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#BATTERY GUARD BOX 1999 ASTRO VAN UNDER DASH CODE#
OBD2 code reader(prefer with live data), scan for pending/stored codes, tests completed. Using your phone can be an option but is often a PITA Sometimes on the 99and up vans the fix is as simple as a proper fluid change.Ĭouple of good flashlights, head mounted comes in handy as well as a nice bright handheld one. Listen for groan, whine or clicking in rear end.ĪWD, look for leaks, listen for clicking when you turn on ignition, check fuse and do tight figure 8s in parking lot. Missing lug wrench, jack, wheel chocks and the hook/nut that mounts them to the van. Worn out steering components, esp idler arms(these vans tend to eat idler arms, use quality idler arms or just get used to replacing them). Rust on the front fender, radiator support, under molding, rocker panels, bottom of doors, around windshield, and at the rear hatch is common in the rust belt.
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When replacing the pump, make sure to clean the mating surfaces well and install the gaskets dry. If it's a small amount once in a great while, don't worry about it, but a large or constant leak is an issue. Watch for water coming out of the weep hole at the bottom of the pump. ~3rd gen(vin X) piston slap, they shortened the piston skirts(for efficiency?) on the later Vortec engines, at higher mileage piston slap becomes more common, but can run a long time that way. I have seen multiple vehicles where the easy plugs are replaced and still have the original plugs from the factory in the hard to reach ones.Ģnd and 3rd gen - Pancake Distributor Disease, commonly leads to destroyed catalytic converter, easy and cheap to fix, but required paying attention to what you are doing when removing/replacing the distributor. General tuneup, replacing the spark plugs and wires can be intimidating the first time, but with the proper extensions and techniques it can be easily taken care of, but often hasn't been.
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Drivers inside flip up armrest being broken/limp is another common problem, easily fixed by removing the broken pin and replacing with a bolt, no welding required.
Plenty of people cover them with something else. Depending on the year/type they can be easily replaced, others take more creative solutions. Make sure the A/C works, can be quite expensive to fix and they often leak at the compressor belly seal.Ĭheck brake lines for rust, clean fluid, parking brake works, no warning lights.Īrm rests, drivers side door tends to be the worse, but so many of them are cracked, this is 'normal'. HVAC blower only blows on certain speeds or not at all. On the AWD models it can cause damage to the oil pan when the mounts are worn as well make sure your oil pan is not damaged. Anti-Lock Brakes(ABS)Įngine mounts, these are a PITA to replace especially on the AWD models. Leaking oil cooler lines, even the replacements typically end up needing replacement, replace again or bypass/remove the oil cooler adapter for free.ĪBS activation at low speeds - This is one of the most dangerous situations and there is a bulletin out about this one. It's not a question of IF, but a question of WHEN. Lower intake manifold gasket replacement on 96 and up is virtually inevitable, usually showing up anywhere over 100k miles. Vacuum hose leaks can cause multiple things, usually the first thing you notice is when the engine is working hard that the heater starts blowing from the defroster vent or to the floor regardless of where the controls are(it's only a few $ for the hoses so replace them all under the hood, one at a time). Replacements and alternatives are available. In many Chevrolets, the transmission "learns" how you drive over time and makes adjustments, so you may experience altered driving dynamics as your car re-learns your driving style after changing the battery.Cup holders missing from the center console/engine cover, without that black plastic/rubber piece that sticks up, good luck keeping a drink in there. If you can't find it, call Chevrolet and they will give you the code for free.
#BATTERY GUARD BOX 1999 ASTRO VAN UNDER DASH MANUAL#
Check for this code in your owners manual - it will usually be either a sticker or small card in the booklet. In some Astros, you may need to re-enter a security code to get your radio to work again. When you reconnect the terminals, your radio presets are likely to be cleared out. Replacing the battery in your Astro involves removing the terminals. Although some batteries last much longer, most batteries begin breaking down chemically after four years, so you could experience dimmer headlights and other negative effects before you have a dead battery in your Astro that you need to replace. We recommend changing the battery in Chevrolets every 4 years.
#BATTERY GUARD BOX 1999 ASTRO VAN UNDER DASH HOW TO#
The video above shows you how to replace the battery in your 2001 Chevrolet Astro.
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