Idles fine but dies when given gas
Asked by Patgallagher85 Nov 09, 2018 at 09:27 PM about the 1997 Chevrolet S-10 LS RWD
Question type: Maintenance & Repair
I have 4.3 Vortec V6 1997 Chevy S10 I've replaced
map sensor mass air flow spark plugs wires
distributor cap rotor button EGR ignition coil
ignition coil module fuel pump fuel filter spider
injectors alternator all the relays that go along with
everything and I'm still having this problem put it in
reverse and wants to go put it in drive and it dies
8 Answers
Patgallagher85 answered 6 years ago
I've also replaces iac tps is working hooked up to scaner and everything is reading good all o2s are working i dont understand
How about the throttle positioning sensor
Hornet_2497 answered 6 years ago
Torque converter stuck? And scan for codes.
Patgallagher85 answered 6 years ago
I have scanned the truck and no codes disconnected the mass air flow truck idles fine I've replace the intake manifold gasket throttle body gasket spider injectors gasket I don't think it's vacuum cuz I don't hear any sucking or what would sound like air leaking
Patgallagher85 answered 6 years ago
When I do a livestream on my scanner I mean legitimately everything is working completely fine throttle positioning sensor is on point O2 sensors are working fuel system is working mass air flow is reading correct the map is reading correct I'm at a complete loss I'm starting to think maybe it might be the computer now I will say my coil plug wire is arcing off of my transmission dipstick
Patgallagher85 answered 6 years ago
Hornet if the torque converter is locking up would it die automatically when you put it in Drive and not in reverse because when I put it in drive it dies when I put it in reverse it stays idling but it's wants to hesitate to die
firebird338 answered 6 years ago
Check for a blown ( ETCS ) Electric Throttle Control System fuse.
Hornet_2497 answered 6 years ago
The reason I disregarded it dying in drive, while not dying immediately in reverse, is because reverse is geared lower and more likely to move than to die with a locked torque converter. But that's a subtle difference most would not know or think of. So let us know what you find.