Where is the ECM on a 1992 S10?

On a 1992 it is located on the far right side of the dash behind the dash. Access it by removing the bottom cover and taking the lower dash mounting bolts out. Pull the lower part of the dash to the seat and it slides out with ease.

How do you reset the computer on a Chevy S10?

To reset the computer all You need to do is disconnect the battery and touch the positive and negative cables together when they are off the battery for at least 10 minutes. This will drain the electricity out of Your vehicle’s electrical system and cause the ECU to lose power.

Where is the ECM located on a 2003 Chevy S10?

It is on drivers side up in the dash,click diagram to up size. 20 people found this helpful.

Does touching the battery cables together to reset computer?

See all 2 photos Connecting the positive and negative battery cables together for approximately 5 minutes will drain all of the capacitors in the computers and forces them to cold reboot. This is a very common fix for communication problems.

Where is the ECU located?

On most models the ECU is located beneath the wipers behind the plastic trim.

What would cause a Chevy S10 not to start?

The most common reasons a Chevrolet S10 won’t start are a dead battery, an alternator problem, or failed starter.

Which battery cable do you remove to reset the computer?

Use a wrench to loosen the negative terminal bolt, and then take the negative cable and hold it aside. Keep it off of the battery for 30-60 seconds. Reattach the negative cable, and retighten it using your wrench. Reconnect the negative cable and tighten it back up with your wrench.

What happens if you unplug an ECU?

No damage will be done to your computer or ecu (electronic control unit) once your car battery is disconnected but there may be slight effects afterwards. Your preset radio stations must be canceled, the learned shift points must be lost, and the ideal fuel/air mixture must be kept.

Is ECU and ECM the same thing?

An electronic control unit (ECU), also known as an electronic control module (ECM), is an embedded system in automotive electronics that controls one or more of the electrical systems or subsystems in a car or other motor vehicle.

What does S in S10 stand for?

The Chevrolet S10, also known as the S-10 or S-Series, is a midsize pickup truck marketed by General Motors since 1981 primarily across the Americas. The S10 was introduced for the first time in North America as the S-10. A variant of that model launched several years later in South America.

Are Chevy S10 good on gas?

Chevrolet has manufactured models of S10 Pickup 2WD for 20 years. They average 20.1 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2003 S10 Pickup 2WD below average at 17 combined MPG….Fuel Efficiency.

Why does my engine turn over but not start?

When your engine cranks but won’t start or run, it could mean your engine is having trouble producing a spark, getting fuel, or creating compression. The most common causes are problems in the ignition (for example, a bad ignition coil) or fuel system (for example, a clogged fuel filter).