CHEVROLET VENTURE 1998 Owners Manual

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Service Parts Identification Label
You’ll
find this label on the inside of the access panel
located on the driver’s side
of the rear of the vehicle.
It’s very helpful if you ever need to order
parts. On
0 your VIN,
rn Am A this label is:
ENGINEAk + 1 ASSEMBLY
CODE MODEL YEAR PLANT 0 the model designation,
0 paint information and
This is the legal identifier for your vehicle. It appears on
a plate in the front corner of the instrument panel, on the
driver’s side.
You can see it if you look through the
windshield from outside your vehicle. The
VIN also
appears on the Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts
labels and the certificates of title and registration.
Engine Identification
The 8th character in your VIN is the engine code. This
code will help you identify your engine, specifications
and replacement
parts.
a list of all production options and
special equipment.
Be sure that this label is not removed from the vehicle.
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Electrical System
Add-on Electrical Equipment
NOTICE:
Don’t add anything electrical to your vehicle
unless you check with your dealer first. Some
electrical equipment can damage your vehicle
and the damage wouldn’t be covered by your
warranty. Some add-on electrical equipment
can keep other components from working as
they should.
Your vehicle has an air bag system. Before attempting to
add anything electrical to your vehicle, see “Servicing
Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle” in the Index.
Headlamp Wiring
The headlamp wiring is protected by an internal circuit
breaker in the
IfP fuse panel. An electrical overload will
cause the lamps to
go on and off, or in some cases to
remain
off. If this happens, have your headlamp wiring
checked right away.
Windshield Wipers
The windshield wiper motor is protected by an internal
circuit breaker and a fuse. If the motor overheats due to
heavy snow, etc., the wiper will stop until the motor
cools. If the overload is caused by some electrical
problem, be sure to get
it fixed.
Power Windows and Other Power Options
Circuit breakers in the ID? fuse panel protect the power
windows and other power accessories. When the current
load is too heavy, the circuit breaker opens
and closes,
protecting
the circuit until the problem is fixed.
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by a combination of fuses, circuit breakers
and fusible thermal links.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If
the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the identical size
and rating.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t have
a spare fuse, you can borrow one that has the same
amperage or use one of the spare fuses in the underhood
fuse and relay center. Just pick some feature of your
vehicle that you can get along without
-- like the radio
or cigarette lighter -- and use its fuse, if it is the right
amperage. Replace it as
soon as you can.
There are two fuse blocks in your vehicle: the
instrument panel fuse block and the underhood fuse
and relay center.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
The instrument panel
fuse block is to the right
of the glove box. Pull the
door open to access the
instrument panel fuse block.
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CIRCUIT BREAKERS
