So I’ve had zero issues with my car since I got it (which was only about a month ago), but it just recently started dying just about every time I come to a stop now! I have zero clue why it started doing this all of the sudden, and It always cranks right back up with no issues, but it’s very annoying and mos def shouldn’t be doing this so HELLLLLP!? I got this vehicle to drive working for the Post Office, and I can’t be having it constantly dying on me at every mailbox I stop at… thank you & cheers….
It could be that the idle screw needs to be adjusted, but there is also a solenoid that is on the side of the carb that tends to fail with age. Early signs of failure include stalling, difficulty starting, and popping fuses.
I have been having this problem and thought to replace the fuel filter. it was completely full of nasty black speckles of sediment. Haven't had it die at a stop since.
I also did not spend crazy funny money for a sambar specific fuel filter. I ordered a $9.50 filter off of Amazon made by wix and it is within an ⅛" in all dimensions to the factory one.
Hopefully this doesn't start a war, but mine started having trouble warm starting and I put a tank of supreme unleaded in it and it's run great ever since. Of course check filters and idle screws too, this is just another option.
I tryed running premium for a month, as well as clear 87 octane and clear 91; neither seemed to help me. I have a fuel injected truck so results may be different with the carbed models
The magic bullet was replacing the 32 year old fuel filter. Runs like a champ now. I had an old Honda CRX that was carbureted. it was acting up due to old dried vacuum lines. that would be my first check if I had a carbureted model sambar. You can liberally spray ether around hose fittings and listen for a telltale uptick in idle. Vacuum leaks are common on older clunkers.
