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Just happened a few hours ago. I turned right into Burwood hwy from Springvale Rd. I put my foot down on the gas slightly to climb the hill and felt no power from it. Tried again and same result. I started making my way to the left lane as I knew something was wrong. Kept trying to get some power but nothing.

Eventually it stuttered and came to a complete stop where the engine died.

I noticed the orange hicas light was on after my engine died. Probably normal but never noticed it before if it is.

I waited a few seconds then tried to start the car and everything seemed back to normal. I took it very easy all the way home as I didnt want to be stranded anywhere.

I know it could probably be one of a million things but any ideas what it could be?

any advice on what I should do would be much appreciated.

Thanks

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did it rev but with no power? thats usually a sign of a fuel supply problem ...

its exactly what happened to me on saturday ... but mine didn't start again ... still havent figured out why my pump isn't working

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Almost Full tank.

Fuel Filter .. I don't remember it ever being changed. I just take it to my mechanic and he does his magic but it has been a while since the last service. I've been waiting for Ben @ RacePace for bout 8-9 weeks now.

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My car had the same probably, though it didnt stall, but felt like it was going too... and i changed the fuel filter and its improved, though i think my spark plugs need chaning too. Havent really been able to see if its totally fixed the problem because after it happened i blew a diff so the cars been off the road since.

Try the fuel filter, takes about 10minutes to remove, 10minutes to install and you can pick up one for $10-$15 at repco.

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