Subject: Why not put the sucker in neutral... Author: tigerdog : member since May, 2009 : 304 posts Posted on: 2010-03-11 13:34:55

and let the engine blow itself up if it has to. at least you could stop the car. I also have to believe software is somehow involved, especially the Prius, where real-time software controls so much of the vehicle operation. It's really hard to believe separate mechanical issues had not been caught during development.

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• Hey, I got a brainstorm Issue to ask all you guys (and gals) about Toyota prblm - mermar 2010-03-11 09:31:50 (150 views)
  • Major computer problem - forget about the pedal.... - _wolf 2010-03-13 01:29:03 (37 views)
  • Re: Hey, I got a brainstorm Issue to ask all you guys (and gals) about Toyota prblm - MiB 2010-03-11 21:40:32 (52 views)
  • Why not put the sucker in neutral... - tigerdog 2010-03-11 13:34:55 (43 views)
    • Modern transmission won't let you put in gear that will cause damage - davidf 2010-03-11 16:05:46 (36 views)
    • Re: Why not put the sucker in neutral... - Bill Ranks 2010-03-11 15:00:30 (102 views)
  • BMW Pedal Problems - farnarkler 2010-03-11 13:10:25 (77 views)
    • I have heard off an instance where engine shroud insulation jammed the linkage (nt) - davidf 2010-03-11 15:38:13 (41 views)
    • Everytime I drive, my wife states that I'm the Pedal Problem. (nt) - mermar 2010-03-11 14:04:58 (34 views)
  • Here's a link to Toyota's electronic throttle control webinar. Sounds like (url) - Wiggi 2010-03-11 12:37:01 (62 views)
  • OMG....a major corporation not wanting to discover the problem? No way? - Lawguy 2010-03-11 10:19:46 (76 views)
    • All speculation. Many things can be the root cause... - davidf 2010-03-11 11:38:53 (56 views)
  • From the time they said it was the floor mats - slsproducts 2010-03-11 10:19:08 (60 views)
    • I had 3 rental cars this week - Toyota sedans - floor mats removed - duke550is 2010-03-11 15:45:04 (37 views)
    • If it were a spring would they not find it more cost effective to replace those - Shled℠ 2010-03-11 11:36:21 (59 views)
  • I thought of the same problem as well....if it has anything to do with the - kingdom7 2010-03-11 09:37:02 (54 views)