FUSE USAGE CHART
SWC BACKLIGHT RH TLP LH TILP
ELEC PRNDL RR
FOG LP RR DEFOG ELC ABS SOL
PWR
MIRROR ClGARiDLC FRT PWR SCU CTSY LAMP
CRUISE TBIG
SIR IGN 1
PWR am VENT RR HVAC MED BLWR SUNROOF HVACIDRL FRT HVAC Low’
FRT WRNSHR SWC ACCY MALURADIO/DIC RR WPR WSHR BCM PRGRM I I I I
HAZARD LAMP LH HEADLP RH HEADLP
LOW LOW
I I I I I
I- I DRL 1 CAN VENTSOL I ABSflCS IGN I PCM /
For More Information, See Owner’s Manual Printed in /
Circuit Breakers
HEADLAMP
PWR
WDOm
VENT
PWR SEATPSD
FRT HVAC/HI
BLWR DRL
Control Module,
Headlamp and
UP
Dimmer Switch
Front Power Windows
6-Way Power Seat(s) and Rear
Side Door Actuator Motor
Blower Motor
Hi Speed Relay
in Module
Fuses
swc
BACKLIGHT
ELEC PRNDL
PWR MIRROR
CRUISE Steering Wheel
Radio Control
Switches (Illumination)
Instrument Cluster to
PRNDL Indicators
Power Remote Control
Mirror Switch
Cruise Control Module, Switch
and Release Switch
PWR QTR VENT Interior Lamps and
Multifunction Switch
(Power Vent Switch)
Motor
and Switch
FRT
WPWSHR Windshield Wiperwasher
PWR LOCK
RH TLP
RR FOG LP
CIGAR/DLC
T/SIG BCM
Not Used
Not Used
Cigarette Lighter and Data Link
Connector
(DLC)
Turn Signal Switch
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Fuses
RR HVAC
SWC ACCY
HAZARD
RR PWR SCKT
DRL
LH TLP
RR DEFOG
FRT PWR SCKT
SIR
FRT HVAC
LOWMED BLWR
MALL/RADIO/DIC Rear Blower Motor,
Rear
Heater-NC
Control,
and Temperature Door
Actuator (Rear)
Steering Wheel Radio
Control Switches
Turn Signal Switch
Rear Electric Accessory
Plug Housing
DRL Control Module
Not Used
Rear Window Defogger Relay
Front Electric Accessory
Plug Housing
Inflatable Restraint
Control Module
Heater-A/C Control
BCM, Driver Information
Display, Radio
and Radio Rear
Speaker Amplifier
Fuses
STOP LAMP
ABS MOD BATT
CAN VENT
SOL
ELC
CTSY LAMP
IGN 1
SUNROOF
Stoplamp Switch to Stoplamps
Electronic Brake Control
ModuleElectronic Brake
Traction Control Module
(EBCMEBTCM)
Evaporative Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Vent Solonoid Valve
Electronic Level Control (ELC)
Air Compressor and ELC
Relay, Trailer Harness
BCM
ALC Sensor, BCM, Electronic
Brake Control Indicator Lamp
Driver Module, Instrument
Panel Cluster, Rear Window
Wipermasher and
Multifunction Switch (Fog Lamp SwitcWTraction Control Switch) and Stoplamp/Torque
Converter Clutch (TCC) Switch
Sunroof Control Module
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Fuses
RR WPR WSHR Rear Window Wiper Motor,
Rear Window Wipermasher
and Multifunction Switch (Rear
Window Wipermasher Switch)
LH HEADLP LOW Not Used
LH HEADLP HIGH Not Used ABS/TCS IGN Electronic Brake Control ModuleElectronic Brake
Traction Control Module
(EBCMEBTCM)
ABS
SOL
HVACDRL LH and
RH Front Brake
Solenoid Valve
Air Inlet Actuator, DRL Control
Module, Heater-A/C Control,
Temperature Door Actuator (Front) and Rear Window
Defogger Relay
BCM PRGRM Body Control Module (BCM)
RH HEADLP LOW Not Used
RH HEADLP HIGH Not Used
PCM
IGN MAIN Relay and PCM
Underhood Fuse and Relay Center
This fuse and relay center is located in the engine
compartment, in front of the windshield washer
fluid reservoir.
The fuses marked spare are available if
a replacement
fuse is needed.
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Maxi Fuse
5-IGN MAIN 1 Ignition Switch to Fuses (VP):
ABS/TCS IGN, CRUISE, DRL,
ELEC PRNDL, IGN
1, PSD, SIR,
T/SIG and PCM [IGN MAIN
Relay (Underhood Electrical
Center Fuses:
A/C CLU, ELEK
IGN, IGN
l-U/H, INJ, TCC)]
