How to check the power of a S10 Blazer?

An expert that got 5 achievements. An expert whose answer got voted for 100 times. Check your coil output, buy a cheep spark tester. Pull of a spark plug wire and plug in the tester (ground the other end), set it to bridge a gap for 30,000 volts.Have someone start it and make sure the spark will jump the gap on the tester.Danger-Very high voltage!

What kind of spark does a S10 Blazer have?

It will light you up if your touching the tester while the car is running!You’ll be able to see a bright blue spark (and hear it as well) if your coil is good.If it’s a yellow thin spark it’s probably the coil. If you have good spark, check the fuel filter and fuel pressure at the fuel rail.

What are the symptoms of a Chevy Vortec engine problem?

Symptoms of Failing Idle Control Valve and Throttle Position Sensor 1 Rough idling 2 Engine stalling 3 Hesitation during acceleration 4 Hard shifting and lack of power 5 Lack of accelerator responsiveness 6 P0122 engine code (TPS sensor)

Where are the freeze plugs on a 2000 Chevy Blazer?

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Why does my Chevy Blazer not go over 20 mph?

Won’t go over 20 mph. Starts right up. New plugs and wires. Never really cuts off. Runs hot but not extremely. Mass air flow is usually an intermitant problem. This sounds more like a stopped up catylist converter. take the cat off and run it, see if it gets hot, most likely that will be the problem]

Why does my Chevy Blazer engine bog down when I hit the gas?

Take it to a good local mechanic (not a dealer) and see if this is one problem. My Blazer bogs down when you hit the gas and has trouble starting. We have replaced the MAF sensor, plugs, rotor, cap, plug wires, and fuel filter. The fuel pressure is at 50psi when idling and 64 wot when driving.

When does a 2001 Blazer start to bog down?

I have a 2001 Blazer, last week as I was climbing a hill I attempted to accelerate and heard a “pop” and my engine started to bog down. Over this last week the bogging down has got progressively worse but only happens when you attempt to accelerate.

What causes poor acceleration in a Chevy S10?

There are many things that can cause acceleration problems in any vehicle. The internal combustion engine is so complex that even the slightest problem can potentially disrupt the power delivery in a very serious way.

What causes hesitation and surging on Blazer 4.3L?

Fix Hesitation and surging on Blazer 4.3L If you have Hesitation and surging on Blazer 4.3L and it’s driving like a dog—poor acceleration, hesitation, or a surge and you suspect a fuel problem, you may be partially right.

Where was the ignition located on my 93 S-10 Blazer?

My old 93 S-10 blazer had an internal Ignition Module, inside the bottom of the distributor. I know this much, if those little PIA’s start winking out, you will see all kinds of issues similar to what you are describing.

What causes a misfire on a 94 S-10?

Typically if the lower intake gasket leaks vacuum, it only affects one cylinder and causes a noticeable misfire all the time. On your engine, the ECM batch fires the injectors, it can not richen the mixture for individual cylinders.

How is my 1994 S-10 4.3 running?

Starts fine, even today when it was -15, fuel pressure 52 running, holds after shut down, newer plugs/wires/cap rotor, tested MAP sensor and tests good, tested resistance changes in TPS (with sensor out) and changes were smooth along range, unplugged every sensor I could find individually looking for changes, no luck.

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.

Is there a problem with my Chevy Blazer 4×4?

Yes my name is kyle and I have a 1999 chevy blazer 4×4 and i have the same tccm problems like everybody else but my only problem is that i need the new 32 pin femal plug and the 4pin female cause my tccm is in working condition. I can’t find then plugs and wires anyplace i know what are odds there.

Is there an amp in the back of my Blazer?

Well, just before this starting happening, my son and I installed a sub and amp in the back of the Blazer.

Why is my Chevy S10 not swapping tires?

If the 3800 engine won’t swap,then how far can I bore the cylinders out and how much cam can I put in it, to get more power to the wheels. This tire size change seems to need more power to turn them especially off road and in the the snow and ice.

What makes a truck not go over thirty mph?

Truck will not go over thirty mph. The fuel cuts out and starts to sputter at 2000 rpm all the way to 3000 rpm. I have changed plugs, MAP, TPS, IAT, crank sensors, wires, cool pack, cool mod, fuel pressure, fuel pump, crank, timing gears and chain ECM/ECU.

What can go wrong with a Chevy S10?

The internal combustion engine is so complex that even the slightest problem can potentially disrupt the power delivery in a very serious way. While there are things that can go wrong with any car, every car also has its own “Achilles heel” for that specific engine, and the S10 is no exception.

Can a Chevy S10 be put under a Chevy 3100?

I put an 1988 S-10 long bed frame (but not 4×4) under my 1951 3100. The ride is much better, I have front power disc brakes, power steering, a bed mounted gas tank, and its is much easier to find suspension parts for an s-10 that a 50 year old truck.

