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USE THIS FORUM FOR ANY ELECTRICAL QUESTIONS SUCH AS WIRE COLOR CODES, BLOWING FUSES OR WIRING SHORTS.
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ANYTHING RELATED TO AUDIO OR VIDEO SYSTEMS WHETHER STOCK OR AFTERMARKET.
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SECURITY
GOT A QUESTION ON THE FACTORY SECURITY SYSTEM OR IF YOU HAVE AN AFTERMARKET SYSTEM, POST IT HERE.
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Global Announcement Help Wanted
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MountainManJoe »
Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
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I need a helper to assist with some forum administration tasks.
Tech savvyness would be an asset, but not required.
A good command of English is...
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Fri Jun 18, 2021 12:21 am
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Last post by phr1$k37
Mon Jul 28, 2008 8:35 am
power locks on a 99 astro
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by
toddluck »
Tue Jul 15, 2008 5:44 pm
both front door locks have not worked since i bought the van no biggie but yesterday the slider and rear hatch stopped working as well ...fuses check...
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Last post by toddluck
Thu Jul 17, 2008 5:44 pm
Second Alt ?
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by
Rebel »
Thu Jul 10, 2008 8:05 am
Just curious and won't go into any detail but would I need to run a second alt. if I were going to run a 550 watt AC unit ? It would only be on while...
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Sat Jul 12, 2008 9:54 pm
Turn Signal Switch
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by
BillHarris »
Mon Jun 30, 2008 10:00 am
The past couple of weeks when I activate or cancel the turn signal (right or left) the windshield wipers will wipe one sweep. This happens once every...
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Last post by BillHarris
Tue Jul 01, 2008 5:01 am
Extra horns
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by
ihatemybike »
Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:11 am
I'll be adding Grumpy's new air horn soon. The kit includes a relay that causes both the air horns and the stock horn (should it work) to sound. I'd...
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Last post by TheChopFather
Sat Jun 21, 2008 7:54 am
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Last post by Rebel
Tue Jun 10, 2008 2:12 pm
cluster lights out
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by
stephanie »
Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:44 am
a while ago I had posted about my cluster lights not working. I finaly got around to it, Sanja (reaper) solved the problem, so for those of you who...
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Last post by crash
Tue Jun 10, 2008 12:20 pm
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Last post by astrozam
Mon Jun 02, 2008 12:29 pm
OBDII scanners and USB devices
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by
Someone »
Fri May 30, 2008 10:06 am
Anyone used an OBD scanner that hooks up to a laptop? I have been looking at a few different company's software and hardware and can not really...
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Last post by Water Boy
Fri May 30, 2008 3:59 pm
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Last post by SafariRob
Sun May 25, 2008 3:33 pm
how to wire all 4 bulbs on in high beam?
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by
red98tj »
Sat Mar 15, 2008 2:28 pm
Does anyone know how to wire the astro (mine is a 2000) so that when you flip to high beam headlights, the low beams stay on, too? I did this mod to...
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Last post by No-Skive
Fri May 16, 2008 2:04 pm
what exactly is an "RS" astro?
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by
original_balzer »
Wed May 14, 2008 11:20 pm
Does the RS have and goodies or is it a trim package and nothing more? I think I have found one sitting in a storage business. I cant get up close to...
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Last post by Jim in Indy
Fri May 16, 2008 1:01 am
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Last post by HPbyStan
Thu May 15, 2008 11:19 am
TPS on 90 safari with Model 220 TB
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by
smokinsiggy »
Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:50 pm
Been having lots of problems getting my van to idle properly. Went in with meter and checked TPS first this time around because I changed the EGR...
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Last post by kings-x59
Thu May 15, 2008 10:54 am
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Last post by betz
Sun May 04, 2008 8:51 pm
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Last post by BLAZER
Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:54 pm
bolt sizes
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by
Cobra »
Wed Apr 09, 2008 12:11 am
i'm going to be replacing my fuel pump and shocks soon and get the feeling i'm either going to strip or break at least one bolt so in prep for that i...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Thu Apr 10, 2008 4:27 am
ALDL Logging for smog test
by
Water Boy »
Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:27 pm
Well, May in coming up fast and I thought I would have sold my 90 by now.
Time for the smog test.
I'm wanting to hook up my laptop to my 90 OBD1 to...
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Last post by Water Boy
Sun Apr 06, 2008 8:27 pm
brake-light in dash is on??