8-IGN MAIN
2
Maxi Fuse
1-COOL FAN 2 Coolant Fans
3-HEADLAMPS Circuit Breakers: FRT HVAC
HI
BLWR, and HEADLAMP Fuses
(UP): HAZARD and STOPLAMP
4-BATT MAIN
2 Circuit Breaker: PWR SEATPSD.
Fuses
(VP): ELC and RR DEFOG 6-COOL
FAN
1 Coolant Fans
7-BATT MAIN
1 Fuses (UP): ABS MOD BATT,
CIGARDLC, CTSY LAMP, FRT
PWR SCKT, PWR LOCK, PWR MIRROR and RR PWR SCKT
Ignition Switch to Fuses
(VP):
BCM PRGRM, FRT HVAC
LOWMED BLWR, FRT
WPWSHR, HVACDRL,
MALL/RADIO/DIC, PWR QRT
VENT, RR HVAC, RR
WPWSHR, SUNROOF,
SWC ACCY and PWR WDO
Circuit Breaker
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Mini Relays
9-COOL FAN RH FAN 1, LH FAN 2
10-COOL FAN 2 LH FAN 2
1 1 -1GN MAIN
FUSES: A/C CLU, IGN l-U/H,
INS, ELEK IGN, TCC
12-COOL FAN
1 RH FAN 1, LH FAN 2
Micro Relays
13-AIC CLU
A/C Clutch
14-FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump
15-FFMP SPD Not Used
cow
16-HORN
17-FOG LAMP
Mini Fuse
18-INJ
19-SPARE
20-SPARE Horn
LH Fog
Lamp, RH Fog Lamp,
Fog Lamp Indicator
Fuel Injectors 1-6
Not Used
Not Used
Mini Fuse
21-IGN1-UH
22-SPARE
23-SPARE
24-SPARE
25-ELEK IGN
26-SPARE
27-Bh-J LAMP
28-NC CLU
29-RADIO Evaporative
Emissions (EVAP)
Canister Purge Valve, Heated
Oxygen Sensors
1 and 2, Mass Air
Flow (MAF) Sensor
Not Used
Not Used
Not Used
Ignition Control Module (ICM)
Not Used
Transaxle Range Switch to
Back-up Lamps
A/C CLU Relay to A/C
Compressor Clutch Oil
Driver Information Display,
Heater A/C Control, Radio, Rear
Side Door Actuator Control
Motor, Remote Control Door
Lock Receiver (RCDLR), Security
Indicator Lamp and Theft
Deterrent Shock Sensor
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Mini Fuse
30-ALT SENSE
3 1 -TCC Generator
Automatic
Transaxle (Torque
Converter Clutch Solenoids)
Stoplamp Switch
to PCM
32-FUEL PUMP Fuel Pump Relay
33-ECM SENSE Powertrain Control
Module (PCM)
34
35-FOG LP
36-HORN
37-PARK
LP
38
39
40
Not Used
Fog Lamp Relay
Horn Relay
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Control Module, Headlamps
and
I/P Dimmer Switch
Theft-Deterrent Relay to Headlamps
Not Used
Not Used
Mini Fuse Puller
Replacement Bulbs
Exterior Lamps Bulb Number
Headlamps ......................... 9004-HBI
Front ParkingRurn Signal Lamps
........... 3157NA or 3157 NAK
Front Sidemarker Lamps ................... 194
Stop/Tail (Top) .......................... 3057
Signal (2nd from top) ..................... 3156
Back-up Lamps (3rd from top)
............. 3156
Tail (Bottom)
........................... 3057
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Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions.
Please refer to “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in the Index for more information.
Automatic Transaxle
Pan Removal and Replacement ..... 8 quarts (7.5 L)
Cooling System
With A/C .................... 9.6 quarts (9.1 L)
With Rear Climate Control or
Engine Crankcase - Oil and
Fuel Capacity
Rear Heater ................ 11.9 quarts (11.3 L)
Filter Change ............... 4.5 quarts (4.3 L)
StandardRegular .............. .20 gallons (76 L)
OptionaVExtended ............. .25 gallons (95 L)
Refrigerant, Air Conditioning* . . See Refrigerant
Label under the hood.
Tire Pressures, Sizes ........... See Tire-Loading
Information label
on driver’s door.
Wheel Nut Torque .......... 100 lb-ft (140 N-m)
Windshield Washer Fluid ....... 1 gallon (0.37 L)
*See Air Conditioning Refrigerants later in
this section.
NOTE: All capacities are approximate. When
adding,
be sure to fill to the appropriate level, as
recommended in
this manual.
Engine Specifications
Engine VIN Code ........................... E
Firing Order ...................... 1-2-3-4-5-6
EngineType
.............................. V6
Horsepower ............................. 180
Thermostat
Temperature
Specification
................... 195 “F (91 “C)
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