Idles, but shuts off when transmission is shifted into gear?

LAURAREARDEN21

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1993 CHEVROLET S-10
4.3L
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
118,000 MILES

The vehicle listed above is a Blazer with a Vortex 4.3.
She cranks and idles just fine but when you put her in gear and press the gas, shuts off. Like she's being choked for fuel. Everything fuel-wise has been replaced. Help Please.

Thursday, October 13th, 2022 AT 7:56 PM

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JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Have you checked to make sure there are no engine vacuum leaks? Also, have you checked for diagnostic trouble codes?

This vehicle has an OBD1 system that doesn't require a scan tool to retrieve codes. Here is a link that explains how it is done. All you will need is a short jumper wire or even a paper clip.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/buick-cadillac-chevy-gmc-oldsmobile-pontiac-gm-1983-1995-obd1-code-definitions-and-retrieval-method

Let me know what you find as far as codes. If you haven't checked for vacuum leaks, here is a link that explains how that is done.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-an-engine-vacuum-gauge

Take care,

Joe

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Thursday, October 13th, 2022 AT 9:31 PM

LAURAREARDEN21

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I will have that looked at first thing this morning. Thank you for the help and links. Whether it works or not, I will let you know.

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Monday, October 17th, 2022 AT 8:10 AM

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi,

Thanks for the update. I look forward to hearing what is found. I'm interested in knowing.

Take care,

Joe

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Monday, October 17th, 2022 AT 5:38 PM

LAURAREARDEN21

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So, I got my truck home and finally got to see and hear it for myself and you were right. She has a couple vacuum leaks but her wiring is a complete disaster too. And thanks for the links to the scans link too. I'll be returning to fixing her this morning since the storm slacked off.

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Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 AT 2:04 AM

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