Why did my 1997 Chevy S10 die while driving?

My mechanic found the problem of why my 1997 Chevy s10 died suddenly while driving it. He said that the wire going to the ignition switch was rubbing against something and after 9 years of rubbing finally grounded/shorted out the wire.

Why is my Chevy S10 GMC S15 dying?

My mechanic said that he charged the battery and put in a new alternator and got it to run just to move it into his garage then it dies again. It is so dead, that none of the lights work, nothing. He thinks it might be an electrical short, but cannot trace it without an electrical diagram/schematic of the starting system.

What’s the fuel Gage on a 1993 Chevy truck?

Fuel gage never wavered at 12-13 psi. MAP around 2.9v when PW 2.8MS when truck seemed to be falling a little flat under brake torque. This thing is really close to getting a carburetor on it.

What kind of engine does a 1992 GM S-10 have?

The lower steering column cover would need to come off to the access the switch. 1992 S-10 Pickup V6 4.3 4WD Vortec V6. GM Computer codes = no Got new battery installed. Truck ran fine never had problem until now truck cranks fine and strong also fuel pump starts for 2-3 seconds then turns off left for 2 days came back would not start.

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Why is my Chevy S10 2.2 stalling?

Few days ago my wile driving my 1995 S10 2.2 I felt a little hesitation like it was time to change the spark plugs. just stop and id not want it to start at all. I check the fuel filter and visually check the gas pump flow and there is plenty of gas moving trough that area. Also check the sparks and they are all good. What else can it be? Ah!

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.

Why does my 1994 Chevy S-10 not start?

1994 Chevrolet S-10 4.3 tbi. I never get the signal to turn on the fuel pump or fire the injectors but if i poor gas in the intake once the truck starts it runs fine. Any ideas ? I have replaced the fuel pump relay oil pressure switch and computer.

Why does my son’s 95 Chevy S-10 quit running?

My son’s has a 95 S-10. Was running great, until one day a couple of months ago, it started running really rough at a red light ( as he tells me ) and he had to work the throttle to keep it running and then about a block or two later it quit and hardly would start. When it does, it will not stay running well even with throttle work.

What should I do if my Chevy S10 stall?

Most times it starts right back up, if you just keep driving put it in neutral it regularly starts right back ,sometimes it will not and you have to pull over take a minute to set and starts back up.

What’s the problem with my Chevy S10 Blazer?

My 92 S10 blazer w/ FI, V6, std. trans., runs for about 5 minutes then dies and will not start. If left to sit the process will repeat. Let it sit overnight and it starts. I have tried letting it sit for an hour and it didn’t.

Why is my Chevy S10 not taking off?

When it asks for a lot of fuel, instead of taking off, it stalls out with the demand. This can be caused by the fuel pump or fuel filter. If your Chevy S10’s engine timing is off, it’s going to stall out, misfire, and altogether not run properly. Here are some of the more common causes of an engine timing problem:

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.

Why does my GMC S15 die at high idle?

Recently my truck has began to die when coming back down to idle. In looking at the fuel injection, I can see the injectors stop injecting fuel. After it dies, it is very hard to restart unless it is left alone and cools a bit. If the IAC is unplugged, the engine will run at high idle fine.

How often does your engine shut down while driving?

I do know that the engine is completely shut down and now it shuts off while sitting at an idle, but it gives no warning.This only happens once every 2 weeks or so. Running fine, then dead. But will start later with no issues?? Doesnt make sense. Anyhow, anyone have this problem before? Or atleast know what it may be?

Why does my GMC S15 stall after dying?

After it dies, it is very hard to restart unless it is left alone and cools a bit. If the IAC is unplugged, the engine will run at high idle fine. When plugged back in, the correct idle resumes and it may run a few seconds or a minute before it dies. I am getting fuel to the injectors. Any ideas on what is wrong?

What kind of engine does a 1995 Sonoma have?

