theres a dead spot right off idle if i blip the throttle... it drives me crazy.. anyone know how to fix this???     87 samurai  1.3l

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Use to have exactly the same problem about four years ago.

The cause was a defective throttle position sensor.

That TPS is simply a potentiometer linked to the throttle.  It tell the computer how much throttle is applied at any moment.

Mine have a small crack in is resistive band.  So when the cursor reach that exact point, the TPS send a zero-volt message and the computer react by decreasing the amount of fuel.

I simply change the TPS (take about 3 minutes! It's a modular component with simple solderless plugs) and it run just fine now.  A new TPS worth about 150$ but I manage to find a used one for 50$.

I've seen on some other forums than that particular problem is very common in '90s zukis.

Is it carbed? Check acceleratorpump. See if gas squrits out when you push throttle. Check with engine off.