AboutDavid Scott Expertise Questions regarding the advisability of different kinds of modifications to Samurai/Sidekick/Tracker or various kinds of off-road usage. I will not attempt to do more than provide links for questions about other Suzukis such as Vitara, Grand Vitara, etc. I may or may not give generalized advice for newer models, but have no experience regarding newer models, and will not attempt to give more than the most generalized answers for questions regarding vehicles later than '93 manufacture. I will however, if possible, provide a link that will help you contact a professional in your region.
Experience I've been a professional mechanic for over thirty five years, live in the center of the Rocky Mountains, and have been active in exploring the old mining/4wd roads for decades. I've specific experience with Samurai modification, because that's my personal vehicle.
Education/Credentials Thirty five years of advanced, intensive classes for experienced professionals only. Manufacturer seminars and training classes averaging four to six weeks per year. I'm now a professional heavy duty fleet mechanic, and no longer deal with issues such as MIL (check engine) lights
Expert: David Scott Date: 3/9/2008 Subject: cutting out
Question I have a 2000 1.3 swift, always starts first time, but if i start from cold and attempt to go up a steepish hill it cuts out and is difficult to restart.
Answer I don't have any experience with your car. I do have a Geo Metro, which is a Swift body, but it is a throttle body injected 1.0 3cyl.
I suspect that you are experiencing a lean condition (not enough fuel). Next time take a can of aerosol carb cleaner, and spray it into the intake after it stalls. If it starts readily, then the solution is to determine why it's too lean. If it starts harder, then it's too rich. The other problem could be an ignition problem, which is a little more difficult to troubleshoot.
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