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Chevy S10/GMC S15-Sonoma: Problems & Solutions
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1)My truck has had the "service engine soon" light on for a while. The truck will begin to miss, and eventually run on what sounds like 3-4 cylinders. If i let off the gas, the motor will catch up and start to run normal again.
2)Also, when i am driving, the ABS and Parking Brake lights will light up in my dash. The truck will stumble, and almost sound like ity cuts out for a second. I've had problems in the past with this occuring and ultimately causing the truck to die. This has even happened on the Interstate!
Whenever I took it a shop to let a friend of mine hook up a diagnostic machine to it, he found and cleared two codes. A 0300 and a 0350 I THINK. I know for sure one of them was an emissions code. I didn't even get out of the driveway before it started missing and running rough again.
These problems have baffled everyone who i've asked. ANY suggestions or input would be greatly appreciated.
Did they check fuel pressure under load, that could be a cause.
The water is dripping off out of the engine from the back right somewhere I cant see the source of, I can only follow the water trail up until I can't follow it anymore. I have some links here with pictures of the leaks in the hope that someone here might be able to tell me where the leak might be coming from.
Engine Pic1
Engine Pic2
Also - Give some more details - Year, Mileage, Engine size, etc ...
Any advice will be gratly appreciated.
"Sounds like its creating a vacuum in the tank and fuel lines. Try replacing your gas cap with a vented one"
Ah yes! That's a good pick up - I missed that. They said Engine starts runs fine - then craps out - and needs time for the vacuum lock to go away.... Good Catch. I'd also check the Vapor lines in / around the Gas fill area + the vapor canister under the hood ...
Actually - they could just "Loosen" the cap and take it for a ride - if it runs OK - it's something we've mentioned here (hopefully)
Canufixit
Should I replace the dash dimmer (because that is also the interior light switch)?
Where is the interior lamp control module located? It's called out on the schematic but I don't know where it is located. Could it be that?
Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
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Thanks
And please release your CAPS LOCK key.
If so - I'd check the front AND rear wheel alignment.
No heat comes through the inside cabin of my 2001 chevy S10, 4.3 liter engine.
The AC works fine however at all fan speeds. I have tried all modes of operation on the control for heating but nothing works. Engine temperature is normal--180-190 degress on the temperature gauge with no overheating in engine.
Whta could be wrong?
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Ken38
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After changing the oil in my Alero 2001, I press the reset button in the small side fuse panel [left of steering] to reset the oil light but the light still stays on. Instead, it keeps blinking then, I reset again but it does not go off.
What is the correct solution?
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ken38
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pat(slotracer) :sick:
It only takes a few minutes - but I've seen multiple cars have lots aof parts changed - onlyt to find out a bad connection and 15 min. cleaning time was all it needed.
If the Lights come on good and bright - and if it does not dtatrt even with a jump (after you check those connections -right?) - it's probably the Starter / solenoid.