1995 Chevrolet S10 Pickup Owner's Manual - Page 58

2. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor and holding it there as you hold the key in START for about three seconds. If the vehicle starts briefly but then stops again, do the same thing,but this time keep the pedal down for five or six seconds. This clearsthe extra gasoline from the engine. ' NOTICE: Your engine is designed work with the electronics inyour to vehicle. If you add electrical parts oraccessories, you could change the way the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check withyour dealer. If you don't, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see part of this the manual thattells how to do it without damaging your vehicle. See "Towing Your Vehicle" in Index. the To start your 4.3 Liter Code Z engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let go of the key. The idle speed will go down as your engine getswarm. NOTICE: Holding your key in START for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor. 2. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in START. If it doesn't start in three seconds, push the accelerator pedal about one-quarter of the way down for 12 more seconds, or until it starts. 3. If your engine still won't start (or starts but then stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline. Try this: 4. Wait 15 seconds to let the starter motor cool down. Then push your accelerator pedal all the way to the floor. Hold it there. Then, hold the key in START for no more than ten seconds. This clears the extra gasoline from the engine. If the engine still doesn't start, wait another 15 seconds and do Step4 again. When the engine starts, let go of the key and the accelerator pedal. 2- 13