1996 Chevy S-10 stopped running

1996 CHEVROLET S-10
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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LLERRAD
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I was driving and the engine just stopped running. There was no noise or smell when it happened.I checked the coolent,it's ok. I also checked the oil, it's a little bit low and due for an oil change.
Jul 21, 2009 at 3:44 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Get a starting fluid/ether/better off gas in a spray bottle and spray into the carb or the throttle body on an EFI. Did it start and die? If not disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs,coil's resistances,cap and rotor /distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, ECM,Ignitor cam and crank sensors- Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it
Jul 21, 2009 at 4:24 PM
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