Hi guys,
New to the forum and I have a 2000 S10 Blazer that is making me nuts. First of all.
New starter, replacement engine about 70 000 on it, Spun the # 6 rod bearings on the old engine, New fuel pump/sending unit new fuel filter. New alternator. New plugs, rotor and cap and battery. I installed all. Just stalls while driving and then the new starter won't turn solenoid won't even engage. Wait anywhere from 2 minutes to two days and then it will start and run for days or weeks then it happens all over again. This car is for my daughter and I can't have a vehicle that I can't trust. About 3 days ago, she called me and said that it just went dead, no lights no dash no power. I just managed to get the car home yesterday and it looks like its fine, but I know it will happen again, just lookin for answers, any help would be gratefully accepted. When it runs it runs great.

Thanks

 

could be something as simple as a loose ground...or something more expensive

 

Does the security light come on and stay on when you have the no start condition?
That about sums up the content...

 

Spectreblazer
I don't recall seeing it but will check tomorrow, all the grounds are clean and tight, so are all the hot leads from and to the battery.
Thanks

 

could be a faulty ignition switch, kyle(swartlkk) has a replacement in his sig

to swartlkk-its always best to check basics first, saves time and money.

 

Kind of goes to the question I asked, but your learning.

 

offtopic: are you ase certfied kyle?

 

No and don't plan on it. I don't need to be for what I do. Nor do I think it matters one bit. Now back on topic.

 

have you noticed any pattern when this happens? maybe hard accelaration/braking certian RPM's, on left/right turns? any accesories that are turned on when this happens (aftermarket parts like radio, amps, lighting, radar, gps)?

 

She has an aftermarket radio/cd player and thats all. I am thinking that you may have something with the ignition switch. As to driving conditions she doesnt drive like a lunatic but she is 19 after all.