S-10 stalling problem

rickkoster · 05-30-2009, 06:07 AM

I have a 1998 Chev. S-10 that has a baffling problem. 99 out of 100 times it starts & runs great, but every so often, it will turn over, almost start, but then die. No problem, I think to myself, I just didn't quite leave the starter engaged long enough. I will then try starting it again, & it just cranks & cranks. Doesn't even get close to starting. If I let it sit for about a half-hour, boom -- fires right up like nothing happened. This has happened about 3 or 4 times, & it never happens as long as I keep the starter engaged for the proper time. Trouble is, I get in a rush, & get lax about the process, and I'm stuck again. Any thoughts?

z07 · 05-30-2009, 06:53 AM

Next time it happens be ready to test for spark, fuel pressure, and injector pulse.

Spark: Buy a cheap spark test tool for $5 put it inline with the #1 plug or any plug that is easy to reach.

Fuel Pressure: Tape a mechanical gauge to the windshield and connect it to the valve on the fuel line near the intake.

Injector pulse: Noid light on the injector harness.

Figure out which of these you're missing and we'll go from there.

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05-30-2009, 06:07 AM	#1
rickkoster Junior Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1	S-10 stalling problem I have a 1998 Chev. S-10 that has a baffling problem. 99 out of 100 times it starts & runs great, but every so often, it will turn over, almost start, but then die. No problem, I think to myself, I just didn't quite leave the starter engaged long enough. I will then try starting it again, & it just cranks & cranks. Doesn't even get close to starting. If I let it sit for about a half-hour, boom -- fires right up like nothing happened. This has happened about 3 or 4 times, & it never happens as long as I keep the starter engaged for the proper time. Trouble is, I get in a rush, & get lax about the process, and I'm stuck again. Any thoughts?

05-30-2009, 06:53 AM	#2
z07 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 391	Next time it happens be ready to test for spark, fuel pressure, and injector pulse. Spark: Buy a cheap spark test tool for $5 put it inline with the #1 plug or any plug that is easy to reach. Fuel Pressure: Tape a mechanical gauge to the windshield and connect it to the valve on the fuel line near the intake. Injector pulse: Noid light on the injector harness. Figure out which of these you're missing and we'll go from there.