Suzuki Liana (2001 - 2007) - 02 GL 1583cc Loss of Power.

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Sun 30 Sep 2007 14:06
02 GL 1583cc Loss of Power. - Lazarou Monkey Terror
Picked up my new car yesterday and the only problem was a stiff boot lock which was sorted with a squirt of WD40. Had a nice long drive last night around the Pennines but on my way home I heard a "clunk" and then my engine wasn't giving the oomf it had before. Getting up hills was a struggle, putting my foot to the floor only got me as fast as 60 on a good incline and when idling the engine judders excessively.

Any ideas what this good be? My amateur deduction suggests maybe a block in the fuel line or something preventing the engine from firing on all cylinders.

Cheers if anyone can help!
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Sun 30 Sep 2007 14:34
02 GL 1583cc Loss of Power. - Screwloose
The symptoms fit with running on only three cylinders. Many possible causes; but "clunks" are never welcome.

Take it back.
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Sun 30 Sep 2007 15:48
02 GL 1583cc Loss of Power. - Lazarou Monkey Terror
Cheers!

Just been up to the shops and back. The journey there had no problems but the journey back the problem arose again so I guess its back to the dealer. Just to put my mind at rest its up to the dealer to sort this out, seeing as its happened the same day I drove it off the lot?
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Sun 30 Sep 2007 16:48
02 GL 1583cc Loss of Power. - Armitage Shanks {p}
www.honestjohn.co.uk/faq/faq.htm?id=43 outlines the way ahead and your rights. You should be OK in the circumstances you describe

I hope it isn't the ex-Top Gear one!
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Sun 30 Sep 2007 18:10
02 GL 1583cc Loss of Power. - Lazarou Monkey Terror
That would explain the Jeremy Clarkson sized dent in the ceiling....
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