My engine shuts off while driving why?

TIM SHAWN

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2013 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
135,000 MILES

Put in a new battery but now the engine shuts off when I am driving for about 15 minutes.

Sunday, January 19th, 2020 AT 6:18 PM

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SCGRANTURISMO

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Hello,

This sounds like the crankshaft angle sensor or the fuel pump has gone out, when you turn the key to the on position without cranking the engine over can you hear the fuel pump run in the tank for 5 seconds?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-cranks-but-wont-start

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls

Please run down this guide and report back.

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros

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Sunday, January 19th, 2020 AT 7:29 PM

TIM SHAWN

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I had to get a new crankshaft sensor, fixed it.

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Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 AT 6:36 PM

IRA421

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1994 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
1.6L
4 CYL
2WD
140,000 MILES

I have a good battery, alternator, and starter. Can push the car off and get it started or jump start but loses power or stalls out while driving.

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Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 AT 6:38 PM (Merged)

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Hi:
When you say it loses power, are you referring to electrical issues (you mentioned jump starting it) or does the engine lose power and just stall?

Also, is the check engine light staying on when the engine is running? If so, have you checked for diagnostic trouble codes? This vehicle has an OBD1 system which doesn't require a scanner to get codes. Here is a link that explains how to retrieve them.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/suzuki-code-retrieval-and-definitions-1986-1995

Let me know.

Joe

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Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 AT 6:38 PM (Merged)

CJMARQUEZ720

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1992 SUZUKI SIDEKICK
125,800 MILES

92 suzuki sidekick jx starts but dies from lack of fuel what would cause ecm to cut fuel to injector could it be a short or what? I have replaced fuel injector, fuel pump, fuel pressure regulator, fuel filter guel pump relay and main relay all new parts I think isome thing is telling the ECM to cut fuel but dont know what hoping you could send me on right path thank you in advance

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Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 AT 6:38 PM (Merged)

JACOBANDNICKOLAS

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Is the power getting cut to the fuel pump? If so, check to make sure there are no issues with a factor or aftermarket security system. Also, check to see if the vehicle will continue running if you run a power supply to the fuel pump.

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Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 AT 6:38 PM (Merged)

BRADDAH3030

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1991 SUZUKI SIDEKICK

1991 Suzuki Sidekick 4 cyl Four Wheel Drive Automatic

i started up my suzuki sidekick and started driving, all of a sudden it just dies out. I try re starting it and it turns over but doesnt start. It is not sending spark thru the coil or ignition, and is not pumping gas. All the lights on the dash works as well as the radio. Could you please help me with this problem?

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Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 AT 6:38 PM (Merged)

DAVE H

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Ignition Signal (Sidekick & Swift)
Ignition signal is sent to ECM terminal A1 (terminal A12 on Swift DOHC or B2 on Swift SOHC) from ignition coil. On Sidekick and Swift SOHC, ECM detects engine speed through this signal and uses it to control various actuators. On Swift DOHC, ECM uses this signal to detect if ignition spark is emitted and stops injector operation when signal is not received.