There was one case where the driver shifted into neutral and removed the keys (I'm assuming that he had to turn the key to the off position to get the key out.) and the vehicle still kept going.
A vast majority of vehicles made today don't even have throttle cables. Only throttle position sensors. That totally takes away the physical link from your foot and the car moving. Most of these problems, possibly including this one, probably have nothing to do with cruise control.
Another point, that I didn't even think about until your post, is that I'd bet alot of cars don't have an actual shift cable either. There are probably more sensors and actuators involved there as well. I'll have to do a little research.
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On my drive out to Oklahoma I just put brick on the throttle and kick it out of the way when the traffic go too heavy. Much more reliable than electronics
My first car was a 68' Cougar. It had a sticky accelerator (can be fun while you're trying to get up and go, can also be a pain in the neck in town..) I learned to have quick reflexes and sick my toe UNDER it, pulling the accelerator back to a neutral position. That wouldn't work on the newer cars.
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ow, Debbie, scary article. Thanks, it wsa interesting reading. (I think I'll walk home from work in the morning..........)
I read the article then emailed the dealership from whom I purchased the Jeep. I'm curious what they might say. (I don't plan on sueing anybody, I just want to prevent this from happening to someone that may not be as lucky as I was. Although, I forgot to mention that to them...lol)
I managed to make it to work tonight without white knuckling the steering wheel like I did last night. I hope driving becomes fun again soo. I have noticed that I was consistantly under the speed limit since that happened.
eta: good idea, Dennis. I will just do that - cheaper than fixing crusie control. And, I will always have a brick to throw at some moron driver.
And, I will always have a brick to throw at some moron driver.
You mean that person that isn't using their cruise control on the highway. You pass them, they pass you, you pass them again, they pass you again...... Just giving you a hard time.
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Just giving you a hard time.
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