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#1431 of 2018 PCM woes..... by rcm710

Dec 30, 2005 (11:29 pm)

Last October I purchased a 2002 Chevy S-10 P/U, 4.3, FWD. I later found out that this vehicle was previously owned, much to my chagrin, by Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Evidently they had the PCM programmed to shut down the fuel injectors at 80mph. I would like to set this feature to "off", together with the automatic headlamps and the automatic door locking feature. Does anyone know of a device I could buy to do this; at the same time leaving all of the pre-programmed parameters intact? Thanks- Bob
 
P.S. Thanks PRP1010 for your response post dated 12/22. I hope you come up with a cure for the problem.

#1432 of 2018 Re: PCM woes..... [rcm710] by bon120r

Dec 31, 2005 (8:29 am)

Replying to: rcm710 (Dec 30, 2005 11:29 pm)
The auto headlamps and auto door locking can be shut off by yourself. If you look in the owners manual, it will tell you what to do. For the PCM you will have to likely take it to a garage or if a friend has the diagnostic tool to change the parameters. We use the Mactools Mentor for our work.

#1433 of 2018 Re: bah [bon120r] by bon120r

Dec 31, 2005 (12:03 pm)

Replying to: bon120r (Dec 28, 2005 2:44 pm)
Put the Mentor scan tool on, no codes, replaced plugs, dist cap and rotor still won't fire.

#1434 of 2018 2001 S10 starting problems... please assist by boognish3

Dec 31, 2005 (12:37 pm)

Hey there I have been having some problems with starting my chevy s10... If my car has been idle for sometime 4+ hours it is difficult to start it. When I turn the ingition it will wine and crank and eventually it will start but there is definately a problem. I recently replaced the starter but wonder what could be causing this new problem. Any assistance is much appreciated.
 
Thanks,
DJ

#1435 of 2018 2001 S-10 left tail & brake light by scoreboard

Dec 31, 2005 (2:50 pm)

I loaned my light trailer out and naturally the wiring pigtail came back damaged. I replace it not knowing that the wire (I assume, Is damaged somewhere). When I plugged it in, I first had turn signals for a minute or so, but nothing else. Now I have no turn, marker or brake lights on the left rear. Also, I have one of those trailer pigtail testers. Have no power to the trailer. Disconnected pigtail wiring harness and reconnected left rear light cluster directly into main harness with no change. Checked all fuses, both left dash and under hood. Flashers, running and turn all work on left front. Left turn blick fast. Flashers normal, both in ign on and off. Help!

#1436 of 2018 Re: light problem [bka76] by bka76

Jan 01, 2006 (7:42 am)

Replying to: bka76 (Dec 29, 2005 3:57 am)
-------fixed--------
I finally got under the truck and checked all connections. I un hooked the connection going to left rear light mount Tried the lights (nothing)straightened all wires cleaned all prongs plugged back in .Now everything works . I did also find a blown fuse Under hood (10A)I am so glad I didn't pay for this fix.

#1437 of 2018 Re: 1998 S-10 problem [fankhauser] by wally7

Jan 01, 2006 (10:31 am)

Replying to: fankhauser (Dec 02, 2005 12:23 pm)
just replaced water pump in 1999 ZR2 4.3and found that I had to re-torque bolts after a week or so because gasket started leaking. One of the two bolts right above said hose connection goes through into water space. Try a 14mm/9/16 (or maybe it was 13mm?) up in that blind space and tighten the bolts. worked for me! easier if you remove fan shroud.

#1438 of 2018 Re: 1998 S-10 problem [wally7] by gonogo

Jan 01, 2006 (12:39 pm)

Replying to: wally7 (Jan 01, 2006 10:31 am)
Use sealer on any bolt going into a water jacket.

#1439 of 2018 Re: multiple big problems [beanders] by ttttracyyy69

Jan 01, 2006 (6:52 pm)

Replying to: beanders (Mar 04, 2001 1:22 am)
we bought a 2002 s10 and the first 200 miles i went thru 3 head gaskets, so i replaced the motor,so far the only problem i`m have now is a charging problem which i at a loss everything is fine so who knows i cant wait to sale this so called truck.should have got a ford

#1440 of 2018 2000 s10 defrost vent by dopydog

Jan 01, 2006 (7:07 pm)

does anyone know how to get the defrost vent out of the dash? i bought a billet one to replace it with.

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