1998 Suzuki Esteem Repair Question
Topics covered: Spark, Spark plugs, Egr valve.
Mileage: 140,000 miles.
Mileage: 140,000 miles.
Asked on April 13, 2011
Spark plugs
I have a Suzuki Esteem 1998 that wont start. First, I needed to clean my EGR valve so I did so using carb cleaner. Also I used carb cleaner to clean the intake manifold openings where the EGR valve was connected. Now, the carbon deposits from there have been flushed into the compartment where my spark plugs are. I believe this because every time I change or clean my spark plugs and try to start the car, the car wont start and the spark plugs have black stuff all over them.
Answer
Replied on April 14, 2011
Excessive carbon deposits getting to the vlaves can result in valve leakages and the non starting.
Have the compression tested and see if any are below specs.