Top 20 2002 Chevrolet S-10 Questions & Answers

1. Vacuum leak: A vacuum leak can cause the idle to drop, making it feel like you are pressing the brake pedal when you shift to 4x4.
2. Throttle position sensor (TPS): The TPS is responsible for sending a signal to the engine management system regarding the position of the throttle. If the TPS is malfunctioning, it can cause the idle to drop and result in a similar feeling as if you were pressing the brake pedal.
3. Transmission: A problem with the transmission can cause the vehicle to feel like it's slipping or dragging, making it feel like your foot is on the brake pedal.
4. Transfer case: If there is an issue with the transfer case, such as low fluid levels or a problem with the shift mechanism, it could result in a similar feeling as if you were pressing the brake pedal when shifting to 4x4.

Supplemental Inflatable Restraint----its your airbag you dont turn it off have vehicle scannrd for any trouble codes and will need to have airbag system diagnosed for problem

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Be sure you follow the instructions in the service manual (you can check this at a website like alldatadiy.com) for programming the remote very carefully, ensuring you get the correct feedback from the vehicle when it says you should. However, my experience with aftermarket GM remotes has been spotty, and many of them I have tried have not worked. Although the suppliers said they will work, they often didn't, and the only recourse you probably have is to return it and try a different brand.

I would think it was part of the body control module.

i have been having to remove the hot post from the battery when its not being drove, if not my battery dies, I was told that this is a ground somewhere. ??????? Who told you that ? You have a parasitic drain on the electrical system . Something is staying on or there is a short , maybe one of the computers on the vehicle isn't powering down . GM trucks have instrument cluster problems that can cause this . Can also bring down the class 2 serial data network causing the vehicle not to start . Do you know what class 2 is ? All the computers ,control modules ,what ever you know them by , all share info. send commands etc. on the network . The BEST Way TO Perform Parasitic Draw Test Buick Class 2 Operation Diagnosis 1998 012 GM Class II Communications Your best bet mite be to take it to a qualified repair shop. Chevrolet Truck Battery Dies Overnight Part

Not the neutral safety switch. That piece you see on the dash, the PRNDL, has a needle that's controlled by a wire connected to it and on the column collar that's part of the shift lever. Assuming you've a column shift. When the little clip on the wire that holds these, the collar and the needle, comes off, that is what you have to get to, in order to push the little clip on the end of the wire back on the collar. It's directly under the PRNDL but more close to the L.

first up jack up the vehicle and remove the damaged wheel fit the spare tire and then place an indicator ( rod on a brick ) close to the rim of the spare and turn the wheel if the axle of hub is bent you will see the rim get closer then further away from the indicator as you turn the wheel if it is , replace the axle and bearings if not there will be no axle damage but the bearing could be "brinnelled "( a bearing term where the balls or rollers have been imprinted into the race from impact) in which bearing failure will become evident in 10-20,000 miles next step is to go and get a rear end wheel alignment done as there could be suspension damage that will cause handling and tire wear problems

Yours looks just like the one I had to replace recently on my 2000 camaro, but mine was on top of the tank. Yours looks much easier to replace. See link below. Fix Your Chevy With Your Own Hand

Test with a DVOM - digital volt ohm meter , find a power distribution diagram an check the flow of Voltage . Do you know how to do basic automotive electrical testing , how to use a DVOM , how to read a wiring diagram ? Electric Testing Techniques You Need to Know Copy of Voltage Drop Essentials TST Motor Age Basic Electricity for Service Techs Ohm law Current Flow Opens Shorts You can find free wiring diagrams here http://www.bbbind.com/free_tsb.html Starter Voltage Drop There is no guessing in automotive electrical system repair ! Check main B+ cable to the starter .

In general you have to drain the rear end, remove the cover, remove the carrier pin, remove the axles, then remove the carrier from the main shaft and replace the bearings.

The gauge is bad or sending unit in the fuel tank ! There are videos on youtube showing how to test the electrical circuit . Fuel Gauge Troubleshooting

might need a special O2 sensor socket to remove, depending on how tight it is. Sometimes you can access it with a wrench

Are your fans working

Fritz, Clear codes, Plugs and coils try switching them around, not using the same cylinder, to see if code changes to different cylinder. this would help diagnose bad coil or plug. See links below for full instruction. I have had this code come up because of a bad/dirty fuel injector also. Last link tells what other reasons code could be thrown. "I hope this helped you out, if so let me know by pressing the helpful button. Check out some of my other posts if you need more tips and info." Chevy Trailblazer misfire DIY diagnosis step one p0301 p0302 p0303 p0304... Trailblazer P0301 Is the coil bad P0302 OBD II Trouble Code

The Internet, though, has a large number of web sites where you can buy service manuals and schematics from bookstores, publishers, and other collectors. Here is just a sampling of what sites are out there: Chilton Repair Manuals http://www.chilton.cengage.com/ Haynes Publishing Haynes auto manuals http://www.haynes.com/ Factory Service Auto Manuals http://www.factoryautomanuals.com/ Vintage Books Vintage books com Rare used and out of print books http://www.vintage-books.com/ AutoLit http://www.autolit.com/home.htm

Check to see if your heating system is properly filled. Air in system can often prevent the proper flow of hot coolant into the radiator core resulting in your issue.

If the fuel pump is working and it won't crank, then it could be your starter. The easiest way to test that yourself is to use jumper cables hooked directly to starter. Yes that can be dangerous if done wrong. If you do, here's some pointers. 1 - Make sure the vehicle is firmly parked, E brake, neutral, wheel blocks, anything to make sure it won't move. 2 - A standard that's in gear will move when the starter turns 3 - The last time I did this I had the drive wheels off the ground, no chance of moving. 4 - hook up the cables to the terminals on the starter first, making sure the cables are not in the way of belts / fans etc. Then connect them to the battery, only briefly, if it cranks, the problem is with a fuse / wire / computer etc. If it doesn't crank, buy a new starter. Hope I helped, Grim

Torque Specs Database Type: Dim: Length: Head: Nut Grade: 20 Ft-Lbs 240 In-Lbs 27.12 N-m Connects: Connecting Rod To Engine Block Years: All Vote Record: Vote Note: Vortec - Rod Cap Nuts - 2 Steps: 20 FtLbs; +70degs http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/ZZdaryl/2009-06-14_153454_torque.pdf Main Bearing Cap Bolt 4.3L Step 1 15 ft lbs (20) Step 2 Additional 73 Degrees i don't know if that's correct for main bearing caps since another link states it's much higher 4 3 Vortec Piston Specs eHow hopefully a GM guy will chime in to confirm the main bearing torque the rod bearing torques are the same on all the other links