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#507 of 548 Hi there! Please bear with me as I am new. by tazzyshar51 Jul 03, 2006 (11:43 am)
I have a 1994 Chevy Lumina Van which at the moment has me baffled. All of a sudden when I went to start it up, the engine light didn't come on and then I couldn't get it to shift. It seems to be stuck in first gear. I have been reviewing the net for answers though still have none. Does anyone know if this is a serious problem and should I go to a garage or a transmission shop? Thanx in advance for any advise I receive. Sharon
#508 of 548 '96 Venture Trans Missing while driving by shadeaux Jul 08, 2006 (7:13 pm)
I have a '98 Venture that I bought just a month or so ago, and I took it on a 400 mile trip over the weekend. I noticed that the transmssion seems to be either slipping, or just not acting properly. I used Cruese control most of the trip, but even without the cruese on, the problem persisted.   Somewhere between 65 and 75 MPH the transmission would drop down a gear, rev up, then shift back up to the proper gear. The speed would not change, but you could certainly hear the engine rev up. I dont have a Tack to see the RPMs tho =[   Typically, this was just a 1-2 second event, it would drop, kick back up and then be fine, but once it actually dropped down, and reved for a couple extra seconds, then kicked back into gear.   No dummy lights ever came on, and I've checked the trans fluid, it shows full. A friend that works for Autozone (an ex-mechanic) said he could plug in the lil code reader and see if there are any codes, but ive not be able to get to him yet. He said could be some sort of Vaccum Sensor for the trans.   Has anyone else had this problem? Any ideas what I can do to fix this? I was really worried that I wouldnt make it home , but its did get us home.   Thanks for any advice you may have.
#509 of 548 1998 Astro 1995 Engine? by lampinlar Jul 10, 2006 (1:34 pm)
I purchased a 1998 astro van a few years ago and have had a number of fuel related problems. I have had to replace the fuel pump twice. The van will not start after sitting for a few hours. If you turn the ignition on but do not start the van for about 2 minutes it will start after a few tries.My mechanic was going to check the fuel injection but it seems that the engine appears to be a 1995 engine instead of the correct motor. He sees no sign of any modifications to indicate that the engine was ever replaced. Is it possible that chevy put a 1995 engine in a 1998 van? I have heard that this happened to a number of vans made in 1995 with 1992 engines. Please help Thanks
#510 of 548 Responding to 1998 Astro 1995 Engine! by arch2 Jul 10, 2006 (11:24 pm)
I have to begin by answering a question with a question. Did you purchase your chevy used, and if so, did you purchase it from a dealer or private seller?   If you purchased the vehicle from a private seller, it is possible that the engine could have been replaced before you purchased your astro van.   If you purchased your astro van from the dealer as a used vehicle, it is possible that the previous owner could have replaced the engine before trading in the vehicle. I've never experienced this problem with dealerships, but anything is possible.   Concerning your fuel problem, have your mechanic check the fuel pressure while cranking (without starting) the engine with a fuel pressure gauge. Compare the readings with the specs in a repair manual and see if the pressure readings on your mechanic's fuel gauge are within the fuel pressure requirements in the repair manual.   If the pressure readings are ok then you probably should check your injection system for restrictions. (I.E. dirty injecters, fuel pressure regulator etc).   If the readings are low on your mechanic's fuel pressure gauge, then it is possible that there could be a restriction in the fuel filter, and again, it is also possible that the fuel pressure regulator could be defective. Check for trash in the fuel tank and the fuel lines.   One more thing, have the mechanic check to see if there is too much voltage operating the fuel pump. Some fuel systems have a set voltage from the ECM (brain) which is below battery voltage (12 volts). If your fuel pump is receiving too much voltage, it could be the reason why you are replacing your fuel pumps too quickly. It is also possible that the quality of the part (fuel pump) is poor.   I hope this helps. God bless!
#512 of 548 1994 Chev Lumina Van by tazzyshar51 Jul 11, 2006 (6:50 am)
I have a 1994 Chevy Lumina Van. All of a sudden I can't get it to shift. It seems to be stuck in first gear. Does anyone know if this is a serious problem and should I go to a garage or a transmission shop? Thanx in advance for any advice I receive. Sharon Replies to this message: derekc (Jul 23, 2006 6:25 pm)
#513 of 548 98 ASTRO DAUL AIR by grizzley69 Jul 11, 2006 (3:10 pm)
I HAVE 1998 ASTRO THE A/C BLOWS COLD OUT THE DASH BUT NOT THE BACK IT IS FULL OF 134-A ANYBODY GIVE ME ANY HELP OR DIRECTIONS THX
#514 of 548 Re: 2000 Chevy Venture: CD Player and Van Gremlins!! [leppycharms715] by srobichaud Jul 12, 2006 (6:55 am)
Replying to: leppycharms715 (Jun 08, 2006 5:25 am) I got the same problem with my 2201 venture the thing I found is to stop playing the thing for a couple of weeks and clean the cd player with one of those cd cleaners if that doesn't work you need to go to the scaryard and get a used one. they go for 75$
#515 of 548 Venture taillight problems!! by rydel Jul 22, 2006 (12:17 pm)
I have a 1999 Venture and when I turn on the right signal and hit the brakes the lights blink like crazy and the radio flashes. If I'm in reverse, sometimes the radio light goes dark and the emergency flash indicator stays lit until I put it in drive. My husband replaced the taillight assembly as it looked to have gotten hot. Also, sometimes but not always, the tranny shifts really hard but if I park it for 10 to 15 minutes, it's O.K. The tranny problem has been going on for about 8,000 miles and the blinker started acting up not long after. It's got 106k on the odometer. Anybody else have these problems? Did you get them resolved? How? Thanks. Replies to this message: derekc (Jul 23, 2006 6:47 pm) mikeski (Oct 11, 2006 4:21 am)
#516 of 548 Venture A/C Port? by kmf Jul 22, 2006 (2:51 pm)
Where is the low pressue A/C port on a 99 Venture? I need to reacharge the air conditioning system and can't find the port (sigh).   Thanks   Kerry

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