What causes poor throttle response in Suzuki Swift during city driving?

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What causes poor throttle response in Suzuki Swift during city driving?

A noticeable lag when pressing the accelerator pedal can affect city performance. What are the common reasons behind this poor throttle response in the Suzuki Swift, and how can drivers improve it?

Gari Specialist asked on 26 Apr 2025 11:39:24 am

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Gari Master - on 26 Apr 2025 11:41:15 am

Throttle lag can make the car feel unresponsive and frustrating in traffic. Here’s why it happens:

Carbon buildup in throttle body: Common in high-mileage cars.

Old o r uncalibrated ECU: May not respond correctly to pedal input.

Weak battery o r grounding issue: Affects sensors and throttle signals.

Dirty MAF Mass Air Flow sensor: Misreads air intake and delays fuel delivery.
Fix: Clean the throttle body and MAF sensor, check battery terminals, and reset o r reprogram ECU if needed.