Suzuki Baleno Manual page 1228

Condition
Engine hesitates
(Momentary lack of re- D Spark plug faulty or plug gap as out of
sponse as the acceler-
ator is depressed. Can
occur at all vehicle
speeds. Usually most D Clogged fuel filter, hose or pipe
severe when first try-
ing to make the ve-
hicle move, as from a
stop sign.)
D Malfunctioning EGR valve
Surges
(Engine power varia- D Defective spark plug (excess carbon de-
tion under steady
throttle or cruise.
Feels like the vehicle
speeds up and down
with no change in the D Clogged fuel filter
accelerator pedal.) D Kinky or damaged fuel hose and lines
D Malfunctioning EGR valve
Excessive detona-
tion
(The engine makes
sharp metallic knocks D Faulty spark plug
that change with
throttle opening.
Sounds like pop corn D Clogged fuel filter and fuel lines
popping.)
D Excessive combustion chamber depos-
D Malfunctioning EGR valve
Possible Cause
Ignition system out of order.
adjustment
Fuel system out of order.
Engine overheating
Electronic Fuel Injection system out of
order.
Low compression
Others
Ignition system out of order.
posits, improper gap, and burned elec-
trodes, etc.)
Fuel system out of order.
Electronic Fuel Injection system out of
order.
Others
Engine overheating
Ignition system out of order.
Fuel system out of order.
Electronic Fuel Injection system out of
order.
Others
its
ENGINE (ENGINE WITHOUT WU TWC) 6-21
Referring Item
Spark plugs in Section 6F2.
Diagnostic Flow Chart B-3 in Section 6E3.
Refer to "Overheating" section.
Trouble diagnosis in Section 6E3.
Previously outlined.
EGR system inspection in Section 6E3.
Spark plugs in Section 6F2.
Diagnostic Flow Chart B-3 in Section 6E3.
Diagnostic Flow Chart B-3 in Section 6E3.
Trouble diagnosis in Section 6E3.
EGR system inspection in Section 6E3.
Refer to "Overheating" section.
Spark plugs in Section 6F2.
Diagnostic Flow Chart B-3 in Section 6E3.
Trouble diagnosis in Section 6E3.
Piston and cylinder head cleaning in Sec-
tion 6A3.
EGR system inspection in Section 6E3.