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by
crazyastro »
Sun Mar 30, 2008 10:11 pm
hey everybody,
since yesterday my BRAKES-light stays on.
if i step on the emergency-brake it becomes brighter?
i checked the fuses, but they're all...
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Last post by astrozam
Mon Mar 31, 2008 12:14 pm
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Mon Mar 24, 2008 5:14 am
astro/safari info
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by
tbhager94 »
Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:09 pm
Here is some info I found on the astro and safaris. Correct this if there is any mistakes please.
First generation
Production 1985–1994
Assembly...
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Last post by SoCalli V8
Sat Mar 22, 2008 2:36 am
clock wont turn off
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by
rab2009 »
Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:52 pm
Not sure if this is a very stupid question. but got a 1994 safari a bit ago a just curently fixed it. but when the car gets turned off the clock...
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Last post by Rebel
Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:07 am
Routing wires to dashboard -
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by
phr1$k37 »
Fri Feb 15, 2008 3:27 pm
hi Folks,
What is the quickest way to route some small wires from engine bay to dash? I have not looked (or remember) if we can stuff through a...
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Last post by thevalleyboy
Thu Mar 06, 2008 9:05 pm
TAC Units
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by
Rebel »
Wed Feb 20, 2008 7:11 am
Are these something I can pick up at Radio Shack for less or are these unique to LED's ?
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Last post by Rebel
Wed Feb 20, 2008 8:31 am
Sources for generic parts
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by
uncle-vinny »
Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:39 am
I don't know if anyones knows about these companies or not so I thought I would share it. I work in an engineering lab and build prototypes of time,...
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Last post by LiftedAWDAstro
Tue Feb 19, 2008 6:39 pm
Altenator upgrade
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by
trybe13 »
Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:52 pm
It's time for me to upgrade to a high output altenator to keep up with my stereo system. I figure 200 amps should be sufficient. I'm tired of having...
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Last post by PharmAstrocist
Mon Feb 18, 2008 11:01 pm
help required from across the pond
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by
kpracing »
Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:25 am
hi, i hope the knolegable people of the forum can help, i have searched the forum but can't find the answer. my airbag light has come on. how do i...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Mon Feb 18, 2008 3:07 pm
She won't start - need help....
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by
Spike99 »
Tue Jan 29, 2008 4:15 pm
Got a 2001 AWD Safari with low miles that is starting to really upset me.
At first, I thought it had water in the gas. Or, its fuel pump might be...
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Last post by CaptSquid
Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:34 am
Shaved Transmitters
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by
Rebel »
Wed Jan 09, 2008 2:42 pm
Ok,,who's the tech. guru out there ?
Got a problem with my shaved transmitters and can't get on AS to see who that was that would check them out....
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Last post by Rebel
Wed Feb 13, 2008 2:13 pm
Moved The long list of RPO codes.
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by
v8famvan »
Sun Sep 10, 2006 11:10 pm
Here is a long list of RPO codes specifically for the Astro/Safari vans. (not all the engines listed here were available)
This will be added to as I...
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Last post by Angrybird12
Tue Sep 12, 2017 2:42 pm
dead battery
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by
tbhager94 »
Mon Jan 14, 2008 4:41 am
well i think either my alternator is dead or i have a power drain some where , how can you test for a power drain or bad alt??
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Last post by tbhager94
Mon Jan 28, 2008 12:43 am
1988 TBI studders a bit...
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by
ZachZ »
Mon Jan 21, 2008 6:06 am
Hey guys I drove my van for a bit yesterday. I had a few issues. Lets say that I am leaving a stop light, it will take off just fine then after about...
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Last post by ZachZ
Mon Jan 21, 2008 11:43 am
A Valuable Source For Tech Info.......
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by
SoCalli V8 »
Mon Jan 07, 2008 11:12 pm
I`m sure that many of the technical guys here already know this, but I would just like to tell everyone else about Car Craft Magazine I have had a...
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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Sun Jan 13, 2008 12:33 pm
LED 3rd brake light question
Replies: 4
by
crash »
Sun Dec 09, 2007 2:54 pm
I'm wondering if there is an inline resistor or something on these .. I grabbed on my last wrecker run to install on the back window of the cap on my...
