Why does my Chevy S-10 not start up?

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 kind of power loss does a 1999 Chevy S-10 have?

Well on the power loss. That truck is known for ignition switch failure, not the key one but the electrical switch at the lower column. 1999 Chevy S-10 PU 4.3 ltr. engine, won’t start when wet, once it dries out and the weather clears it will start. We’ve replaced cap, rotor, plugs, fuel pump and fuel injectors.

What’s the problem with my Chevy 98 S10?

I have a Chevy 98 S10 2.2 Vortec already change the spark plugs the starter the alternator the battery the spark plugs already but it won’t start no crank to start it them i just turr the keys and the starter woeks good is all new but the motor doesn’t want like crank what could be the problem 40 people found this helpful.

What kind of engine does a 1996 Cheb S10 have?

52 people found this helpful. 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.

Why does my 1999 Chevy S10 not start?

That truck is known for ignition switch failure, not the key one but the electrical switch at the lower column. 1999 Chevy S-10 PU 4.3 ltr. engine, won’t start when wet, once it dries out and the weather clears it will start. We’ve replaced cap, rotor, plugs, fuel pump and fuel injectors.

Why did my 1998 Chevy S10 not catch fire?

Again my 1998 Chevy S10 No fire was caused by what is called an ignition igniter which sit on the side of my coil bracket next to the coil. I hope this will help someone with the same problem. 10 people found this helpful.

Why does my Chevy S10 ZR2 not start?

Anyone got a suggestion I have a 2000 s 10 zr2 with 129000. If the truck has sat for more than 24 hours in the cold it wont start. It turns over fine, it has fuel pressure, i can smell unburned fuel from the exhaust pipe. I’ll try to start it for a few days with no luck.

Well on the power loss. That truck is known for ignition switch failure, not the key one but the electrical switch at the lower column. 1999 Chevy S-10 PU 4.3 ltr. engine, won’t start when wet, once it dries out and the weather clears it will start. We’ve replaced cap, rotor, plugs, fuel pump and fuel injectors.

What causes fuel pressure to drop on a warm start?

The pintles can wear out and allow fuel to bleed off into the cylinder thus dropping pressure. This excess fuel in the cylinder can cause a flooding condition on warm start which the PCM doesn’t know how to deal with since it expects fuel pressure to be there and thus won’t immediately demand anything from the fuel pump.

Why does my Car start on a hot start?

Have a look at this answer for more details on potential causes for hot start problems. The reason why this happens only for hot starts is because the fuel is more likely to vaporize as temperature increases. In order to avoid vaporization problems the fuel lines are expected to be pressurized during a hot start. Highly active question.

What are the symptoms of a bad fuel pump?

The engine may still crank when the key is turned, however it will not be able to start due to lack of fuel. This symptom can also be caused by a wide variety of other issues, so having the vehicle properly diagnosed is highly recommended. 3. No noise from the fuel pump

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 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.

Why is my Chevelle 350 hard to start?

Fuel pump check valve doesn’t maintain pressure in the fuel rail so it boils and then you have to crank excessively to get rid of the vapor before it will start. Bought a 1972 Chevelle 350 a couple years ago. Every time I drove it it wouldn’t restart easily or sometimes not at all unless I waited a while.

What happens to the engine when the engine is cold?

When the engine is cold the air fuel mix enters the cylinder and is compressed and ready for ignition, cold fuel, cold air cold cylinder= lower compression. Take a empty soda bottle fill it with 1/4 cup of cold water, put the cap on and shake it up for about 3 seconds, now squeeze the bottle, it should squeeze in easily.

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.

How to troubleshoot a no start GM 4.3L pick up?

Testing a Cranks but Does Not Start condition on your GM 4.3L, 5.0L, 5.7L pick up, van or SUV is not that hard to do, if you have a solid diagnostic strategy. In this article I’ll show you the basics of testing such a problem.

Where is the throttle position sensor on a Chevy S10?

Your Chevy S10 uses a series of complex sensors to report what is going on to the ECU. The ECU then uses this information to adjust the timing, air fuel mixture, and more. When one of them goes wrong, it can lead to stalling for sure. Throttle Position Sensor – The throttle position sensor is typically located on the gas pedal.

What kind of engine does a 1999 Chevy S10 have?

1999 Chevy S-10 PU 4.3 ltr. engine, won’t start when wet, once it dries out and the weather clears it will start. We’ve replaced cap, rotor, plugs, fuel pump and fuel injectors. Check engine code of P0300 (random misfire). Can anyone help this is getting very frustrating! How about the ignition wires, not mentioned.

When to start a Chevy S10 GMC S15?

I have a 2002 S10 2.2L and when the temp drops below 15 or so it takes up to 5-10 mins to get it to start. As soon as the Service Engine light comes on while cranking is when it will fire. Soon as the engine warms up it will start fine. If you pull it into a garage or if the temp outside rises it will start fine.

How many starts has my Chevy S10 had?

Ihave a 99 Chevy s-10 and it has gone thru 2 starters and an interplanetary gear, so basically 3 starters in a years time. I’ve gone to a chevy dealer as well as a trusted family mechanic and neither have a clue.