You are here: Forums Vans & Minivans Chevy Venture Chevy Venture Starting/Stalling/Idle Issues

Chevy Venture Starting/Stalling/Idle Issues

76 messages,  Last post on Oct 06, 2009 at 1:38 PM

You are in the Chevy Venture Forum. Your Host is Karens

What is this discussion about? Chevrolet Venture, Auto Repair, Van

Messages Page 4 of 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#27 of 76 Re: intrepid [chewson] by 442dude Feb 04, 2008 (5:48 am)
Replying to: chewson (Feb 02, 2008 3:24 pm) Well at least you tried - On some cars you have to use a scanner to clear the check engine light, maybe the Intrepid is one of them - sorry, I don't have any experience with them - I'm only a mechanic when there's a shade tree and some beer around   See if you can get the codes and repost....
#28 of 76 Re: to 442dude [chewson] by 442dude Feb 04, 2008 (6:52 am)
Replying to: chewson (Feb 02, 2008 2:38 pm) That is funny...I let the quickie oil change place put a new one in ours in a moment of weakness during an oil change and the check engine light came on shortly after - chased it around for about 1 month before I said "what if they used the wrong PCV valve???" Replaced it and light went out immediately - not a problem with it since...apparently different ones fit but not all are right...   The 3.4 V6 is a quirky engine no matter what vehicle its installed in, not just the Venture. I really think a lot of mechanics don't even know what to do when the check engine light comes on other than read the codes and start replacing parts. Its an interesting marriage of an engine originally designed in the late 70s and modern day electronics. Cool thing about them though - the same things go wrong with all of them so chances are you're not the 1st to have any particular problem and the fixes are usually not too difficult (at least most of them anyway)  Boy do I miss the days when you could read the check engine light with a paperclip.
#29 of 76 to 442 dude by chewson Feb 04, 2008 (12:39 pm)
i am the one that wrote about the 97 venture van stalling and chugging..well looks like they found the problem..they changed the egr valve..which was all carboned up..and that seems to have fixed it.no idea why the check engine light never came on but for now it is running like a champ..thanks again for all your help. Replies to this message: 442dude (Feb 04, 2008 12:56 pm)
#30 of 76 442dude by chewson Feb 04, 2008 (12:53 pm)
hahah..and that is what originally happened with my check engine light,,i went to change mine myself..did it in the parking lot..there were 2 they said would work..i bought one and put it on and it began sucking air like you wouldn't believe..went inside and bought the other one and it was fine..but the check engine light came on..been on ever since. not sure how they figured out the egr valve but it worked..i have gone through so much sh*t with that van..2 intake manifold gaskets..one costing me an engine...and the list goes on
#31 of 76 Re: to 442 dude [chewson] by 442dude Feb 04, 2008 (12:56 pm)
Replying to: chewson (Feb 04, 2008 12:39 pm) Usually when the EGR valve goes bad you'll stall when you lift the throttle, thats why it wasn't on my list of things to check, I'll have to make sure I remember that for when mine goes bad since all of these seem to break the same way - glad you're running good again. Thanks for the info!
#32 of 76 to 442 dude by chewson Feb 05, 2008 (12:41 pm)
i should be the one thanking you...helps when someone gives information when you get desperate. you are right about the egr valve which is probably why they never checked that first..that and what is wrong with the computer in the van that showed no code..even when the egr was disconnected...not much chance i'm ever buying another none of these Replies to this message: 442dude (Feb 05, 2008 1:56 pm)
#33 of 76 Re: to 442 dude [chewson] by 442dude Feb 05, 2008 (1:56 pm)
Replying to: chewson (Feb 05, 2008 12:41 pm) No problem - post anytime & I'll try to help. When problems get posted and then the suggestions & resolutions go in it builds a great database of knowledge for all of us to use.   All the best, John
#34 of 76 starts and runs like it is running on 2 cylinders by fughunter Feb 06, 2008 (9:54 am)
I have had a problem with this van ever since it turned 180,000 miles no that i have all the bugs worked out of it It throws something else at me now i have a obd2 code reader and it says (random cylinder misfier ) I changed the wires plugs still runs like poop . need a little help . i know alot about cars trucks and now this van but ths time i am wondering if it is timing chain or coils Replies to this message: 442dude (Feb 06, 2008 10:24 am) fughunter (Feb 07, 2008 2:12 am)
#35 of 76 Re: starts and runs like it is running on 2 cylinders [fughunter] by 442dude Feb 06, 2008 (10:24 am)
Replying to: fughunter (Feb 06, 2008 9:54 am) Couple of suggestions -   I had the misfire code as well - got rid of it by:   1. Cleaning the MAF sensor - use cleaner designed specifically for the MAF and follow the directions on the can   2. Replace the PCV valve   Also, try this - get a digital multimeter, check the resistance on the ignition modules (located in back on top) between the two towers on each (towers meaning where the spark plug wires connect to) the resistance should be 5000-7000 ohms - if its above or below, you've got a bad ignition coil...and make sure the posts are clean.   Someone else here also had an issue with the EGR valve being plugged up with carbon - you might want to pop it off and take a look...the pintle in the middle should move freely up and down (its spring loaded IIRC) - if not, try cleaning it and reinstalling, carb cleaner works pretty good, also know people who use Marvel Mystery oil to break up the carbon to make it easier to clean.   You've already done the other stuff I would suggest. Good luck Replies to this message: fughunter (Feb 07, 2008 2:12 am)
#36 of 76 Re: starts and runs like it is running on 2 cylinders [442dude] by fughunter Feb 07, 2008 (2:12 am)
Replying to: 442dude (Feb 06, 2008 10:24 am) thank you i will try that maf sensor and the coils thanks again

Messages Page 4 of 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Vans & Minivans Chevy Venture Chevy Venture Starting/Stalling/Idle Issues