2000 Suzuki Swift Engine loses the power, revolutions after

2000 SUZUKI SWIFT
90,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KVETO
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After driving in heavy traffic, the car loses the engine power, revolutions cannot keep up and when idling in slow traffic the engine stops completely. It is possible to start it up again, but the car moves with hiccups. When the engine cools off, the engine works as nothing happened before. Twice I had it tested in Suzuki dealership, they couldn't figure out anything wrong with the engine or any other car parts.
This problem is also confirmed by the control light showing "Service Engine Soon" alert. However, after the engine cools off, the control light with alert disappears. Or at least the engine works normally and alert is still on, and disappears later.
Oct 30, 2009 at 5:56 PM
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DAVE H
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check coolant level .. replace thermostat and flush cooling system
May 30, 2010 at 6:00 AM