2008 DF 25 V-Twin Dropping cylinder

Y-Landing · #1 (**permalink**) 08-14-2011, 11:04 AM

One of our DF 25's is dropping a cylinder at high rpm. The oil/temp light turns on and then a cylinder immediately drops. After returning to idle for a few seconds,the second cylinder will begin firing again. We have disconnected the oil sensor and ran it and this did not work. We also changed the oil and filter but this did not fix the problem. Any ideas?

aditucker · #2 (**permalink**) 08-15-2011, 10:24 AM

I have the same problem. Bought it 6 weeks ago and after the first drive it occurred. Took it back and they changed the impellor and cleaned out the carby. Still had the problem. Took it back again and they replaced the thermostat. Did it again... I just took it back in today so hopefully they will fix it this time. I'll keep ya posted.

Y-Landing · #3 (**permalink**) 08-17-2011, 11:26 AM

any updates?

aditucker · #4 (**permalink**) 08-22-2011, 04:59 AM

Yeah I got it back. They reckon that they just cleaned it all out and had a good look but couldn't find any issues?? I ran it that afternoon and it seemed fine. It seems like this is an issue Suzuki are keeping under wraps as a manufacturer fault. The amount of people on forums that have this same problem is amazing and no one seems to know how to fix it?? I just hope now it doesn't happen again as I'm sick of taking it back to the dealer.
Hope you can figure yours out. Sorry I couln't narrow it down for you

Y-Landing · #5 (**permalink**) 08-24-2011, 01:10 PM

what did they clean out? Oil, oil sensor, water lines, carb?

aditucker · #6 (**permalink**) 10-02-2011, 06:05 AM

not sure dude. I've been using it now for a couple of months now and its going all good. Fingers crossed...

smitty · #7 (**permalink**) 12-22-2011, 01:38 AM

I have just finished break in on a 2011 Df25+ about 8 additional hours. When able to during break in, I began opening to wot and the same occurs to mine. The engine runs extremely rough at wot and red light comes on, then decelerates to idle as.it.is.supposed.to, then red warning light goes off and idle fine. It does.however have a miss. I'm starting to regret buying suzuki. It is currently in shop for mentioned problems.

Capt. Steve · #8 (**permalink**) 05-22-2012, 09:18 AM

I have a brand new DF25 Vtwin that is doing the same thing, slowing down or dropping a cyl at WOT. Oil is ok, it is pumping water fine, engine does not appear hot. I'm wondering if the engine is over reving at full throttle? I have the 10 1/4 x 10 prop that came on it. I am pushing a 500 to 600 lb. 16ft. flatbottom skiff. Engine is mounted correct hight with no calvatation etc. Engine starts, runs fine and smooth at all speeds except WOT. After a few moments red light comes on engine slows down and after you return to idle it is ready to go. Manual mentions over rev protection with the same symptons. Has anyone tried putting a higher pitch prop etc.? Sure would appreciate any imput as I am starting to wonder if I have messed up with Suzuki. Thanks