Bad plugs or plug wires. Blown head gasket or burnt valve. A compression test will eliminate burnt valve or blown gasket.
Trouble code P0302 means:Cylinder 2 misfire detected
If the distributor cap, rotor, ignition wires and spark plugs check okay then I would suspect a faulty fuel injector.
An S10 is the same as a Chevy S10.
A random misfire on a 1996 Chevy S10 can be caused by several factors, including faulty spark plugs or ignition coils, which can lead to inadequate spark. Additionally, issues with the fuel system, such as a clogged fuel filter or failing fuel pump, can disrupt fuel delivery. Vacuum leaks or a malfunctioning mass airflow sensor may also contribute to erratic engine performance. Finally, problems with the engine's compression due to worn piston rings or valves can lead to misfires.
Circuit overload?Dead short to ground?
Burned or worn out synchronizers
First thing to do is replace all the spark plugs. If that does not help, replace the plug wires. If that does not help, run a compression test.
The Chevy s10 was introduced in 1982.
One of the gauges or wiring has shorted to ground.
Yes
it is because it is running on 5 cylenders or 3 cylinders depending on the motor
Need to replace the ingnetion module in the distributor.