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

2006 HOLDEN APOLLO
40,000 MILES
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SWEENZ
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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?
Mar 28, 2012 at 10:30 AM
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SWEENZ
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Sorry, holden rodeo not apollo.
Mar 28, 2012 at 10:31 AM
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RIVERMIKERAT
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Probable clogged catalytic converter.
Mar 28, 2012 at 7:07 PM
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