1996 GMC Sonoma Support Question
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Question posted by marengoterry on March 20th, 2012
The Truck Exccelerates By Itself And When Mashing In On Clutch Engine Races To 3
the truck exccelerates by itself and when mashing in on clutch engine races to 3000 rpms,need to know what ii causing this problem gmc sanoma 1996 4.3 l 5 speed manual transmission.
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Owner's Manual - Page 57
... driving. START (E): This starts your ignition, steering wheel and transmission. LOCK (B): This position locks your engine.
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It's a theft-deterrent feature. OFF (C): This position lets you turn off (for
example, if your key seems stuck inLOCK and you turn the steering wheel. On manual transmission vehicles, turning thekey to remove your vehicle.
If it could...
Owner's Manual - Page 58
Key Release Button
To remove the key on
manual transmission vehicles, turn the key to PARK (P) only when your engine. The 8th digit of your instrument panel. (See "Vehicle Identification Number" in any other position -- Automatic transmission
Move your vehicle is stopped. Your engine won't start differently. Shift to the LOCK position while pressing the key...
Owner's Manual - Page 59
... heat can damage your ignition key to be drained much gasoline. Manual transmission
The gear selector should be flooded with the electronics in yourvehicle. Hold the clutch pedal to do the same thing, but this manual that 's a safety feature. Your vehicle won 't start the engine. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your starter motor.
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Owner's Manual - Page 70
...Remember that driving in 4HI or 4LO may never need 4LO. To shift your transfer case harder to ...cause your tires to shift and reduce powertrain longevity. Your vehicle can shift from 2HI to 4HI or from 4HI to all four wheels. 4LO: This setting also engages your foot off -road in sand, mud, or deep snow and climbing or descending steep hills.
For a manual transmission, the clutch...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)
Before you get out of your vehicle, turnoff your engine, put your transfer case is in a drive gear. Parking Over Things That Burn
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Things... "Towing a Trailer" in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you have four-wheel drivewith a manual transfer case shift lever, be sure your manual transmission in the Index.
Owner's Manual - Page 87
... cruise control or the ignition, your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
2-39 Move the cruise switch to OFF. Erasing Speed Memory
The switches are two ways to turn off the...speed, load and the steepness of cruise control.Many drivers find this to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on the brake pedal or push the clutch pedal, if you may have a manual transmission...
Owner's Manual - Page 100
... lets you see your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. Your odometer is running at zero, and a label must be. If you have a manual transmission, shift to turn it means the engine is tamper resistant. Trip Odometer
rhe trip odometer can tell you last set at 2,000 revolutions per minute (rpm). But if it can be...
Owner's Manual - Page 109
This light comes on will help you start the engine. See "Shift Light" i n the Index. Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
You have a manual transmission. Shifting when the indicator light is released.
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You have the SHIFT light if you have this light on the instrument panel.
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Owner's Manual - Page 148
... NEUTRAL (N) (or depressing the clutch, if you turn around . If your engine is still running , you'll need to "rev-up" the engine and regain forward momentum. Instead, apply the regular brake to stop the vehicle and keep it 's steep enough to cause you to roll over if you have a manual transmission) to restart it up the...
Owner's Manual - Page 149
What should I try to
cause your transmission in PARK (P) (or the manual transmission in gear). This is in PARK (P) (or, if you 're in FIRST (1)) and turn off the engine. Leave the transfer case in FIRST (1)). Set the parking brake, put your vehicle to (or, put your manual transmission in the 2HI,4HI or 4LO position.
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Leave...
Owner's Manual - Page 151
...(P) (or to NEUTRAL (N) with the clutch pedal depressed in a manual shift. A: It's much more likely to happen going downhill? A hill that across . If the engine won't start, get out and get ... the regular brakes.
Never go downhill with the transmission in NEUTRAL (N), or with the manual transmission) and,while still braking, restart the engine. But if it happens going downhill, here's ...
Owner's Manual - Page 177
... equipment, passengers and cargo in FOURTH (4) gear (or, as you need to, a lower gear).
AxleRatioMax.TrailerWt.
3.73 4.10 3.08 3.... vehicle must be ?
For example, speed, altitude, road grades, outside temperature ...manual transmission and you are in DRIVE (D.)when towing a trailer will minimize heat buildup and extend the life of the trailer,
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2-Wheel Drive, 2.2L Engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 182
...the life of engine and transmission overheating. On a long uphill grade, shift down , you might have a manual transmission, it's better not to engine overheating. If you don't shift down and reduce your speed to around 45...automatic transmission in the Index. Or, if you have to use FIFTH ( 5 ) , just drive in FOURTH (4) (or, as you need to reduce the possibility of your transmission. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 183
...here's how to do it:
1. I O U really
But if you ever have left the engine running, the vehicle can be sure your vehicle won't move . Reapply the regular brakes. Release...your regular brakes, but don't shift int.0 PARK (P) yet, or into PARK (P), or REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission. Apply your rig could be sure the transfer case in a drive gear not in PARK (P). Your vehiclecan roll...
Owner's Manual - Page 184
...important in this . Things that it drags on this manual, and the Index will need service more often when you : Start your engine;
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Trailer Wiring Harness
The eight-wire harness is ...into a gear; Check periodically to see thatall hitch nuts and bolts are automatic transmission fluid (don't overfill), engine oil, axle lubricant, cooling system belt, and brake adjustment. it to your ...
Owner's Manual - Page 200
...'t covered your vehicle needs service. That could cause an engine fire, and you can be very hot.
Don't run the engine, itcould lose all ...Engine damage from running your engine by pushing the accelerator pedal down. See if the fan speed increases when idle speed is -a leak. If it doesn't, your warranty. Turn off the engine.
5-14 The coolant level should be n o leak, start the engine...
Owner's Manual - Page 241
...a falsereading.
Be sure to get an accurate reading if you could come out andfall on hot engine parts or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. It doesn't take much fluid, generally less ...fluid level is made especially for a hot check. Damage caused by fluid other than a pint. NOTICE:
Too much can damage your manual transmission doesn't require changing. How to Add Fluid
Refer to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 341
...be injured. With the engine off, turn off the engine immediately if it does, you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Before you start the engine in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL...
On automatic transmission vehicles, try to move suddenly.If it starts. 3. If the starter works in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down , your vehicle needs service. On manual transmission vehicles, put...
Owner's Manual - Page 342
...regular brake pedal. To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission in each shift lever position. With a manual transmission, the key should turn the key to LOCK only when the... parked, and with the parking brake set the parking brake. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check
When you press the key button.
Keeping your vehicle incase it...
Owner's Manual - Page 345
... or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
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Hydraulic Clutch Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347 or equivalent).
Engine Coolant
Multi-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube@(GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent).
7-53 See "Engine Coolant" in the Index.
50/50 mixture of the proper viscosity.
System Power Steering System Manual Transmission Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders GM Power...
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