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Last post by sfeaver
Wed Jan 02, 2008 6:14 pm
Factory Service Manual Source
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by
Rileysowner »
Fri Dec 14, 2007 1:47 pm
I have been considering getting the official service manuals for my van, however, I can't find where to get them any longer. Anyone have a link?
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Last post by astrozam
Sun Dec 16, 2007 1:00 pm
power window problems.
Replies: 2
by
smokinsiggy »
Sat Sep 01, 2007 12:42 pm
My 90 safari passenger side window is not working . First the switch from driver side to power passenger window fell apart. The window was slow for...
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Last post by smokinsiggy
Sat Sep 01, 2007 9:54 pm
Trailer wiring
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by
justice »
Wed Aug 22, 2007 7:59 pm
I don't think my 87 has a towing package, but it does have a hitch mount. I just picked up a ball and a wiring kit to hook it up.
would it be...
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Last post by justice
Thu Aug 23, 2007 6:53 am
fuel pipe assemblies
by
uncle-vinny »
Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:24 pm
If you run into the same problem I did with rusted out fuel pipe assemblies
the following info my be helpful and save you some time. This is for a...
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Last post by uncle-vinny
Tue Jul 24, 2007 2:24 pm
furnace cement
Replies: 2
by
uncle-vinny »
Tue Jul 24, 2007 4:06 am
I wanted to share this info because it might help other people. I had a 1970 Duster slant 6 years ago. The exhaust manifold was cracked and I wanted...
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Last post by Rileysowner
Tue Jul 24, 2007 7:08 am
2002 Astro Specs
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by
dragonvan »
Tue Jun 12, 2007 9:53 pm
This is from deep within the GM media web site. I have changed and paraphrased it to prevent problems.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model:
Astro passenger,...
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Last post by dragonvan
Fri Jul 20, 2007 8:39 am
NEW GROUND and/or + Wiring
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by
tripplec »
Wed Jul 18, 2007 10:19 am
I have read that these as well as other vehicles benefit from addtional or replacement ground runs and some are replacing adding a 12V + run to the...
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Last post by Water Boy
Wed Jul 18, 2007 4:10 pm
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Last post by Water Boy
Wed Jul 18, 2007 5:09 am
97 Safari stalling
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by
PeterT »
Sun Jun 10, 2007 3:48 pm
I had my altenator changed out by the GM dealer last week and have had the van back to the dealer the same day for stalling. They had it for 4 days...
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Last post by Smiliesafari
Sun Jul 15, 2007 8:47 am
Garage Floors
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by
chartman »
Mon Sep 25, 2006 9:31 am
Best stuff ive found for basements, roofs and floors.
500sf garage costs about $600.00 in materials and will last for life. Wont lift from heat...
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Last post by totem12
Sun Jun 17, 2007 5:43 pm
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Last post by Mr_Roboto
Sat Jun 16, 2007 9:51 pm
ECM Numbers?
Replies: 1
by
SoCalli V8 »
Tue Jun 12, 2007 10:22 pm
I remember at AstroSafari there was a link to a website that had a list of all the ECM numbers and which engines they belong to.
Does anybody have...
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Last post by Matrixx
Tue Jun 12, 2007 11:19 pm
OBD2 Scanners and Dataloggers
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by
chartman »
Thu Sep 21, 2006 7:50 pm
OBD2 scanners and dataloggers.....
EaseDiagnostics ..is the first one i bought. It has poor control over 4L60E transmissions and ASTRO VINs in...
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Last post by Water Boy
Sat May 19, 2007 6:30 pm
Schematic for 1989 blower motor
Replies: 2
by
SafariRob »
Fri May 18, 2007 8:32 am
Here's the schematic I drew up after studying the factory wiring manual for the 1989 Astro blower motor circuit. I thought it might come in handy for...
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Last post by SafariRob
Fri May 18, 2007 6:06 pm
Ignition problem?
Replies: 10
by
SafariRob »
Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:57 am
My 305 89 Astro has begun to have a problem that baffles me. When cold, it always starts right up, but once it's come up to temperture and I shut it...
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Last post by Water Boy
Sun Apr 29, 2007 8:56 pm
Gas tank sender resistance?
Replies: 1
by
ryanhettenbach »
Mon Oct 23, 2006 6:23 am
Does anybody know what range of resistance the gas tank sending unit sends to the fuel gauge on the dash? I'm thinking of possibly doing full...
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Last post by v8famvan
Mon Oct 23, 2006 12:33 pm
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