S-10 Problems

Dec 13, 2005 4 Replies

Have 99 S-10 2wd. Have trouble getting it started turns over but wont start have to turn key severeal times in order to get it started. Once on runs smooth. Didnt use for 3 days now doesnt want to start. Changed fuel pump and fuel filter.


Sounds like you ignition switch may be going bad. You can go nuts trying to nail this one down - symptoms keep coming & going. I've had to change several.

-= Larry A.

another thing you can try to do is go take your starter and get it tested ,it sounds like it is starting to give out ,another too is how old is your battery ,most battery manufacturers recommend to change them out every 2-3 years ,you can get the battery checked too and see as well, even if you just bought it 6 months ago it is best to eliminate it as a possibility and also see about getting your charging system checked same reason just to eliminate or confirm ,in my experience the three major components that fail are the starters and the alternator ,these are 2 items that will eventually start getting weak at about 60-100,000 ,thats why I suggest that after the vehicle hits 60+ thousand miles go take your vehicle to get checked out about every 6 months ,they will tell you that a certain part is starting to go or just a lil under normal operating range ,you dont have to have them replace it if you know you can handle it replace the part yourself . Good luck and have fun

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