2001 Chevy S-10 ENGINE HESITATES AND STALLS WHEN RUNNING

2001 CHEVROLET S-10
40,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CSITECHMICKY
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WHEN I STOP - BACK UP - AND START AGAIN - ENGINE WILL STALL OUT - OR HESITATE - LOSE POWER. YOU HAVE TO TURN THE VEHICLE COMPLETELY OFF AND TURN IT BACK ON - RETURNS TO NORMAL OPERATIONS AND POWER. DOES NOT HAPPEN OFTEN - BUT HAPPENS.
THANKS A MILLION - HARRY WEATHERLY - JACKSONVILLE, NC
Nov 4, 2010 at 11:57 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be caused by one of the following below

Oxygen sensor.
Catalytic converter.
Fuel injectors dirty/sticking.
Mass airflow sensor/Airflow meter.
Throttle position sensor.
Crankshaft position sensor
Knock sensor
Manifold absolute pressure sensor.
EGR Valve
Fuel pressure regulator leaking or defective fuel pump.
False air leakage.
Fuel contamination.
Foul/defective spark plugs.
Open spark plug wires.
Ignition coil/Coil packs defective.
Incorrect ignition timing.
Cap and rotor.

Note:If it doesn't apply disregard it
Nov 5, 2010 at 12:27 AM
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