I have a a clogged catalytic converter do the same on several other cars. When cruising down the highway usually on a bridge or in a tunnel the car would just die. After a brief cool down it would drive normal. My 2 cents Pat in SC near Charlotte NC
I experienced mystery engine cutouts one-or was it two?-summers ago, never found the problem. I am embarking on a similar trip on Wed a.m. and would like to see if carrying spare coil or hall sender might help isolate problem. Are these things available from a generic FLAPS? |
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