# \#astro **URL:** https://community.cartalk.com/tag/astro/689.md [Latest](https://community.cartalk.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.cartalk.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.cartalk.com/tags.md) --- ## [Radio will not save presets after igniton off](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-will-not-save-presets-after-igniton-off/199884)
**Author:** [@nophilangie](https://community.cartalk.com/u/nophilangie)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2025, 12:18am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/radio-will-not-save-presets-after-igniton-off/199884 "2025-04-15T00:18:18Z")
Okay be ready for a longish post and please bare with me its all relevant to the issue. To start we are working on a 1988 Chevy Astro Van Cargo, only has 2 front dash speakers. When I first purchased the vehicle their … --- ## [What to replace 2001 Astro with? Need EXACTLY that cargo space!](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-replace-2001-astro-with-need-exactly-that-cargo-space/187326)
**Author:** [@DeleneSC](https://community.cartalk.com/u/DeleneSC)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2022, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-to-replace-2001-astro-with-need-exactly-that-cargo-space/187326 "2022-12-10T21:51:48Z")
I saw a similar post in 2010. I’m a musician, carrying heavy music and P.A. and lighting gear around. As you van users know, and as far as I know, there is NOTHING that replaces the Astro or Aerostar? Just the Mercedes B… --- ## [2003 Chevy Astro issues](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-astro-issues/170839)
**Author:** [@botard89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/botard89)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevy-astro-issues/170839 "2020-11-11T14:59:23Z")
Hey everyone, first post here. I’ve been dealing with several issues with my Astro but one lately has me concerned. I bought a code reader because the service engine light has been on. Some of the codes it threw were cra… --- ## [URGENT: Astro Van gear stick won't shift out of park](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urgent-astro-van-gear-stick-wont-shift-out-of-park/170137)
**Author:** [@Duncan-Russell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Duncan-Russell)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2020, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/urgent-astro-van-gear-stick-wont-shift-out-of-park/170137 "2020-09-20T20:21:13Z")
I bought a 99’ Astro last week. I went to move it an hour ago, and suddenly the gear stick won’t shift out of park mode. It’s urgent that I move the car from its current parking space as quickly as possible or else I’m g… --- ## [No start on chevy astro van](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-on-chevy-astro-van/34550)
**Author:** [@urwill](https://community.cartalk.com/u/urwill)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2020, 5:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/no-start-on-chevy-astro-van/34550 "2020-03-14T17:53:32Z")
I have 2 Chevy Astro cargo vans, a 1999 and a 2000. Both of them give me no start problems particularly when it's damp out such as aftar a rain storm. I've replaced distributors, caps, rotors, fuel pumps, and crank pos… --- ## [Van wont start but wants to](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-start-but-wants-to/160074)
**Author:** [@Jacklynn\_Barton](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jacklynn_Barton)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/van-wont-start-but-wants-to/160074 "2020-03-02T01:10:10Z")
I have a 2002 astro van we just replaced the battery and it’s been sitting for a few months were trying to get it started to take it to the repair shop to get the pitmon arm the idoler arm fixed but it wont start it want… --- ## [Battery goes dead after sitting for one day](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-goes-dead-after-sitting-for-one-day/153293)
**Author:** [@mistineedsarunningcar](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mistineedsarunningcar)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 12:04am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-goes-dead-after-sitting-for-one-day/153293 "2019-12-13T00:04:09Z")
ok. I have a 93 Chevy Astro, six cylinder. my battery started dying and I was having to keep on jumping it. well, I replaced the battery, several times, gave up for several months and decided to get her back on the road… --- ## [1996 Chevrolet Astro check engine light](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-astro-check-engine-light/123059)
**Author:** [@ManuelLugo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ManuelLugo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1996-chevrolet-astro-check-engine-light/123059 "2019-12-11T16:28:33Z")
My “check engine light” is on, a mechanic said it has to do with the transmission, the engine sometimes runs very “smooth” and sometimes it accelerates very bad, just recently I replaced the idle control valve sensor, fo… --- ## [Removing the middle seats in 1999 Chevrolet Astro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-the-middle-seats-in-1999-chevrolet-astro/143301)
**Author:** [@altonottinger](https://community.cartalk.com/u/altonottinger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2019, 10:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/removing-the-middle-seats-in-1999-chevrolet-astro/143301 "2019-06-29T22:44:06Z")
how hard would it be to remove the middle seats to extend the bed? --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Astro refueling issue](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-astro-refueling-issue/136965)
