164 Stumbling

[Kevin.FILLIP@xxxxxx]

     Had a recent occurrence with my '91 164B (automatic tranny) that I'm 
     curious about. While driving around and after stopping briefly at a 
     traffic signal, the engine failed to respond when I stepped on the 
     gas. The engine continued to idle fine and did not stop, but stepping 
     on the accelerator only made the car stagger forward a little bit. I 
     was able to coast into a parking lot where I opened the hood while 
     leaving the engine running and the transmission in "Park". I could see 
     no obvious signs of loose connections or other mechanical 
     malfunctions, the engine continued to run fine and no warning lights 
     appeared on the dash. After closing the hood and putting the car back 
     in gear, the car suddenly began to run fine with no problem. I even 
     parked, turned off the engine then restarted the car once or twice to 
     make sure everything was all right. Again, each time I restarted the 
     car it ran and drove fine. I am obviously baffled and a little 
     concerned by this incident and am wondering if anyone has experienced 
     similar symptoms or might have an idea about the cause of this little 
     snafu. This is the first time this has ever happened and the car has 
     always run flawlessly for me.
     
     Kevin Fillip
     Stumped in Dallas, TX
     
     '91 164
     '91 Spider Veloce
     '88 Milano Plat.

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