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#241 of 255 Re: '01 Venture overheating [oden08] by markman01

Mar 24, 2012 (12:47 pm)

Replying to: oden08 (Jan 11, 2007 6:01 pm)
Hi...I ran into this with my 04 Venture last summer in the blazing 3-week heat wave we had...I had a blown compressor, but the problem with the fans not kicking in was actually in the control head inside the vehicle...{the A/C switch with the dual knobs}..was able to pick one up at the junk yard for like $40....Dealer wants quite a bit more...they're also kinda hard to find due to the common problem....there's a plug behind that switch that communicates with the computer and tells those fans that it's hot enough for them to come on because you've just asked for it to be cooler inside the van by putting it on Max Air....at least that's my understanding.....bottom line...new compressor wasn't getting the fans to kick on.....new control head coupled with new compressor did the trick.....Hope that helps! /Mark

#242 of 255 Re: TO ALL CHEVY OWNERS [katietovar] by stilbill

Apr 23, 2012 (12:20 pm)

Replying to: katietovar (Dec 16, 2011 9:46 am)
Water leaks into maplights, drl lights no longer work door locks won't work from console button on either side.

#243 of 255 1999 chev venture electrical problem by venture3

Jun 12, 2012 (8:38 pm)

I have a 1999 chev venture and it ran good for two weeks and it stalls and it will start right up again but run rough and all the dash lights flicker and engine has no power.its like someone is playing with the positive wire on the battery- on off.on off,on off ,,,,,,,and wont run for long.
any ideas???? i cleaned every connectors from battery to starter,

#244 of 255 venture3 99 electrical problems by blackrhino

Aug 05, 2012 (6:27 pm)

lift up your carpet on drivers side and see if there is any water laying on floor. i had a 99 chevy venture that had numerous electrical problems all do to the a/c condensate dripping behind carpets and corroding all of the wiring that runs in front of driver and passenger seats. I went to parts store and bought wire and butt splices and replaced all of the wire that was damaged and never had a problem since. just sold van to friend last year and still no problems

#245 of 255 2004 Venture Electical Issues by tommysan62

Dec 28, 2012 (4:20 pm)

I have a 2004 Venture that has a couple of electrical issues. The connector that you use to read the engine codes, under the dash will not connect. I've taken the van to a couple of shops and none of them can connect. It seems there is no signal. Where should I look for a blown fuse or bad ground or other issue that would affect this?
 
My dash panel also acts weird. Most of the time the temp gauge is pointing some odd direction, like straight down or straight up, even if the engine is hot or cold. Other times the other gauges will act up like that too. According to the car, I have cruised through my neighborhood at 140+mph. The gauge panel issues started after I had the dealer work on the engine and replace the crank position sensor. I am wondering if they damaged a lead or connection to the engine computer.

#246 of 255 Re: Turn Signal and Light problems [mikeb50] by wub51

Jan 01, 2013 (6:54 pm)

Replying to: mikeb50 (Jun 08, 2009 5:57 pm)
Thank you for posting this mikeb50; I had a similar issue with my 1999 Chevy Venture. The taillights and brake lights stopped working. My turn signals were acting screwy too; sometimes the radio lights would blink when I used a turn signal. Sometimes I would hit the right turn signal, but both would go on. I cleaned the contacts, especially the one melting the connector plastic, cleaned the receptacle, attempted to bend the pin to make better contact, and then added some dielectric grease. This fixed all the electrical problems. I will replace the connectors eventually, but the parts store I called does not carry them. I assume I'll need to go to a dealer.

#247 of 255 Re: Turn Signal and Light problems [wub51] by markman01

Jan 01, 2013 (7:17 pm)

Replying to: wub51 (Jan 01, 2013 6:54 pm)
Hi...I'm having problems which I think might be the switch....The cruise stopped working {which drives me crazy as I drive 500 miles a night mostly interstate and state routes}, and the wipers work on high only, except when they want to, then I can get low and delay for a time..sometimes til I hit a bump. The fuse for the cruise has been checked and changed just to be sure.........Since both functions are on the blinker stick, think that might be the problem? Thx! /Mark

#248 of 255 panel and tail lights by tuileitu

Jan 21, 2013 (9:45 am)

I have 1998 Chevrolet van, when my panel lights went out my tail lights did the same. I had tried changing the light switch 4 times and still nothing. Then one day it just came on but then it didnt the next day. My mechanic friend checked all the fuse, they are ok. Any idea what needs to be done? Please help because i do not know what else to do. just trying to avoid having to take it to the shop.
Thanks

#249 of 255 Re: panel and tail lights [tuileitu] by jenesaisrien

Jan 24, 2013 (4:11 pm)

Replying to: tuileitu (Jan 21, 2013 9:45 am)
you say you have a chevrolet van , what kind of chevrolet van is it a chevy van or a venture

#250 of 255 Re: Turn Signal and Light problems [markman01] by jenesaisrien

Jan 24, 2013 (4:20 pm)

Replying to: markman01 (Jan 01, 2013 7:17 pm)
for your wipers the problem is the electronic card inside the wiper motor assy the led weldings crack and the contact is loose so they work intermitently remove the card and change it or reweld the weldings p.s take a mag glass and you will see the faulty weldings by moving the componants.

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