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Toyotas Suddenly Accelerate; Owners Up In Arms
cyclocommuter writes "Some Toyota owners are up in arms as they suspect that accidents have been caused by some kind of glitch in the electronic computer system used in Toyotas that controls the throttle. Refusing to accept the explanation of Toyota and the federal government (it involves the driver's-side floor mat), hundreds of Toyota owners are in rebellion after a series of accidents caused by what they call 'runaway cars.' Four people have died." The article notes: "The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has done six separate investigations of such acceleration surges in Toyotas since 2003 and found no defect in Toyota's electronics."
"Also, if the cable gets wet, you have a wet cable."
Gee, really? What were you really trying to say?
I don't have any idea what training he received but you claimed he was "highly trained in offensive and defensive driving tactics"
You think that CHP officers are handed a gun, badge, and the keys to their car after they pass the physical? Are you that stupid? Let us see how well you can handle a RWD car with the rear tires bald and over inflated on a special smooth surface circular course that has been made slick by water.
especially if (as claimed by Toyota) it was simply being held down by a floor mat.
Do you see it yet? Work that grey matter a littler harder. Do you want a hint? Maybe he panicked, especially with passengers in the car, or it is more than a floormat issue. The passenger that called 911 from the backseat of this Lexis in question stated that the accerlator was stuck and the brakes failed.
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Ever actually CHECK the oil? You know, raise the hood, pull the dipstick out, wipe it, put it back in, pull it out, and READ IT?
They are called "idiot lights" for a reason. There is just a little light bulb glowing, to let you know that something is wrong. Sometimes, light bulbs don't work. At the other end is a sensor. Sometimes, sensors don't work. Want to be half-ass sure? Demand a GUAGE on your dash. Screw an idiot light. To be really sure, CHECK THE OIL!
People who rely on idiot lights shouldn't be permitted to drive. These are the same people who need an air pressure warning system for their vehicles, because they are to stupid to walk around their vehicle, and CHECK their tires.
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