Loss of Half Power? Car turned off and on and problem gone.

Tiny
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  • 2006 HOLDEN APOLLO
  • 40,000 MILES
This has happened twice now about 2 months apart. Sitting at lights in neutral, take off in first giving full accelerator and slowly takes off, get to 5th gear after a long 5 mins of slowly accelerating with maximum throttle, with a maximum speed of 80kmph, will not go faster. Does not over rev or stutter, its simply got minimum power and a slight burning smell. After pulling car over and turning off, then straight back on again, full power is returned. Clutch or electrical im not sure?
Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 AT 10:30 AM

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Tiny
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Sorry, holden rodeo not apollo.
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Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 AT 10:31 AM
Tiny
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Probable clogged catalytic converter.
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Wednesday, March 28th, 2012 AT 7:07 PM

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