Engine cuts out

Tiny
CAMERON MARTIN
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  • 1999 HOLDEN CALAIS
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • RWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 310,300 MILES
While driving it stops running for about five or ten minutes.
I have noticed the tachometer needle is moving up and down while at idle.
When driving on the freeway doing 100km it has a cough every so often like it has a miss fire, and once it would ot change up to top gear after using cruise control. I pulled over and restarted it and then it would change up.

It has a supercharger not a turbo charger.
Monday, April 25th, 2016 AT 10:28 PM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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I would first scan it for codes and check fuel pressure with a gauge if you don't have one go to an auto part store because they will rent you.

Please visit these pages

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-fuel-system-pressure-and-regulator

Please let us know what you find
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Tuesday, April 26th, 2016 AT 6:03 AM

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