**Author:** [@Kym30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Kym30)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2019, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-astro-refueling-issue/136965 "2019-03-22T14:54:53Z")
When refueling my 2003 Astro van it keeps shutting off every 50 cents or quicker. Chevy replaced a sensor and that did nothing. Any suggestions? --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Astro blower switch doesn't work](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-astro-blower-switch-doesnt-work/126566)
**Author:** [@merle45](https://community.cartalk.com/u/merle45)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2018, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-astro-blower-switch-doesnt-work/126566 "2018-10-13T22:56:15Z")
my blower switch on the heater controls not working. replaced control unit in the dash. still blower won’t come on. replaced blower motor. and resistor last year. ??? --- ## [Vibrating fuel needle in 1998 Chevrolet Astro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-fuel-needle-in-1998-chevrolet-astro/119166)
**Author:** [@Jim30](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim30)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 13, 2018, 8:48pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/vibrating-fuel-needle-in-1998-chevrolet-astro/119166 "2018-06-13T20:48:39Z")
fuel needle vibrates very fast at all levels but it is accurate --- ## [2002 Chevrolet Astro with no power](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-astro-with-no-power/118273)
**Author:** [@LancePorter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LancePorter)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2018, 4:31pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2002-chevrolet-astro-with-no-power/118273 "2018-05-29T16:31:11Z")
I’ve replaced mass airflow , fuel pump, cap rotor, fuel filter, catalytic converter, muffler, and i’m still having problems with engine. No power, feels like it’s a clogged cat but that has been eliminated. Idles fine, g… --- ## [96 chevy astro back double door stuck shut](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-chevy-astro-back-double-door-stuck-shut/117494)
**Author:** [@Farrah\_Sausser](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Farrah_Sausser)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2018, 5:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/96-chevy-astro-back-double-door-stuck-shut/117494 "2018-05-18T05:08:17Z")
I need to get it open to access the driver side turn signal however the latch will not open. Is there a way to get the doors open while it’s closed or am I screwed? I’ve tried to look around for info, but no one seems to… --- ## [2003 Chevrolet Astro won't crank](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-astro-wont-crank/115667)
**Author:** [@heavyduty](https://community.cartalk.com/u/heavyduty)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2018, 11:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-chevrolet-astro-wont-crank/115667 "2018-04-15T23:52:00Z")
Why will my Astro van not crank? When I turn my key on all lights come on, fuel pump primes, turn key and no crank. It did this once about a year ago and seemed to heal its self and now it is doing it again without hea… --- ## [1998 Chevrolet Astro won't start](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-astro-wont-start/115260)
**Author:** [@Anthony00](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Anthony00)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 6:18pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1998-chevrolet-astro-wont-start/115260 "2018-04-08T18:18:15Z")
My Astro van won’t start I have changed the fuel pump, check the fuel filter also, the fuel pressure going into my motor. The fuel pressure is 60 PSI when the key is turned. Fuel filters clear. So I went to start with th… --- ## [4.3 vortec Single click at crank new! .. Fuel pump, filter, spider, cap, rotor, coil, battery, icm, starter, air temp sensor, ect. Ect](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-3-vortec-single-click-at-crank-new-fuel-pump-filter-spider-cap-rotor-coil-battery-icm-starter-air-temp-sensor-ect-ect/114356)
**Author:** [@Jon\_West](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jon_West)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 27, 2018, 2:12am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/4-3-vortec-single-click-at-crank-new-fuel-pump-filter-spider-cap-rotor-coil-battery-icm-starter-air-temp-sensor-ect-ect/114356 "2018-03-27T02:12:58Z")
Really need some help here --- ## [1994 Chevrolet Astro brake oil leak](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-astro-brake-oil-leak/114310)
**Author:** [@andrew52](https://community.cartalk.com/u/andrew52)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2018, 4:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1994-chevrolet-astro-brake-oil-leak/114310 "2018-03-24T16:05:26Z")
brake oil leak under driver seat --- ## [Astro Van won't start in or after rain/high humidity](https://community.cartalk.com/t/astro-van-wont-start-in-or-after-rain-high-humidity/10879)
**Author:** [@llulua](https://community.cartalk.com/u/llulua)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2018, 8:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/astro-van-wont-start-in-or-after-rain-high-humidity/10879 "2018-03-15T20:43:24Z")
Van has 94K. Check engine light comes and goes. Started having this problem last year. Van ran great. Parked in driveway. Rain started that night. Rain stopped. Came out, van wouldn't start. Just cranked. Three day… --- ## [Crazy Astrovan](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-astrovan/109391)
**Author:** [@Rosario\_Mullen](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Rosario_Mullen)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2017, 2:02am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/crazy-astrovan/109391 "2017-11-18T02:02:06Z")
I have a 96 Chevy astro van, and its has the following symptoms…Check engine like comes back as “multiple Misfires” The plugs, wires, rotor and rotor cap were replace about 2 years ago, but the van has occasional lurc… --- ## [ChangeTurn signal flasher](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changeturn-signal-flasher/103185)
