2003 Chevy S-10 Engine won't start

SYLVON

MEMBER
2003 CHEVROLET S-10
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
85,000 MILES

Sometimes when I stop my enging and try to start it again it won't start, when I turn the key the dash lights up and the stereo and hornworks but when I turn to start it is dead and nothing happens, some times it will start after leaving for a while but sometimes it takes until the next day, however a few days ago it shut off while driving and now it wont start at all but the dash and stereo still comes on. Thanking you in advance for your response.

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RASMATAZ

MECHANIC
75,992 POSTS

Pick your symptom:

**Cranks but no start condition:

Get a helper disconnect a sparkplug wire or 2 and ground it to the engine at least 3/16 away from ground -have helper crank engine over-do you have a snapping blue spark? If so-you have a fuel related problem, check the fuel pressure to rule out the fuel filter/fuel pump/pressure regulator and listen to the injector/s are they pulsing or hook up a noid light. No snapping blue spark continue to troubleshoot the ignition system-power input to the coil/coil packs, coil's resistances, distributor pick-up coil, ignition control module, cam and crank sensors and computer Note: If it doesn't apply disregard it.

**No crank at all/nothing/nada when key is engage to starting position

Could be the starter, starter relay, park and neutral switch/transmission position switch and ignition switch assuming the battery and connections are good. Note:If it doesn't apply disregard.