I’ve got a 1995 Sonoma with the 2.2 and it suddenly quit while I was driving on the interstate at about 70 mph. I got it home via AAA and found I had plenty of fuel pump pressure as well as spark.

Why does my car sputter and hesitate at idle?

I thought maybe it was that Sock thing clogged thats attached to the pump causing a problem in a specific operation range. -I should note that the car is running extremely lean regardless of the pressure of fuel going in according to my wideband. It is reading 18-20 AFR at idle .

Why does my Chevy S-10 idle so bad?

Computer does show that it is in OPEN LOOP MODE and O2 Sensor shows RICH and while working the throttle and watching the code meter, the reading will move from RICH to LEAN and back to RICH again. While all of this has helped the engine somewhat, it still barely idles and it still lops really bad.

What causes a Chevy S10 engine to idle rough?

If an oxygen sensor goes bad, it can make your S10 run too lean (or rich). A super lean running engine will often idle rough. The fuel injection systems job is to atomize the fuel into fine mist.

What is the value of a 1995 Chevy S-10?

As a rough estimate, the trade-in value of a 1995 Chevrolet S-10 with no options and driven roughly 12,000 miles per year would be worth about $369 for one in “Clean” condition and about $738 if you’re selling it as a private party.

Why does my Chevy S10 engine not start?

The second way that your S10 won’t start is when the engine turns when you engage the starter, but it won’t fire and run on its own. When the engine isn’t turning over at all, that’s a bit easier to diagnose than when it is cranking but not firing.

What kind of car is a 1996 Cheb S10?

I have a 1996 cheb s10 4.3L v6 vortex, I change spark, wires,distributor, rotor button, fuel filter, crank sensor, cam sensor, when I tried to drive it. It would sputter and it will not accelerate, just more sputtering. 85 people found this helpful. I’m by no means an expert but Sounds like fuel pump to me..

Why does my 1996 Chevy S10 not start?

1996 Chevy s10 will not start 83 people found this helpful. 4.3 have spark fuel pressure but not starting 186 people found this helpful. Hello guys. I have problems with my 1994 Chevy s10 blazer. when I put the key in and turn it will NOT start right up. it will crank but not start. what can the issue be 154 people found this helpful.

What causes a car to stall with no spark?

Consequently, An old or failing ignition pickup may cut out signal intermittently, which may cause the engine to stall. The engine may suddenly just shut off, almost as if the key had been turned off. Depending on the nature of the issue, sometimes the vehicle can be restarted and driven.

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.

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.

What causes a Chevy S10 4banger to stall?

After reading some of the responses it might be a worn wire in the steering column from the ignition switch. I could be the ignition switch i have a 98 S10 4banger that had the same problem. It heats up and causes more resistance in the connector which drops the voltage to the Fuel Pump And The ignition coils and shut it down.

Can you do a drive cycle on a Chevy S-10?

However, due to different driving habits, the criteria required to run a monitor may not always be met. Following the Chevy S-10 drive cycle below should allow all emission monitors to complete. The drive cycle must be followed accurately. Take extra caution when performing the drive cycle on public roadways.

What should the coolant temperature be in a Chevy S-10?

A. Cold Start: Begin from Cold Start, and ignition in OFF position for at least 1 hour. Ensure your Chevy S-10’s fuel tank is between 1/4 and 3/4 full. Engine coolant temperature must be below 122°F and within 11°F of the ambient air temperature.

Can a bad ignition switch cause a Chevy S10 to stall?

Your S10 stalls because the faulty switch turns off the fuel pump or power to the ignition. When this happens, the engine will not be able to run until it gets that signal back. 2. Starts then Dies If your Chevy S10 is starting right up, but then immediately dies, that is a very good indication that the ignition switch is bad.

Most times it starts right back up, if you just keep driving put it in neutral it regularly starts right back ,sometimes it will not and you have to pull over take a minute to set and starts back up.

Why did my 1997 Chevy S10 die while driving?