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Why does my car quit running while driving?

Why does my car quit running while driving?

Malfunctioning ignition switch. When the ignition switch is worn down, there can be a loss of power to the engine because of vibration like hitting a rough patch of road. This loss of power causes the engine of the car to die while driving.

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 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 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 problem with my 1997 Chevy S10?

Any ideas on what is wrong? My Chevy 1997 S10, 38,000 miles just died. 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.

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:

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!

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.

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Ruth Doyle