Push on gas pedal car goes nowhere, then have to turn off then back on?

ASKANI22

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2014 TOYOTA YARIS
4 CYL
2WD
AUTOMATIC
290,000 MILES

Car drives fine then out of nowhere it's like all the power is lost except power is still on, then when trying to accelerate no rpms or movement except the momentum you previously had. So, I have to pull over and turn car off for 10 -20 seconds, then starts up and drives but is sluggish.

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KEN L

MASTER CERTIFIED MECHANIC
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The car sounds like it is in limp mode, here is a guide to help explain it better:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/reduced-power-limp-mode

This can happen when the throttle body needs to be replaced or serviced, here is a guide to help run the codes:

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

Here is a generic guide to help you step by step with instructions in the diagrams below to show you how on your car:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/throttle-actuator-service

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