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Chevy S10 - GMC S15 and Sonoma Starting problems

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#1 of 316 1993 s1- starting problems by bkincaid

Feb 21, 2007 (6:42 am)

my 93 s-10 will not start after i drive it and it warms up...first time starting is fine, only when motor is warm it will not start...i can get it to start if i spray starting fluid in the throttle body though...any help is greatly appreciated..

#2 of 316 Re: 1993 s1- starting problems [bkincaid] by hoodlatch

Feb 21, 2007 (7:22 pm)

Replying to: bkincaid (Feb 21, 2007 6:42 am)
Sounds like a symptom of a bad coil.

#3 of 316 Re: 1993 s1- starting problems [bkincaid] by seandumas

Feb 21, 2007 (11:32 pm)

Replying to: bkincaid (Feb 21, 2007 6:42 am)
My 1998 s10 has the same problems and it driving me crazy, if you ever figure out what it is please post, it or i will post it if i figure it out thanks!

#4 of 316 Re: 1993 s1- starting problems [bkincaid] by the_dj_hitman

Mar 12, 2007 (11:26 am)

Replying to: bkincaid (Feb 21, 2007 6:42 am)
is it a 4.3L (vin-W) I am have a little prob starting and when my 1993 s10 blazer gets warm it is even harder to get started and will not idle good at all.

#5 of 316 92 sonoma by tomyg

Apr 16, 2007 (10:07 am)

my truck will not start without starting fluid.once it starts it runs fine.i have a vortex v6.somebody please help.The fuel pump is fine.

#6 of 316 Please Help!! 2000 S10 Won't start when hot by madminimum

Feb 13, 2007 (4:25 am)

My struggle has been endless and I might curse Chevy forever if I don't figure this out...Please Help!!!....After my 2000 2.2L gets hot it will not start. Also, my check engine light is on and I believe that the last mechanic said that a history code reads that the truck was running lean. The performance is poor even when running (sputtering). A trusted mechanic could not find anything wrong. He simply said that it seems the engine is demanding too many amps to start. So I bought a higher cranking amp battery, but it didn't help. I have replaced the coil packs, wires, plugs, starter as well.
Recently, it has stopped starting completely. It clicks continuously when I turn the key but doesnt even try cranking anymore.
My God, if anyone can spare this poor arseface from my anguish I would be forever grateful.

#7 of 316 99 S-10 starting troubles by tstormfan

Apr 07, 2007 (5:43 pm)

#8 of 316 99 S-10 starting troubles by tstormfan

Mar 30, 2007 (7:26 am)

Ihave a 99 Chevy s-10 and it has gone thru 2 starters and an interplanetary gear, so basically 3 starters in a years time. I've gone to a chevy dealer as well as a trusted family mechanic and neither have a clue.
When it's warm and dry out it runs pretty decent typically, when it's wet out, I can't get it to start hardly at all. And below 0 it refuses to do much of anything. ..It used to run great in weather up to -30. I've replaced the fuel pump, battery and fuel injector.
Some days it starts beautifully and some days it won't budge till I give it a bit of gas, but then I risk flooding hte engine. I'm at a complete loss. I'd trade it in, but I don't have the money for a monthly car payment.
I'm about to have them check the distributor cap and give it a tune up..but wanted to see if there was anything else I should have them look into.
Thanks!!

#9 of 316 Re: 99 S-10 starting troubles [tstormfan] by gonogo

Mar 30, 2007 (9:17 am)

Replying to: tstormfan (Mar 30, 2007 7:26 am)
Let see, distributor cap, must be 4.3, that's a start. How many miles, would only be guessing.
With this much information I would replace the spark plug wires, plugs, rotor, dist cap, a good tune up.

#10 of 316 Re: 99 S-10 starting troubles [tstormfan] by hoodlatch

Mar 30, 2007 (2:05 pm)

Replying to: tstormfan (Mar 30, 2007 7:26 am)
It's little wonder it goes through so many starters and starter bendix with all the cranking it has to do. I'm wondering if it has something to do with the ignition switch. Have you checked the input voltage to the coil?

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