1992 Chevrolet Astro Dies While Driving

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TEENA
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my 92 astro van died the other day. It acted almost like it had run out of gas. We left it where it died over night, and tried to start it the next morning when we went to have it towed and it started right up first try. We went to drive it again after leaving it run for about a half hour it did the same thing. We let it sit for 2-3 hours then tried to get it home it drove real rough for about a mile then died again. We've checked the fuel filter it is not clogged. There is gas in it. When turning the key on you can here the fuel pump cycle or prime whatever it does, but not every time 1 out of about every4-5 turns of the key can you here it. Could you lease point me in the right direction. teena CA
Feb 15, 2006 at 3:38 AM
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FISHERMAN
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I use to have a 94 safari and have the same problem, i found that the problem was the fuel pump, it was working but the pressure wasn`it enough.

check for a constant fuel pressure with a pressure gage before replace the pump.
Feb 15, 2006 at 4:16 AM

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Check for constant fuel pressure with a pressure gauge before replacing parts. A fuel pump that primes but does not maintain enough pressure can cause the van to die as if it is out of gas; replace the pump if pressure is low or inconsistent.

Conversation Summary

A 1992 Chevrolet Astro van dies as if it has run out of gas, then starts after sitting, runs roughly, and dies again. The fuel filter is clear, there is fuel in the tank, and the pump primes only on some key cycles. An expert with a similar Safari recommended testing for constant fuel pressure before replacing the pump, which had been working but not producing enough pressure.

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