1997 Chevy S-10 Truck Dies when e-brake released

Tiny
DNSTAUSS
  • MEMBER
  • 1997 CHEVROLET S-10
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • MANUAL
  • 11,000 MILES
We had our clutch replaced about 3 weeks ago and the truck has run fine until now. We are needing a new AC compressor but I don't think that has anything to do with the new problem. The last 2 days the truck battery dies when not running. After jumping it today, when I removed the jumper cables the engine ran while the "rpm" meter jumpped up and down a bit. The milage reading said I was going 20 mph while standing still. I pressed in the clutch, put the truck in gear all with no problems but when I released the e-break the engine died immediately and will not restart without another jump. I did this 2 times to make sure what was happening. Any idea why this would be happening?

I FOUND THE ANSWER! MY SON REALIZED THAT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE HAD COME LOOSE AND WHEN WE CHARGED IT, IT WIGGLED BACK INTO PLACE BUT THE JARRING OF THE E-BRAKE RELEASE WOULD KNOCK IT LOOSE AGAIN. THANK YOU ANYWAY ! YOU HAVE A GREAT SERVICE HERE!
Sunday, June 27th, 2010 AT 11:30 AM

4 Replies

Tiny
MHPAUTOS
  • MECHANIC
  • 31,938 POSTS
OK, thanks for letting us know you got it sorted out, thanks for using 2carpros.

Mark (mhpautos)
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, June 28th, 2010 AT 3:06 AM
Tiny
DNSTAUSS
  • MEMBER
  • 3 POSTS
I would like to get a refund since I answered the question myself. Please issue a Paypal refune in the amount of $25.
Sincerely,
Deborah Stauss
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, June 28th, 2010 AT 7:59 PM
Tiny
MHPAUTOS
  • MECHANIC
  • 31,938 POSTS
I will pass on your request.

Mark
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Monday, June 28th, 2010 AT 8:32 PM
Tiny
THIS IS MIKE
  • MECHANIC
  • 686 POSTS
Your donation has been refunded. We are glad you were able to get your truck running, I hope we can help you next time. Have a great day.
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Tuesday, June 29th, 2010 AT 11:50 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Sponsored links