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1999 Chevrolet Astro 4.3L Poor Idle Quality, Surge, MIL Lamp on
Posted to GM Driveability on 1/11/2006 12 Replies

when vehicle came back recheck for codes only code p1870. recheck cam retard reads -60 at idle. what is causing the cam retard to go crazy.

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car Vehicle Data

1999 Chevrolet Astro

VIN 1GCDM19WOX
Engine4.3 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / CSFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Surge, MIL Lamp On
OccursCold, Hot, Idle, Intermittently

Trouble Codes

P0420Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
P1345Mass Airflow Sensor Loose Contact With Low Frequency
P1870Transmission Component Slipping Malfunction
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car Vehicle Data

1999 Chevrolet Astro

VIN 1GCDM19WOX
Engine4.3 L / 6 cyl / GAS
Trans4-speed Automatic (Electronic)
DeliveryFI / CSFI
EmissionsOBD-II Compliant
SymptomsPoor Idle Quality, Surge, MIL Lamp On
OccursCold, Hot, Idle, Intermittently

Trouble Codes

P0420Catalyst Efficiency Below Threshold (Bank 1)
P1345Mass Airflow Sensor Loose Contact With Low Frequency
P1870Transmission Component Slipping Malfunction