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Car randomly looses all power and will not go above 1200 rpms...then let sit for about 3-5 minuntes and problem is gone...happens 2-3 time per day random times and driving conditions

Submitted: 16 days and 15 hours ago.
Category: Car
Value: $13
Status: CLOSED
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Optional Information

Year: 1996
Make: LandRover
Model: discovery
Engine: 4.0 v8

Already Tried:
Oil Change New muffler (old one had hole). Considering General tune up but i believe it is unrelated.

Accepted Answer

First of all has any one checked fuel pressure(lowered or loss of fuel pressure can be a cause) pos pluging filter(if applyable) or pump/Also the cat converter may be coming apart insire and a large chunk can restrict the flow causing loss of power,then by turning off the vehicle the exhaust pressure is removed and the restriction drops down alowing the exhaust to flow properly again.The by pass in the fuel pump can cause temperary loss of fuel pressure

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Expert: Autotech1
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Answered: 11/5/2009

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30 years of all phases automotive diagnostics and repair

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