Edmunds.com | Inside Line | Auto Observer Your Account | Help | Directory
You are here:
![[F]](http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/townhall/webxicons/site.gif){kind=small}
Forums
Automotive News & Views Toyota in decline in 2009?
3714 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 6:24 PM
You are in the Automotive News & Views Forum. Your Hosts are steve_ & claires
|
|
|---|---|
|
Replying to: british_rover (Nov 07, 2009 10:28 am) |
|
|
|
|
Replying to: explorerx4 (Nov 07, 2009 5:10 pm) There might be a time though when the engine is running wild after an accident, and is pumping fuel through a broken fuel line etc even though vehicle motion is stopped. The obvious solution anytime you are involved in an accident is to shut off the engine immediately and that can be done only by directly opening the ignition circuit in gasoline internal combustion engines. If it is diesel then shut off fuel. I still can't get hung up on the floor mats as being the root cause of these accidents. I've had cars for years that had floor mats that moved around sufficiently to sometimes get in the way of full brake and throttle action. I ended up securing them to the floor using velcro or cable ties to a floor post and that was the end of the problem. In the end I knew I could always shut down the engine by turning off the key. I used that the one time that the mat caused the accelerator pedal to become stuck in my driveway.
|
|
|
Replying to: explorerx4 (Nov 07, 2009 2:52 pm)
|
|
|
|
|
Replying to: surrfurtom (Nov 07, 2009 5:46 pm) it would help you make more informed posts. also, have you ever heard of an inertia switch? these have been around at least since the early 80's when fuel injection became mainstream. shutting off the engine cuts off the power assist to the steering and brakes. smart pedal retains them. i like that better. |
|
|
Replying to: surrfurtom (Nov 07, 2009 4:49 pm) At 80 mph the engine slows to idle and the vehicle slows down. |
|
|
|
|
Replying to: kdhspyder (Nov 07, 2009 6:17 pm) |
|
|
Replying to: surrfurtom (Nov 07, 2009 5:46 pm) As has been noted, this is generally not true for today's cars. Many will shut down the fuel pump, turn on the hazard flashers and interior dome light, and unlock the doors. Some, such as GM cars with OnStar, will automatically call 911 if the impact is severe enough. |
|
|
Replying to: 210delray (Nov 06, 2009 7:09 pm) |
|
|
Replying to: gagrice (Nov 06, 2009 8:11 pm)
|
|
|
Replying to: kdhspyder (Nov 07, 2009 7:18 am) 
|
|
You are here:
Forums
Automotive News & Views Toyota in decline in 2009?
New? Join Now!
Forum Tools
Search Forums
Browse by Vehicle
Browse by Board
Browse by Topic
Today's Chats