Can a Chevy S10 handle a V8 engine?

The S-10 rear end can’t handle a V8 so I put in the rear end from the donor car with 4 U-bolts. Some angle iron and wood blocks to mount the cab, and raising the bed floor two inches and the body is mounted.

What’s the difference between Chevy S10 and S10?

The major differences with the S-10 are the cost, simplicity, and keeping the truck the same. For the truck, I bought the frame with power brakes, a rear end, steering column, gas tank, transmission cross member and motor mounts for $450. I didn’t need the rear end or column, which were about $150 of that.

What is the engine code on a Chevy Blazer?

Initially the code was p0171. Now that we cleared it it hasn’t come back on. Pulled O2 sensor to relieve back pressure and there was no change. Cleaned connections on battery. On scanner TPS checks good ( 0-100%).

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Why does my Chevy Blazer have no power?

If not that code then your problem is most likely the cheap plastic distributor that GM installed for that year. Take off that expensive cap and see if the shaft jiggles. It is better to remove the distributor to inspect it. AutoZone sells a lifetime warranted Distributor for about $90.

Why is my Blazer 4.3L driving like a dog?

If you have Hesitation and surging on Blazer 4.3L and it’s driving like a dog—poor acceleration, hesitation, or a surge and you suspect a fuel problem, you may be partially right. But before you start replacing really expensive components like the fuel pump, try this: Disconnect the electrical connector to the MAF sensor and take it for a drive.

What to do if your Silverado is bogging down?

EGR or fuel restriction. Check to see if carbon canister has been flooded with fuel. This will keep gas tank from breathing properly… Check the ignition timing. Change the fuel filter. Change the plugs, plug wires, disributor and rotor button. Do a system analisis to see if one or more of the half dozen or so sensors is bad.

What causes engine to bog down when giving throttle?

Driving along at about 40-50mph and I go to accelerate and a get a shuttering/bogging down of the engine and have no real throttle. If I gently press down on the petal I can accelerate, but the moment I try and step on it I get the symptoms described above.

Why does my car stall at high speed?

The engine can stall at high speed, at low speed, or even at idle. A faulty throttle position sensor will not let your car accelerate normally. Though this doesn’t happen all the time. You may experience slow acceleration, acceleration surge at both high and low speeds, hesitation or delay in acceleration, and other related symptoms.

What causes a Chevy S10 to start sputtering?

Normally it idles around 950-1050 RPM, what has been happening is that it would start, idle high, around 1500, then drop to normal, and then start sputtering and RPMs would fluctuate anywhere between 750 on the high side, all the way to 0, stalling the motor.

Are there any issues with the Chevy S10?

After that it started having a number of other issues, such as power loss, really bad acceleration, stalling, and a really rough idle.

What kind of engine is in a 1991 Chevy S10?

It’s a 1991 Chevy S10, 2WD P/U, 2.5L I4 engine with around 185,000 miles on it. It’s the Iron Duke engine, a throttle body injection motor. I’m not a mechanic, please forgive me if I use the wrong terminology.

Why does my S10 jerk at steady speed / RPM?

I have a feeling my problems are caused by my exhaust (burning a little oil, muffler is 5 years/60,000 miles old, God knows how plugged my cat is). Basically, the problem could be caused by anything. I’ll get started on my list in the next couple weeks and keep checking in for more ideas.

What are the symptoms of a bad accelerator pedal sensor?

In this article, you will find the most common symptoms of a bad accelerator pedal position sensor 1. Your car hesitates to move when the gas pedal is pressed 2. The engine doesn’t idle smoothly 3. Your car doesn’t accelerate over a specific limit 4. Your car won’t shift up or jerks upon depressing the pedal 5. You experience low gas mileage

Can a bad throttle position sensor cause idle surging?

Idle surging can be caused due to other issues in the car, but if it happens in conjunction with other throttle position sensor symptoms, the culprit is often the TPS. At idle, the ECM will not get the correct information and the throttle will variate randomly causing idle surges. 3) Check Engine Light

What causes a Chevy S10 transmission to slip?

While many transmissions have the potential to begin slipping after many miles of use, it is pretty much assured to happen on older S10s with an automatic transmission. A slipping transmission is caused by parts starting to wear out, especially the gear teeth and the automatic clutch.

Is the engine idles fine but no power on acceleration?

This is for a 1995 chevy s10, 2.2L four cyclinder, automatic and regular body style with approximately 170 K miles. After every long trip I have to top off the engine oil. Now, I smell burnt oil and it loses power when driving and also idles rough. Also, on your conclusion, what would be a estimate ( by average ) for repairs. helpful?

How often does a 94 S-10 4.3 drop rpm?

After you take it out and drive it, it’ll idle fine for a couple minutes, then will drop a couple hundred rpms every 30 seconds or so for just a count, then back to normal. Any ideas? I’m pulling my hair out.

How to check the power of a S10 Blazer?