You are here: Forums Vans & Minivans GMC Safari & Chevy Astro Safari/Astro Window/Door Issues

Safari/Astro Window/Door Issues

28 messages,  Last post on Oct 18, 2009 at 12:24 AM

You are in the GMC Safari & Chevy Astro Forum. Your Host is Karens

What is this discussion about? GMC Safari, Chevrolet Astro, Electrical, Van

Messages Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#1 of 28 Drivers side Power Window by cartrouble10 Apr 26, 2007 (3:17 pm)
My 1997 Astro Van has a problem with the drivers side power window. It used to go up only 2" at a time, not it takes hours to get the window up once it's down. I need to replace the power window motor prior to state inspection. I've taken the inside door handle, paneling, etc off, but I've know idea how to get to the motor or where to even get one. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Replies to this message: 2hawks (May 03, 2007 6:03 am)
#2 of 28 Re: Drivers side Power Window [cartrouble10] by 2hawks May 03, 2007 (6:03 am)
Replying to: cartrouble10 (Apr 26, 2007 3:17 pm) I have a 94 GMC Safari, I have changed the motor in the drivers door 3 times now, its a snap, the first time you have to drill out the rivits that hold the window motor in.   Once I did that it was just a matter of unpluging the electric cable. I found a used motor at the junk yard for 20 bucks. When I replace it I used screws in place of the rivits so that if it ever happened again it would be a snap.   Mine works great   good luck
#3 of 28 Passenger Side Power Window by atarifan49 Oct 07, 2007 (5:47 pm)
I've been dealing with an issue with my passenger side power window on my 1995 Chevy Astro. I was told when I bought the van that the motor was burned out. So I went thru the trouble of replacing the motor with a new one. Well, after installing it the window would still not work from either the passenger or driver side.   I recently pulled the motor out to make sure it wasn't because of a stuck window lift. When I had it out and use the switch at the passenger side I found the motor only worked in one direction - UP. I removed and replaced and reinstalled the lift with the window in the up position.   So I proceeded with narrowing down if I had a switch or wiring problem. I confirmed that the switches work on both sides. There's a wire (blue w/ white stripe) that provides a ground return when the passenger lowers the window or +12V when the driver raises the window. The wire is broken between the two switches. I checked the wire thru the door connections and the wire is good going into the vehicle. The wire is broken somewhere inside the van.   My problem is trying to figure out the route of this wire. I tried to see where the wiring harness comes into the van on both sides and can not locate it. Can someone give me an idea of where the harness on each side routes thru the van? Is it deep inside the dashboard? Does it go up and above the ceiling inside the van?   I may just be better off and wire it so only the passenger can operate the window. But want to make sure I'm not able to fix the wire before I do this modification.   Thanks, Glenn Replies to this message: ProblemKia (Apr 13, 2009 12:17 am) atarifan49 (Apr 13, 2009 4:50 pm)
#4 of 28 how to replace mirror? by vertigo58 Nov 17, 2007 (1:24 pm)
Hello, I'm new here - pardon me for posting here, but I don't see a way of starting a new topic - the people who have posted here can surely answer my question, anyway. I just got a new pass. side power mirror for my 2000 Astro and I need to know how to install it. No outside bolts or screws, of course (except 3 on the bottom which obviously aren't it). No screws on inside triangular panel where mirror is mounted. Is it just a matter of carefully prying up this panel with a screwdriver to expose the 3 bolts that hold the mirror in place? Thanks a lot, I'd appreciate any help you can give me.
#5 of 28 Sagging slider door by droptastro Nov 16, 2007 (8:16 pm)
#6 of 28 Sagging slider door by droptastro Nov 01, 2007 (7:58 am)
I just recently got a 89 astro for free everything works great but sliding door , when I open the door the rear of the door sags just enough to where the door panel gets gaught up and I have to lift the rear of the door to get it to open , and when it is op it's all sloppy in thracking , so does anyone know if i can buy NEW bushings, tracks or whatever i need to fix this problem ? Replies to this message: spike99 (Nov 10, 2007 7:24 am) droptastro (Nov 16, 2007 8:16 pm) kntheboys (Mar 22, 2008 8:11 pm) and 1 more... bodrey (Nov 16, 2007 5:51 pm)
#7 of 28 Re: Sagging slider door [droptastro] by spike99 Nov 10, 2007 (7:24 am)
Replying to: droptastro (Nov 01, 2007 7:58 am) If you can clearly identify what new parts you need, visit your local GM or local auto shops. They can sell you any part that you need. Do shop around because prices do vary. Even if the dor track (down the mid level of vehicle) looks good to you, I'd by a new replacement track. The door on my previous '95 Safari didn't slide properly. Everything looked ok but the sliding door didn't work well. I replaced its track (even though it looked ok) and from then on, our sliding door worked great. Thus, why I recommend replacing your sliding doors track as well - even if it looks ok to you. Replies to this message: droptastro (Nov 16, 2007 8:16 pm) kntheboys (Mar 22, 2008 8:11 pm) atarifan49 (Apr 13, 2009 4:52 pm)
#8 of 28 Re: Sagging slider door [droptastro] by bodrey Nov 16, 2007 (5:51 pm)
Replying to: droptastro (Nov 01, 2007 7:58 am) I have the same problem with my '92 Safari. It is also sagging and causes the door not to open properly. I sprayed some Jig-a-loo Super Grease into the door's mechanism and along the tracks and that seemed to do the trick (at least, for now). If you do decide to replace the tracks let me know how much it cost you and how hard it was to do.
#9 of 28 Re: Sagging slider door [spike99] by droptastro Nov 16, 2007 (8:16 pm)
Replying to: spike99 (Nov 10, 2007 7:24 am) I didn't even think about the tracks , thank man I think i'll just replace the entire assembly if and when I find it Replies to this message: kntheboys (Mar 22, 2008 8:11 pm) atarifan49 (Apr 13, 2009 4:52 pm)
#10 of 28 Re: Sagging slider door [droptastro] by kntheboys Mar 22, 2008 (8:11 pm)
Replying to: droptastro (Nov 16, 2007 8:16 pm) Did you fix the door problem? I'm having the same problem -- except my door also pops out of the track on the roof of the van. Thanks. Replies to this message: atarifan49 (Apr 13, 2009 4:52 pm)

Messages Page 1 of 3 1 2 3 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Vans & Minivans GMC Safari & Chevy Astro Safari/Astro Window/Door Issues