Re: 99 s-10 (4.3l) - gauges went dead and no power...

Aug 28, 2003 1 Replies


Seems like I had a nearly total power failure in my truck.. After


> passing through an intersection, I shifted into 3rd and when I starting
> letting out the clutch It felt like I was in first (heavy
> decelleration).. at which point I noticed no gauges (I think the speedo
> was still working).
>
> So I pulled off, thinking I was stalled I turned the key and 'crrrnzk'
> oops.. I'm running but depressing the accellerator does nothing. >
> I turned on the flashers (which worked, and my AC fan worked fine) and > pulled off.
>
> After turning the ignition to off, and then back on the gauges seemed to
> be fine, and it started right up.
>
> Is there a circuit breaker (perhaps in the relay box?) that I should
> check? Maybe it's just a bit dirty....
>
> Oh, and no fuses blown..all electrics seem to be fine....
>
> odd...
> --
> DoD# 2223, OFCC #3122
> Meum scapha volitare plenum anguillae

Bad ignition switch?



BOB


Hmm, there's a thought.. I guess the odd thing is that the gauges went dead but not my stereo or AC fan..or engine... but I thought the engine was dead becase pressing the throttle didn't do anything (perhaps understandable with fuel injection/computer control and all).

I suspect I'll have to try to check more things if this happens again, stop the truck and get out.. make sure lights are working... etc..

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