Intermittently just dying

Tiny
MWHITTLE
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  • 1999 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 90 MILES
I have a 99 Chevy S10, 2WD, V6 W engine code. I bought the truck a year ago. An intermittent problem is the gauges go crazy (tach, speedo, fuel, and other indicators jumping from minimum readings to max), all warning lights blink and it just dies. After turning off the ignition (trying to pull over safely first), it starts right back up and usually wont' do it again for sometime, then again it may do it a minute later. Any ideas?
Sunday, July 17th, 2011 AT 7:52 PM

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Tiny
CJ MEDEVAC
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I am sorta trying to see if I can spark up something to assist you

YES, ANYBODY JUMPING ON MY POST, WILL NOT BE VIEWED AS AGGRESSION--I WILL NOT WHINE---AS I AM "SORTA" TRYIN' TO ADHERE TO BEING PLACED IN "TIME OUT" PAGE 80 E.I.E.I. CONFUSES ME! SO, LETS ALL HELP THIS ISSUE, IF YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO ADD, DO IT. MORE ARE COMING!

I normally Try to stay with stuff I am more familiar with. Like Jeeps and Old Fords

But to give you a fair shake.'Cause you have been overlooked, I will give you my best shot!

Do you have a check engine light on?

Any abnormal gauge reading prior to "The Wild Thing"?

Has Battery and Alternator been tested?

I once had a OVERLOOKED intermittent ignition issue with one of my Jeeps

I will 1st check out your answers, then proceed from there

WHAT IS YOUR SITUATION NOW? SAME AS WHEN YOU POSTED?

THE MEDIC
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Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 AT 4:23 PM
Tiny
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You need to know what the fuel pressure is when it happens. Youll also need to have your engine scoped.
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Tuesday, July 26th, 2011 AT 5:16 PM

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