1994 Chevy S-10 Engine wants to stall

SAPSAP7162

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1994 CHEVROLET S-10
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
186,000 MILES

I have a 1994 Chev s-10 that starts a nd idles fine. When I give it gas it stutters and misses. If I put it in gear, hold the brake, and mash it to the floor than it will bog down and spit a sputter with a small backfire sometimes. The check engine light is not on. I was thinking maybe a tune up but there it has a coil pack. Please help. I love my old truck.

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TOOOMANYTOYS

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I would start with checking the fuel pressure and also taking a few sample.

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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 AT 8:52 AM

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I'm going to just do a complete tune up. Plugs, wires, all filters. Can't gp wrong with that. I just hope it's not one of those sensors. Without a code it's like throwing money into a fire

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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 AT 8:55 AM

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If the plugs and wires are original they need to be replaced anyway. Its not likely to be a sensor because you have no codes.

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Thursday, June 3rd, 2010 AT 4:01 PM

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Thanks for all the help. Did a tune up(plugs wires filters including fuel) still same results. Changed TPS and it fixed it. Think the light may be burned out or something but it runs like a champ now. Thanks fo rall the imput

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Friday, June 4th, 2010 AT 12:10 PM

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When you first turn the ignition on the cluster goes into bulb check. See if the service engine soon light comes on then. If not the bulb is probably out.