2009 Toyota Rav4 Loss of acceleration

2009 TOYOTA RAV4
60,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • MANUAL
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TGR07
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When driving at 100-80 km/h the vehicle looses acceleration. You can be cruising along & then you loose all acceleration & have to stop. Even if you try to accelerate nothing happens. If you turn the vehicle off for 5 minutes then restart you can drive for a while before the same thing happens. It does not matter if you are on the flat, going up hill or going down hill. I live in a remote area & would like to know if you can tell me what the problem is.
Thank you for your time.
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Ann
Jul 6, 2015 at 8:23 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Ann:
Has the check engine light come on? Have you checked fuel pump pressure or has the fuel filter ever been replaced?
Jul 6, 2015 at 8:40 PM
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TGR07
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The check engine light has not come on & the fuel filter has never been replaced, according to Toyota it's not due to be replaced until 80,000km service & I have only done 60,000km. Haven't looked at fuel pump pressure yet. Just wanted an idea of what it could be.
Jul 6, 2015 at 8:50 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Based on your description, it sounds like it is starved for fuel. That is where I would start.
Jul 6, 2015 at 9:07 PM
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TGR07
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Thanks for your help.
Jul 6, 2015 at 9:41 PM
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Glad to help. Let me know what you find.
Jul 7, 2015 at 7:18 PM