1996 chevy k1500 ignition switch problems

[Schurkey]

Originally Posted by ashbrad

I have a 96 chevy Silverado 4x4 5.7 motor and it does the same thing but it doesn't leave in first gear, it misfires and high rpms and doesn't go in overdrive. but if I drive a little while and turn it off, it's fine it acts like a normal truck would. then if my truck is off for more that a couple of hours it goes back to it acting up.

You'll need a proper diagnosis, which will no doubt include testing fuel pressure/volume, along with looking at the data stream on a scan tool.

In particular, I'd want to know whether the problems are in open-loop or closed-loop operation (or both); short- and long-term fuel trim, and what transmission gears are being commanded.

Is the trans fluid level correct? How long since the trans filter was changed?

How long since the spark plugs, plug wires, distributor cap and rotor, etc. were inspected/replaced?

Any chance the catalytic converter is getting plugged?

[strmn94]

there is a fuel pump relay under the hood on the firewall.