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Chevy S10/GMC S15-Sonoma: Problems & Solutions
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One of the best trucks I've ever owned. 2.2 Liter gets good gas mileage. 27 on high and about 20 city. She will never win a race, but she always been there.
Too bad they retired the S-10. Those new Mid size trucks are junk.
1999 Chevrolet/Geo S10 Pickup - 2WD
Support Cable Replacement - Endgate (Pickup)
Removal Procedure
Safely support the endgate in the open position.
Remove the bolts that retain the endgate supports to the endgate.
Remove the endgate supports from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Install the endgate supports to the vehicle.
Install the bolts that retain the endgate supports to the vehicle.
Tighten the bolts to 2.8 N·m (25 lb in).
Install the bolts that retain the endgate supports to the endgate.
Tighten the bolts to 2.8 N·m (25 lb in).
The problem may be that since you engine is not sensing a vacuum signal from EGR, or pulling too much vacuum, it won't start. Don't believe the EGR is electronically controlled. What year and engine type?
Remove the EGR valve and make sure the pintle's not being held open with a crumb of carbon. If it is, it can cause a rough idle and the P1406 code.
This winter the 4WD failed first snowfall, they replaced the TCCM twice, fixed the wiring twice, and today replaced the encoder motor and dash switches. Is it me or are these guys clueless? I scanned for similar problems on the web but no luck. GM was no help, but said I 'could try' another dealer. Oh, and the gas gauge drops out again! I love my S10, but this is just wrong. Sound at all familiar ?
ESTHER
The throttle light came on 2 days ago about 2 miles from home and the idle started racing and wouldn't go back to normal. I parked it when I got home and have not driven it since then.
I had to jump start it today. The throttle light is still lit and the idle still races but not as high as the other day.
I've been doing some reading and it seems to point to the TPS sensor, distributor or clogged fuel line filter. I did put some fuel line cleaner in the tank earlier the same day the problem occurred.
Anyone experience this problem and have an idea to what the root of the problem is?
Next you can check the fuel pressure with a gauge, hooked to the schrader (spelling?) valve on the fuel rail. Not sure the exact pressure, again, verify with a chilton's manual from the library or online. Again, something very easy to do, some auto-parts will even check it for you.
Good luck,
E.D.
Since then,I am still getting water coming into the truck thru both doors. I have replaced the door rubber weather strips that go around the door openings but am still getting water/ wet carpet. I know that the door sill mouldings have 4 holes for clips to hold the mlds in place.
How do you fix the waterleak? Replace the door sills? Would water find it's way in thru the sills? Everytime it rains,little pockets in the floor next to the door sills are always wet and water drips down under the vehicle.Also, the front seats are installed with a bolt that is anchored with a hole in the floorboard. Would this be a cause of a leak also? I 've got to stop the leaks before I change the AirBag sensor. Does anyone else experience leaks around their doors Jon Wiz
I just purchased a 91 s10 v6 4.3 this weekend, it has throttle body injection with 200,000 (and some change) miles.
so my question is what can I do to improve my mileage from 13 mpg. I had a tarp stretched across the back to cover some tools, so I am going to check my mileage again with out the tarp (to see if the tarp was affecting my mpg)
I don't know much about the maintenance habits of the previous 2 owners. The person I purchased it from was rather clueless
Some things I have noticed is that it idles rough when it is warm and wants to stall when trying to back out of a parking spot (when warm). There is no glazing in the throttle body and the filters all look new. There are also new plugs and wires.
I am thinking that maybe the injectors are worn. But I don't know how big of an effect the injectors would make.
thank you
Its been raining hear in OC, CA for what seems like a month. I drive 57 miles round trip to work on freeways and don't see any leakage when driving.
I did find water in the rubber seal at the bottom of the door. Have you had any replies? Robert........
corrected itself when I replaced the springs holding the exhaust to the manifold. I'm guesing
the sensors were confused like me. Anyway, idle is at 700 and no lights are lit.
It's a great handling truck after 21 years, isn't it?
Most auto shops and auto stores have the testers.
Then just replace whatever is leaking. Replace hoses that show any signs of wear, including cracking, stretching & bulging.
Good Luck,
E.D.