Why does my 1998 S10 V6 stall out?

Sometimes after sitting overnight my 1998 s10 v6 4×4 manual transmission, will start up and in a split second lower the idle to almost nothing… sometimes it will stall out. It will start after 3 or four times after doing this.

How to fix a hard starting Chevy S10?

Rather than crank the starter over and over.Turn your key to the on position about ten times …..Turn key to on wait 4 seconds before turning back to off then repeat before engaging starter. 46 people found this helpful. if it’s leaking from the spider then that will make it worse.

Is there a problem with my Chevy S10?

Truck sat for afew months,had to jump start acouple times.Truck runs for afew min-then shuts dwn.Security light flashes on dash.Does anybdy kno how to disable Anti-theft system?I never had the keyless entry remote,but never needed it before!!! I can tell you where I think the problem is.

Why does my car say it has a bad starter solenoid?

Problems that might cause your car to act like it has a bad starter solenoid can include: Bad battery – If the battery voltage is low it will be unable to provide enough power to start your engine. Blown fuse – Sometimes the simplest explanation is the best one. A blown fuse in the starter circuit could be the cause of a no-start problem.

Why does my Chevy S-10 not start up?

Once the truck starts and is running you can remove the jumper to the fuel pump and it will continue to run. The only thing i can think of is that you are not getting the priming signal to the fuel pump, that the ECM if faulty. It turns over fine.

What should I do about my 1998 Chevy S10?

Change fuel pump change regulator relay switch is good pour gas in the intake and nothing happens at all either what is it 1998 chevy s10 pick up 4.3 v6 6 people found this helpful. Check for spark. Make sure all fuses and relays are good. When was your last tune up?

What to do if your Chevy S10 is stalling?

Before troubleshooting any automotive issue, including stalling issues with the S10, make sure that you check the vehicles trouble codes with an OBD2 scanner. Trouble codes are always a great place to start diagnosing problems on today’s modern computer controlled vehicles. Without them, you are in the dark. These codes are vital to diagnosis.

What to do if your S10 cranks won’t start?

(I know this is an old thread) Cranks but no start, added gas, still no start. Poured gas into intake, fired and ran until gas ran out. Bought fuel pressure tester, tested at 45 on rail but bled to zero in less than a minute. Bought fuel pump and pressure regulator to replace.

Does your S10 jerk / Buck at steady speed / RPM?

Does your s10 jerk/buck at steady speed/rpm, let’s fix this togheter! Not open for further replies. I’m a member of many s10 forums, and these days they are flooding with members that has the intermitent jerk/buck at steady speed/rpm problem.

Why does my Chevy truck stumble when idle?

Very shocking because it’s never done that. A few days later it began to stumble and hesitate upon acceleration. During idle it would sound as if it were about to shut off but it wouldn’t. Rough idle and hesitation sounded like a vacuum problem, so I checked the TBI.

Why does my 2001 S10 have a hard starting problem?

My 2001 S10 has a hard starting problem if the truck sits between 1 to 4 hours. It starts fine if left over night. Has 46,000 miles. Cranks for about ten seconds before it starts. some part of your fuel injector is leaking into the manifold. Have fuel pressure tested, have a feeling it will shoot up to the desired 60 psi then fall back now quickly.

What kind of problems does a 1999 S-10 have?

My 1999 S-10 has some hesitation issues and my mechanic said I needed a new fuel pump. He put one on and since then the truck starts instantly when it’s cold but when it is warm and has set for a while it will crank for a while before it starts.

What causes ignition system to fail in cold weather?

Ignition system components can fail when hot, but work fine when cold. Fuel system problems can cause it too. In addition to measuring the pump pressure, as a initial step in the diagnosis the fuel pressure at the fuel rail should be measured too. The link below might be helpful.

Can a car stall while idling on the road?

While it will most likely occur while idling, it is not unheard of for the car to stall while you are driving down the road.

What kind of engine does a 1988 Chevy S10 have?

I have a 1988 S-10 with a 2.8L V-6 Carb body fuel injection. The vehicle starts every time and will run from a few seconds to sometimes up to 15-20 minutes. Then it just dies like you turned the key off.

What to do if your Chevy S10 dies?

The vehicle starts every time and will run from a few seconds to sometimes up to 15-20 minutes. Then it just dies like you turned the key off. I have replaced the fuel pump, filters, fuel pump relay, done a check of all vacumn lines, checked all electrical connections to the distributor, coil carb etc., to ensure they are properly seated.

Why does my 1998 S10 V6 stall out?