Six problems related to dash wiring have been reported for the 1998 Chevrolet Astro. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
High stopped working on the fan, then the fan speeds knob didn't work at all, that was replaced, but the wiring must have gotten hot at one time because the wire connection was dark, a couple months later, the only fan direction that is working is defrost.
The fuel injector was leaking gasoline, and the gas ran through the electrical harness into the main computer. The dealer has been notified. Ts the speedometer had become inoperative. Scc.
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Vehicle was parked infront of garage, and consumer left vehicle with driver's side window left down. Next day, found instrument panel/plastic were melted, and there was a fire residue.
The routing of the wiring harness installed at the factory was placed against the heatsink on the rear of the radio assembly causing the insulation to burn to cause a total loss of this vehicle. Contact john a. Reutter at superior investigations 727-848-3923 for further information and pictures.
Vehicle was sitting in front of consumer's house when another consumer noticed smoke coming from vehicle. The fire started within electrical interior system.