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michael holt Posted on Dec 17, 2012
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2000 astro van hard to start when engine is warm

After van has run for awhile it is hard to start

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You will need to figure out if it is lacking fuel pressure or spark to the plugs when it fails to start. The problem could be a relay, coil, or several other electrical problems.
Usually, if the engine is hot when the problem occurs, and letting it cool down will allow it to start again, the cause is electrical.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Aug 29, 2008

SOURCE: 2001 Astro Van hard to start, dies sometimes like no gas to the engine, no get up and go,

id replace your plugs and air filter...if this doesn work replace plug leads too

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Matthew Albert

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  • Posted on Mar 07, 2009

SOURCE: chevy astro van turns over but wont start when

Check to see if the fuel pump is kicking in,
when you turn the key on without starting the van you should hear it kick on for about 2 seconds,

It could be...
A clogged fuel filter...
Blown fuse for the pump..or bad pump relay..
No gas
Bad fuel pump

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 13, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 astro chevy van 4.3 engines need to set the timing

The distributor in that engine can only be installed in one position. The hold down is built onto the distributor meaning when it is installed and the engine runs the computer is responsible for the timing. The distributor will move a little but won't correct major timing errors.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 22, 2009

SOURCE: 2000 astro van running bad

gm has a tecnical service bulleten out it affects all astro s and blazer s remove distrbuter cap and rotor clean out breather holes in base of dist 2 total replace with new cap and rotor 70dollars for both moisture builds up in dist cap causing the problem.

Mike

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  • Posted on Feb 16, 2011

SOURCE: reset service engine light on

You don't reset it, you resolve what is causing it to register an error. You need to pull the codes from the computer and proceed with testing based on those clues.

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