Poor air/fuel mixture?

Tiny
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  • 1994 GMC C1500
  • 5.7L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
My truck hesitates upon acceleration, it even feels like the transmission slips at first acceleration. No power if going uphill, rough idle, almost stalls when coming to a stop, and I quickly switch to neutral gear as I approach a stop sign etc.
The truck is in very poor condition from it being 1st, an older model, not having been maintained appropriately, and having well over 200,000 miles. -This is just the 1st issue I will be asking you about, so I want to thank you in advance for your incredible answers to vehicle issues!
Tuesday, January 17th, 2023 AT 12:15 PM

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Tiny
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Hi,

What you described could be anything from an engine vacuum leak, fuel pressure issue, timing, a partially plugged catalytic converter, and so on.

So, we need a starting point. Here is what I need you to do. The truck has an OBD1 system. To retrieve diagnostic trouble codes, you don't need a scan tool. All that is needed is a short jumper wire or even a paper clip.

Follow the directions in this link and let me know what codes are found. They will point us in the right direction.

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.

Joe
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Wednesday, January 18th, 2023 AT 7:29 PM
Tiny
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Hello, so I jumped the OBD1 and the reading was "code13", which is oxygen sensor circuit open. How do I tackle this? And I ran out of gas turning it over the other day. It's parked-on a down wards hill which isn't too good I think I heard something on that.
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Thursday, January 26th, 2023 AT 10:19 AM
Tiny
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Hi,

If the fuel tank is low enough, parking downhill can prevent the pump from picking up the fuel. As far as the code is concerned, that can be causing a rich or lean fuel mixture.

Since the code is specific to an open circuit, it could be a broken wire, a bad connector, or the sensor itself has failed. There are several other things as well, but this is where I would start testing.

First, make sure there are at least 5 gallons of fuel in the tank. I'm suggesting this because of the hill it is on. Also, just do a quick check of the wiring and connectors to the oxygen sensor. Make sure nothing is damaged, corroded, or disconnected.

Next, follow the diagnostics below. Take a look through them and let me know if you are comfortable performing them and if you have questions.

Let me know what you find. Also, not that the attachments include a description of the code and what causes it to be set.

Take care and let me know.

Joe

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Thursday, January 26th, 2023 AT 1:52 PM

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