2002 Renault Megane Car switching off in idle and now won't

2002 RENAULT MEGANE
86,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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KAMMI
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Have been having loads of problems with this car recently.
Has been serviced twice recently with change of coils and filters and spark plugs.
In the past two weeks it switched off, twice while idle and once while driving. typically see the revs drop and power goes and just switches off. no warning lights and usually restarts in a few minutes. was getting more frequent. once while driving I noticed the power going and pulled over and popped it into neutral and the revs kept climbing?
Car cut on while driving at 120kmph - slowed with loss of power and had to pull over. unable to start it since. have checked fuel lines and pump and timing belt and all appear okay ?? mechanic is a bit stumped as well any ideas please??
May 6, 2010 at 7:35 AM
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DAVE H
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double check timing belt for missing teeth ... check/replace crankshaft position sensor
May 7, 2010 at 4:14 AM
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