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2001 suzuki: I can start it, but wont idle, its been in storage

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I have a 2001 suzuki marauder, I can start it, but won't idle, it's been in storage for 5 years

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2001 Suzuki marauder GS

Already Tried:
drained tank, new fuel,added sea foam fuel treatment, drained carburators. It will start, but will not idle, as soon as you let up on throttle it dies. It rides smooth and accelerates with no hesitation, backfires slightly when cold and fully choked.

Submitted: 1662 days and 12 hours ago.

Category: Car

Value: $9

Status: CLOSED

Expert: Fuhrmeister replied 1662 days and 12 hours ago.

Hello,

Have you put new gas in it?

Thanks,

Fuhrmeister

Customer replied 1662 days and 12 hours ago.

yes read my alreay tried

Accepted Answer

Expert: Fuhrmeister replied 1662 days ago.

Hello,

Below I have included a troubleshooting guide for a car that will start but not idle. Its in order from most common to least common. Sorry the pics don't come through on this website. Don't pay attention to#'s(4,7,8,12) as you car doesn't have these parts. Hope this helps.

Thanks,

Fuhrmeister

1	Inspect	Fuel Filter	Clogged or dirty fuel filter

2	Inspect	Wireset	Damaged, worn, or deteriorating spark plug or coil wire(s).

3	Inspect	Spark Plug	Fouled, damaged or broken spark plug(s).

4	Inspect	Carburetor Float	Improperly adjusted/saturated or damaged carburetor float.

6	Inspect	Timing Cover Stud Kit - Performance	Improperly adjusted or worn/malfunctioning power valve

7	Inspect	Choke Pulloff	Worn, defective, or faulty choke pulloff(s).

8	Inspect	Choke Thermostat	Stuck or improperly functioning choke thermostat.

9	Inspect	Fuel System Pressure	Incorrect fuel pressure being delivered to carburetor or fuel injection system.

10	Inspect	Idle Air Control Valve	Damaged, loose, or faulty idle air control valve.

11	Inspect	Idle Speed Control Actuator	Damaged, loose, or faulty idle speed actuator.

12	Inspect	Idle Stop Solenoid	Damaged, loose, or faulty idle stop solenoid.

13	Inspect	Mass Air Flow Sensor	Improperly connected or faulty mass air flow sensor.

14	Inspect	Throttle Position Sensor	Faulty throttle position sensor or throttle position sensor circuit.

15	Inspect	Electronic Spark Control Module	Faulty spark advance system or system components.

Expert Type	ASE Certified Technician
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Answered:	10/6/2008

Experience: 10 years experience as a mechanic. Everything except A/C systems.

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