What kind of engine does a 1995 Sonoma have?

I’ve got a 1995 Sonoma with the 2.2 and it suddenly quit while I was driving on the interstate at about 70 mph. I got it home via AAA and found I had plenty of fuel pump pressure as well as spark.

Why does my GMC S15 stall at high idle?

In looking at the fuel injection, I can see the injectors stop injecting fuel. After it dies, it is very hard to restart unless it is left alone and cools a bit. If the IAC is unplugged, the engine will run at high idle fine. When plugged back in, the correct idle resumes and it may run a few seconds or a minute before it dies.

Can a bad fuel pump start a truck?

Yes and have nothing. Well getting to start by adding fuel to the throttle body is not going to turn on some special switch that will send a signal to the pump and injectors. I’m sure you probably just have a bad fuel pump that doesn’t have enough pressure or volume to start the truck, but at running speed can keep up.

What should I do if my GMC S15 dies?

After it dies, it is very hard to restart unless it is left alone and cools a bit. If the IAC is unplugged, the engine will run at high idle fine. When plugged back in, the correct idle resumes and it may run a few seconds or a minute before it dies. I am getting fuel to the injectors.

What to do if your GMC Sonoma dies?

The module plug at the key assy, remove plug and clean contacts, that should do it. In the mean while try this, turn key to run, shift into neutral, then start, might work. I have a gmc sonoma that i will be driving and then all of a sudden will jerk and sputter and at times will die.

Why does my Sonoma S15 stall and die?

I have a 98 sonoma ( 4 cyl.) that runs great and strong going down the road but when I stop and start to take off it bogs down and dies, It will start back up in 5 to 10 mins. and will run good for several days and then it will die again . I have been told that it is the 3rd cycl.

I’ve got a 1995 Sonoma with the 2.2 and it suddenly quit while I was driving on the interstate at about 70 mph. I got it home via AAA and found I had plenty of fuel pump pressure as well as spark.

Are there any problems with the GM 2.2 engine?

You have to determine the location of the noise. If it is rear, lower, check the torque converter bolts. The 2.2 has a very bad reputation, both in reliability and performance. I have driven two S-10s equipped with this engine, and it is completely gutless even on a flat road. I believe it can do 0-60 in about 16 seconds, give or take.

Can a Chevy 2.2 V-8 do 0-60?

If it is rear, lower, check the torque converter bolts. The 2.2 has a very bad reputation, both in reliability and performance. I have driven two S-10s equipped with this engine, and it is completely gutless even on a flat road. I believe it can do 0-60 in about 16 seconds, give or take. If you want a reliable GM motor, go for the Chevy 350 V-8.

Why does my GM 2.2 engine make noise?

Could be the tensioner is wore out, but it would be all the time, not just when it is hot. You have to determine the location of the noise. If it is rear, lower, check the torque converter bolts. The 2.2 has a very bad reputation, both in reliability and performance.

What causes head gaskets to blow on GM 2.2 engine?

It sits on the side of the engine in a cooler spot instead of at the back of the engine. Also, valve clatter is gone because the 2.2 engine has hydraulic lifters now. Blown head gaskets were usually caused by corrosion brought on by incorrect coolant. Using DexCool orange colored coolant seems to have helped in stopping blown head gaskets.

What causes valve clatter on a GM 2.2 engine?

Also, valve clatter is gone because the 2.2 engine has hydraulic lifters now. Blown head gaskets were usually caused by corrosion brought on by incorrect coolant. Using DexCool orange colored coolant seems to have helped in stopping blown head gaskets. So you see, even in these primitive engines there are some advances.

Can a faulty fuel pump cause poor mileage?

Poor Mileage. A faulty fuel pressure regulator can also be to blame for a sudden decrease in fuel mileage. Alternatives. These symptoms can also occur with a plugged fuel filter, failing fuel pump, or faulty PCM. In the event you have these symptoms, it is best to have the entire fuel system inspected by a qualified Ford fuel system technician.

Why does my GMC S15 die at high idle?

Recently my truck has began to die when coming back down to idle. In looking at the fuel injection, I can see the injectors stop injecting fuel. After it dies, it is very hard to restart unless it is left alone and cools a bit. If the IAC is unplugged, the engine will run at high idle fine.

Can a low oil level cause a car to shut off?

Can low oil cause a car to shut off? Low engine oil level does usually not cause your car to shut off. However, if it is too low so your oil pressure is getting low – the car can shut off the engine for safety reasons. This is often in newer cars, though.

Is the engine idles fine but no power on acceleration?

This is for a 1995 chevy s10, 2.2L four cyclinder, automatic and regular body style with approximately 170 K miles. After every long trip I have to top off the engine oil. Now, I smell burnt oil and it loses power when driving and also idles rough. Also, on your conclusion, what would be a estimate ( by average ) for repairs. helpful?

What causes engine hesitation and stumble problems on the 90 +?

Then it developed an intermittent hesitation problem- you would be cruising at 60mph, on a 400 mile trip, ease off the gas pedal, and suddenly for 1/4 second, it was as though someone had switched off the engine and then turned it back on again. The car would then run faultlessly for the rest of the trip.

Why did my 1997 Chevy S10 die while driving?

My mechanic found the problem of why my 1997 Chevy s10 died suddenly while driving it. He said that the wire going to the ignition switch was rubbing against something and after 9 years of rubbing finally grounded/shorted out the wire.

Why did my GMC truck engine die while driving?

The positive battery cable was coroded and chewed up. Replaced it and all has been well.

What causes a truck to stumble at low rpm?

Bill, the truck idles perfect. when you are on the gas it pulls clean with no stumbles or hesitation. it only acts up when you are cruising with little load on the throttle. then it can’t seem to decide to declerate, hold steady or accererate.

Why is my GMC Valev stalling at low rpm?

I had the IAC out and cleaned the valve and the port. the valev is not siezed and at idle there is no changes unless the ac pump cycles but is otherwise smooth and even. PCV seems to be fine with good vacuum at the valve and free motion of the valve.

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