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1997 suzuki sidekick 1.6 liter runs like 20 minutes then dies. like its not getting gas. wont start till cools down again . any help much appreciated :)

campcreek_ch Oct 22, 2009

ignition light dont come on & yes it stinks.but no smoke. hold throttle to floor then finally starts again.
Ash Trejo Jun 05, 2014

Had same problem when motor heats up. Use a can of Cold Spray and spray igniter/generator under distributor cap. If it starts right up, change the i/g unit. Someone tried to tell me it was the ECM

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Not too cool kick
is check engine light on, at key on and goes out after running?

you forgot to say, does it restart instantly after it dies.
and does it stink of raw gas after or make black smoke.?

when it dies, can you keep it going with a fast right foot>
if it dont start , right after did you try the secret
unflood mode (wide open throttle)

if car wont start , try test fuel
best is instant start in a can (spray)

key test here is car flooding or is it starving for fuel.
those are the top Suzuki tricks.

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