Why does my Sonoma S15 stall and die?

I have a 98 sonoma ( 4 cyl.) that runs great and strong going down the road but when I stop and start to take off it bogs down and dies, It will start back up in 5 to 10 mins. and will run good for several days and then it will die again . I have been told that it is the 3rd cycl.

What to do if your GMC Sonoma dies?

The module plug at the key assy, remove plug and clean contacts, that should do it. In the mean while try this, turn key to run, shift into neutral, then start, might work. I have a gmc sonoma that i will be driving and then all of a sudden will jerk and sputter and at times will die.

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.

Why does my truck idle but no power on acceleration?

The EGR valve tested correctly and wasn’t replaced. When I start the truck (starts easily) it will idle at around 1000-1100 RPM for a about 30 seconds and then drops to about 600 and then to 500 and then stalls. It will staying running if the accelerator is pressed but it is weak during acceleration.

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 idle surges on a car ECM?

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.

Why is my Chevy Vortec 4300 V6 leaking fuel?

In the L35 and LF6 engines, the spider injectors are known to leak at the pressure regulator and at the supply and return lines due to a design fault. Outside of leaking fuel onto the exterior of the engine itself, it can cause excess fuel to get sucked into the engine.

Is there a problem with my Sonoma ZR2?

I have a similar problem with a 2003 Sonoma Zr2. 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.

Why does my car die after 20 minutes?

After driving for about 20 minutes, the engine will die while driving, and will not start back up until the next day. I have sat in the car for literally 4 hours patiently waiting for it to start. I’ll turn the key and the engine will rotate, but will not start. When someone shows up to give me a jump after the battery gets low, it will not start.

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.

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.

What is the diagnostic code for engine stall?

Diagnostic trouble codes P0120, P0121, P0122, P0123, and P0124 are what will commonly appear. The engine can stall for no reason and without any warning. This happens when the TPS gives incorrect information to the ECM. The engine can stall at high speed, at low speed, or even at idle.

Can a car stall with a bad throttle position sensor?

The engine can stall for no reason and without any warning. This happens when the TPS gives incorrect information to the ECM. 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.

Why does my car stall at low rpm?

The will likely force your computer to stall the engine and only allow it to run at low RPMs, which means the car will only move at slow speeds. This is a safety feature enforced by the computer so that your engine doesn’t get too damaged.