2000 Suzuki Baleno (SY418) — Repair Solution

1.8L J18A 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol · Check Engine Light / MIL - On · Engine

Suzuki Baleno (SY418) Check Engine Light / MIL - On Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Suzuki
Model: Baleno (SY418)
Year: 2000
Engine: 1.8L J18A 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Check Engine Light / MIL - On

Customer Complaint

Intermittent Engine Check light comes on .
Vehicle did not stop but almost stalled on a few occasions.

Problem Summary

After about 45 minutes the vehicle started to sound a bit strange and felt as if it was going to stall, had to keep the accelerator pedal moving at lights. After about 3 minutes the ECM light came up on dash and then after about 5 minutes it went out.
After that it ran OK until the next time it was driven for about an hour and the ECM light came back on.

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Quick Facts

CodeSUZBA00116
Vehicle2000 Suzuki Baleno (SY418)
Engine1.8L J18A 4cyl 16v DOHC MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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