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Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Stalling/Dying issues

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#131 of 168
93 Sonoma Stalled on highway by doc15
Jan 03, 2009 (6:26 am)
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Had my truck just stall while driving on the road. First thing I though of was maybe a fuel problem, changed the filter and still no luck. Did not think of it at first but realized the fuel pump was not kicking on, also found the battery was drained down. Took the alternator and had it checked and found it was charging at 17 V. Also found the ECM fuse was blown. Changed the fuse and the alternator and the truck started right up, ran for about 3 min and shut right off again. The ECM fuse keeps blowing. Replaced the Fuel pump relay and still no luck. When you turn the key on it instantly blows the ECM fuse. Take the fuel pump relay apart and the fuse does not blow, but naturally the truck won't start. Also just for the sake of spending money to help the economy, I replaced the ECM. Help!!!!!!!! Doc
#132 of 168
Re: 93 Sonoma Stalled on highway [doc15] by gonogo
Jan 03, 2009 (7:47 am)
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Replying to: doc15 (Jan 03, 2009 6:26 am)

As you know that fuse is also for the fuel pump. Disconnect the fuel pump at the tank, if it still blows, check the fuel pump wiring for a short to ground.
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Stalling / Dying S10 by JAust
Jan 03, 2009 (7:55 pm)
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I have also done everything I could think of but still the truck will idle fine but won't move when driving. Fuel pump checked ok, new fuel filter, new air filter, spark plugs, spark wires, distributor cap and rotor. Truck still wants to buck and cut out when cruising going uphill and putting it under a load. Has anyone had any luck with cleaning up the injector contacts under the manifold cover or by replacing the PCM?
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Re: 93 Sonoma Stalled on highway [gonogo] by doc15
Jan 07, 2009 (7:10 pm)
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Replying to: gonogo (Jan 03, 2009 7:47 am)

What exactly goes bad with the fuel pump? Is it necessary to replace the whole inside the tank fuel pump to correct the problem? How hard is it to drop the tank on this truck? Sorry for all the questions, it's just things coming in my head, that I'm not looking forward to. Thanks, Doc
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Re: 93 Sonoma Stalled on highway [doc15] by gonogo
Jan 08, 2009 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: doc15 (Jan 07, 2009 7:10 pm)

The motor part, the brushes wear out. They come as a module, the best prices are online, I recommend another Delco.
If I was to do mine I would loosen all the bolts on the passenger side of the bed, leave the nuts on a few threads. Don't forget the wiring, ground, tail lights, fill hose etc.. Remove all the bolts on the driver side, jack up the driver side until you have enough clearance. You must trig the bed really good so it will not fall on you.
Well dropping the tank is not too bad if empty, if lots of fuel you need a jack.
FWIW the pumps don't usually blow the fuse, a short in the wiring would.
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Re: 93 Sonoma Stalled on highway [gonogo] by doc15
Jan 10, 2009 (8:47 pm)
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Replying to: gonogo (Jan 08, 2009 8:27 am)

Just to let you know, I did replace the fuel pump today, all went ok and the truck purrs like a kitten. Thanks for all your help. Do
#137 of 168
Re: 93 Sonoma Stalled on highway [doc15] by gonogo
Jan 11, 2009 (6:18 am)
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Replying to: doc15 (Jan 10, 2009 8:47 pm)

Thanks for the update.
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Overheating 93 Sonoma by doc15
Mar 14, 2009 (11:48 am)
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Have an overheating problem with my 93 Sonoma 4.3 EFI
I can't seem to put enough water or coolant in the radiator. I fill it and can stand there and watch the level go down. The radiator just never seems to fill. The other thing is I turned on the heater and it started blowing hot air but then it turned cool. Don't know if these are connected or not? Any suggestions? Thanks, Doc
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High idle speed by fws4
Mar 16, 2009 (9:57 am)
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My 1998 S 10 developed a bad leak in the exhaust flex pipe, and before I could fix it, it also developed a high idle at all times. Could the leak be causing the hi idle? I pulled codes 137, 451, and 507. Would the O2 code (137) cause hi idle? 507 is the Idle Control System, but I can't find the sensor to check it. Just started this, and trying to focus so I don't just start replacing working sensors. Cannot find any vacuum leaks so far. Cleaned the intake butterfly - it is closed at startup. Where can I find an illustration of sensor locations? My Haines manual doesn't show their locations. Thanks in advance.
FredS
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Re: 93 Sonoma Stalled on highway [doc15] by mrtrue
Apr 11, 2009 (4:35 pm)
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Replying to: doc15 (Jan 03, 2009 6:26 am)

With my '92 (4.3), the problem was solved by replacing the distributor. It seems that the magnetic pick up in the distributor signals the injectors when to fire, and with how much fuel, so when it gave a weak signal, there was virtually no stream of fuel, and them , after a few rotations there was a strong signal, plenty of fuel. Eventually almost no signal, so not even enough fuel to start the engine. Of course, to get to this conclusion, I first put a $50 ECM in the old distributor, and a $40 coil. Remember, electronic parts are non-returnable, so I would recommend changing out the $120 distributor rather than the ECM, as it solves many other ignition related issues on these older motors.

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