. Steve Host SUVs, Vans and Aftermarket & Accessories Message Boards
#463 of 1890 Help! Having Radio Warranty problems with Chevy! by dahveed02 Sep 11, 2002 (8:42 am)
I have a 2001 Chevy Astro Van LT 2wd, and in one year I've had to replace the Stock CD/Radio under warranty 4 times. Chevy won't upgrade the CD/Radio to a different unit, nor will they replace it with an aftermarket unit.   The replacement radios they're installing are defective, and Chevy Customer Service doesn't care!   Please help!   David
#464 of 1890 Sticking throttle, re: post 394 dated July 02 by coonhound Sep 13, 2002 (11:28 am)
I didn't get any response to post #394 so I just went ahead and removed the engine cover and inspected the butterfly/throttle valve. There was a lot of carbon on both sides of the valve. Sprayed the valve down with carburetor cleaner and it sure feels good not to have the jump starts, lurching, etc.
#465 of 1890 Hi Coonhound by steve_ HOST Sep 13, 2002 (11:44 am)
I guess I should have piped up since that's a pretty common problem with '99 and newer Quests. But it's usually described as more of a hesitation and sticky throttle off the line rather than lurching. The cure is the same - clean out the carbon in the throttle body. Thanks for reporting back! Steve Host SUVs, Vans and Aftermarket & Accessories Message Boards
#466 of 1890 A Temperamental Starting Problem by 67firebirdconv Sep 16, 2002 (4:32 pm)
I own a 1998 Astro AWD. It's my first GM product since 1985. I've owned it since March 02 and if not for this problems which resemble "gremlins", I wouldn't be writing to this column. The problem with this van is at any random time, the van fires, then shuts down. I shut off the ignition and retry. Sometimes I get lucky and it will start on the next few tries. But there are times when I have to wait hours until it finally fires. When it does start, it's like nothing happened. Barely a turn of the crank and it fires up. I've replaced the fuel filter, used injector cleaner with still these intermittent symptoms. Last night I spent 3 hours trying to start it. I left it overnight and it fired right up the next morning, as if nothing happened. Those computer code readers indicate nothing is wrong, even when it doesn't start. I really like the versatility of this van, but it's getting to the point where it is frustrating to continue owning it with this problem (it has no other problems, it works very well when it is running). Any suggestions from anyone else who may have heard of this strange problem? Please shoot them this way, I hate to get rid of what I would consider an excellent vehicle if it weren't for this problem. Thanks...Bill
#467 of 1890 Starting problem by coonhound Sep 17, 2002 (9:56 am)
I don't have any answers, but, my elder brother always had an answer for a starting problem. To quote, it ain't getin no combustion.   Does the 98 have the GM security key. I have starting problems occasionally with Oldsmobile's with the security key. But is usually a minor inconvienance.   There are two things to check to start isolating the problem. Is it not getting fuel or spark? Or possibly neither.   It is a strange one in that the check engine light doesn't come on.   After checking for fire and fuel. My approach would be check plug in wiring connectors by unplugging and plugging back in. Possibly a corroded or bad connection.   Just an opinion. Good luck
#468 of 1890 Again, the temperamental starting problem by 67firebirdconv Sep 18, 2002 (2:52 pm)
This problem happened again today, it fires up then shuts down. I can smell fuel being burned from the exhaust. After reading through all the messages on this bulletin board, I noticed message 174 that is somewhat similar to my problem. A strange thing is the security light blinks three times after the van won't start. I have talked to supposed GM expert mechanics and when diags were run when I had it in the shop, the codes indicated no problem with the Passlock security system. On the Passlock system, it reads the teeth on the key, it has no electronic chip model embedded on the key. They also told me the van wouldn't fire at all if the security system was activated. The fuel pump wouldn't run (which it does when the key is turned). Today I left the van and came back to it later, and once again, it fired up immediately after the first turn of the starter. When it starts, it runs so smooth, you can barely tell it's running. It's kinda funny, the owners manual advises that if the van won't start and the security light blinks, shut the ignition off and retry....I'm closer to looking for a new truck, or a beater with none of these electronic gizmos that make it difficult to troubleshoot without a $20,000 computer program....

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