Any idea why my car is stalling/losing power?

2003 SUZUKI AERIO
76,000 MILES
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JG87NL
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I recently bought a Suzuki Aerio SX and was aware that it suffers on steeper inclines, but lately it has been stalling on me. It seems to happen after I make a full stop, like at a red light, or when attempting to speed up after applying the break.
The car will just rev up like I'm in neutral and will shudder, before coming to a stop (the engine is still running). It can last just a few seconds up to a full minute or two before it gives me control again.
When traveling up hill, if it doesn't just stall, it will lose speed. Seriously, I can be overtaken by big rigs doing 30...
Any ideas?
Mar 25, 2012 at 7:21 AM
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JG87NL
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Lol! Botched my question title :) Sorry! I'm using a cell phone to search internet.
Mar 25, 2012 at 7:22 AM
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Go to this walk thru link for additional information: https://www.2carpros.com/articles/engine-stalls
Mar 25, 2012 at 10:51 AM
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IBURYEM73
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Mass Air Flow Sensor. Do not buy a cheap aftermarket one, find either a used one or buy a new OEM. This should cure your problem.
Mar 26, 2015 at 5:02 PM