**Author:** [@astro\_pilot](https://community.cartalk.com/u/astro_pilot)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 5:13am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/changeturn-signal-flasher/103185 "2017-04-21T05:13:19Z")
I have a 99 Astro....and can't find the turn signal flasher, which quit on me today...it also works the four way flashing lights --- ## [Battery Drain - 2002 Chevy Astro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drain-2002-chevy-astro/75738)
**Author:** [@dmf](https://community.cartalk.com/u/dmf)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2017, 6:24am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-drain-2002-chevy-astro/75738 "2017-01-07T06:24:35Z")
Hi, I've recently been having battery drain issues with my 2002 Chevy Astro. After taking it to a local garage I was informed that nothing was wrong with it other than it needing a new battery. They put a new battery in … --- ## [Dash panel will work when OBDII is plugged in](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-panel-will-work-when-obdii-is-plugged-in/96905)
**Author:** [@Jim\_Logue](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Jim_Logue)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2016, 1:39am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/dash-panel-will-work-when-obdii-is-plugged-in/96905 "2016-12-11T01:39:39Z")
1995 Astro Cargo, 4.3L, 230k miles. Got it from a friend who could not figure out what was wrong and sat for awhile. I had it towed to my house and been working on it the last two days. I've been looking at the posts her… --- ## [Battery or alternator](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-or-alternator/90067)
**Author:** [@levitiquetus](https://community.cartalk.com/u/levitiquetus)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [May 25, 2015, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-or-alternator/90067 "2015-05-25T03:49:17Z")
I have a 95 Chevy astrology van that I've owned for about a year. On occasion (about once a month) when I start it, the battery gauge stays in the red and all the lights are dim. After driving a bit I can stop the van an… --- ## [93 astro wants to quit on me](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-astro-wants-to-quit-on-me/82958)
**Author:** [@minnievandad](https://community.cartalk.com/u/minnievandad)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2014, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/93-astro-wants-to-quit-on-me/82958 "2014-01-20T23:47:21Z")
my old friend astro has been very ,very good to me. he has been a part of our family for a long time. I've put at least 350,000 heavy duty working miles on top of the 150,000 we started with. i'm extremely impressed wit… --- ## [1997 Astro runs rough at idle](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-astro-runs-rough-at-idle/82740)
**Author:** [@Taxi\_Rob](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Taxi_Rob)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 12:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/1997-astro-runs-rough-at-idle/82740 "2014-01-05T00:53:31Z")
I've taken it to a half dozen mechanics, none can diagnose the problem. From a cold start the engine idles well, but once it warms up and the fast idle setting shuts off, it begins to vibrate quite a bit. I spent $3k on … --- ## [Air bag light - 1998 chevy astro](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-light-1998-chevy-astro/81558)
**Author:** [@VanGuy89](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VanGuy89)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2013, 8:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/air-bag-light-1998-chevy-astro/81558 "2013-09-29T08:38:37Z")
The air bag warning light is often, but not always, ON in my 1998 Chevy Astro. Unfortunately, it is ON whenever I seem to have a chance to bring it in for state inspection. My mechanic of many years has been unable to … --- ## [2001 chevy astro van will not start, 4.6L V6](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-astro-van-will-not-start-4-6l-v6/79734)
**Author:** [@mechanic](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mechanic)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2013, 4:03pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2001-chevy-astro-van-will-not-start-4-6l-v6/79734 "2013-06-11T16:03:53Z")
2001 chevrolet astro van won't start, I have spark and fuel. compression ok. --- ## [Somtimes it charges somtimes it don't](https://community.cartalk.com/t/somtimes-it-charges-somtimes-it-dont/79478)
**Author:** [@Naomayo](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Naomayo)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2013, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/somtimes-it-charges-somtimes-it-dont/79478 "2013-05-24T23:32:17Z")
So I have a very confusing problem. In my 92 Chevy Astro the battery occasionally stops charging runs down and dies while I am driving and will not restart via jump but must be fully charged. This first happened a coupl… --- ## [2000 Chevy Astro running rough - loses acceleration. Bad gas? Ethanol?](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-astro-running-rough-loses-acceleration-bad-gas-ethanol/76105)
**Author:** [@Dugitsbane](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Dugitsbane)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2013, 4:32am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2000-chevy-astro-running-rough-loses-acceleration-bad-gas-ethanol/76105 "2013-04-23T04:32:56Z")
My 2000 Chevy Astro van started having problems whenever I accelerate, hesitating losing speed, and all I can possible tie it to is a new gas station where I filled up which said "May contain ethanol". I think the "serv… [Next page](https://community.cartalk.com/tag/astro/689.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=astro)