2001 blazer 4.3 vortec sometimes stalls and/or dies when applying gas pedal
#1
2001 blazer 4.3 vortec sometimes stalls and/or dies when applying gas pedal
ive had this blazer for 3 years now, 90,000 miles on it. never stalled or died once. kept it very clean, and serviced. we recently had a 103 degree day here in idaho, and since then, the stalling happens. the engine does not over heat, it happens with ac on or off, i always run 92 octane gas. doesnt happen all the time, every other day or so, i would say. i may be at a red light , or going about 30 mph, and ill lose power. ill step on the gas a little more to keep it going, but that seems to kill the engine altogether. i then throw it into neutral, and i can turn the key and start it with no problem. like i said, this happens maybe once or twice a day now. i have ran a check on the computer, with no codes found. what could this be? electrical or not? please point me to my first step. thanks.
#2
I would start by checking the fuel pressure. When was the last time you changed your fuel filter.
#3
never checked fuel pressure or replaced fuel filter at least not in the last 3 years. ill definitely check. but this problem only happens once a day, or every other day . otherwise, i have full power and runs great. thanks for the reply.
#4
Is it heat related? If your fuel pressure checks out ok then maybe have the ignition module checked at your local auto parts store. I would also see about any codes that may be stored in your computer even with no check engine light.
#5
My 2000 Blazer did the same thing. My ignition module checked out good ( make sure you put dielectric grease on the back). I took my MAF sensor off and sprayed the crap out of it with some cleaner and it hasn't done it since. I don't know if it was a fluke, but it quit after I cleaned my MAF.
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