# HELP! '88 Chevy S10 with problem starting **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** starting, starters\ **Created:** [September 6, 2007, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-88-chevy-s10-with-problem-starting/4256 "2007-09-06T23:51:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CCMiller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/a8b319/32.png) [@CCMiller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CCMiller)\ **Post date:** [September 6, 2007, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-88-chevy-s10-with-problem-starting/4256/1 "2007-09-06T23:51:19Z")
I just got a 1988 Chevy S10 pickup. It takes a few tries to start it up when the engine is cold, but it starts eventually; however, if it has been driven recently - even a short distance - it will not start at all. I have confounded one mechanic so far, who has replaced the fuel pump and computer, and tried “everything.” Does anyone out there have a quirky old Chevy truck that can enlighten me as to what might be the problem? ---
**Author:** ![bjustusa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/dec6dc/32.png) [@bjustusa](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bjustusa)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2008, 8:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-88-chevy-s10-with-problem-starting/4256/2 "2008-07-20T08:42:30Z")
have you tried replacing the relay and have you checked voltage at fuel pump? ---
**Author:** ![hellokit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/6a8cbe/32.png) [@hellokit](https://community.cartalk.com/u/hellokit)\ **Post date:** [July 20, 2008, 10:59am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/help-88-chevy-s10-with-problem-starting/4256/3 "2008-07-20T10:59:36Z")
What makes you think that it is a fuel problem? Have you sprayed Starter Fluid (ether) into the air intake and tried to start it? Results? Have you check for spark?