2004 Chevrolet Astro - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

shift 1/2 or shift 2/1 solenoid is going bad possibly !!

Battery light goes off and on. Volt gauge goes well below half. You have a charging system problem . Voltage regulator or brushes worn out . do you know what these are ? This charging system is computer controlled . What color wire's in connector you can't find where it hooks to. an how many wires . By the way I have a ignition interlock on the car.????? so ! Has nothing to do with alternator problem . Can you lock the ignition switch an pull the key out ? Can you move the shifter out of park ?

Sorry but it sounds like you need to have the tranny rebuilt.

check the hoses to the front heater core. It sounds like the front heater core is plugged.

Usually 10w30 depending on your climate. Best to check owners manual, but 10w30 is the most common oil used unless it's a diesel then use 15w40

can you compare it to the other side and mirror it?

Backfiring from intake usually indicates a timing problem. The brake job has not effect on the engine, unless you accidentally disconnected some wires in the engine compartment, but highly unlikely. More likely the timing belt/chain may have jumped a few teeth. If you have an access hole to see the timing belt and marks have a look. If you need more specific info most libraries have subscriptions to online automotive service manuals for almost any year, make and model of car, motorcycle, or whatever. If you have a library card, some will give you the u/n and p/w so you can access them from your home computer, if not then you will have to go to your local branch to get access, but it is free!

Could be low fuel pressure. Should be 50psi min.

Could be crankshaft sensor.

In the ECM/PCM. HWat's your problem? Code?

sounds like the fuel filter sucked some crud out of the tank. Try replacing the fuel filter.

its electronic solenoid inside the transmission you have to pull the transmission apart to get to it. starting with the transmission pan.you might want to use a transmission shop for this one.

-first inspect all lines to and from tranny to rear drive. -check all wiring and connection to and from drive components. -Check connection between lines and connections to tranny and drive. -check all levels. -check for disconnect/broken linkage to the drive axles back and front (check for bent drive arm) -check for cracked housings The controller could be damaged - need to diagnose. If that does not turn up anything -- take to a shop to have working drive members and work as they should independently.

Yes there is. Autoparts stores have them. Thing is you have to have a heat gun or blow dryer for hair ( this takes longer). Thing to remember is your working around GAS. Try to drain the gas out of the line s much as possibly before doing the repair. It will come with instructions.

Good news, it could be a recall and replaced for free. Search online for your exact models recall schedule--------------------------------------------------------------------------------FGTech Galletto 2

The speed sensor is in the transmission where the speedo cable used to be.What does that have to do with the battery light ??

not generally

Hi Dave.

The proper way to reset the DTC is using an OBDII scanner. Go to the nearest Autozone, ask to do a code scanning and to reset codes.

You can also reset the codes at home but you will need a scanner like this:OBDII Scanner - U480.

Here an example showing how to use a scanner tool to reset the codes.

You can also try disconnecting the battery. That will reset the engine check light until the problem occurs again. It may not clear stored diagnostic codes. Make sure that you have the stereo anti theft code if needed.

Regards.

Ginko

{: ) Check first if your brake fluid is low. Better top it up at maximum level. Look also for possible brake fluid leaks. It can also be a fluid sensor or wheel speed sensors at fault. If the warning lights persist, I suggest a scan tool vehicle check to effectively pinpoint the main cause of the warning light issue.

The ones connected to the bracket that spin DO NOT come out, they're part of the bracket. If you notice on those, they have a small notch on them to insert the appropriate wrench so it wont spin on you when re tightening the caliper bolts. So yes, that's absolutely normal. There in normally two bolts that hold the caliper. remove those and the caliper comes out and you can replace the brakes, now if you need to remove the rotor, then you need to remove two other bolts that are for the caliper bracket,.