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Feb 24, 2010 | 10:59 AM

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Joeb427

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From: SC

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Originally Posted by LexBob2

It almost put them out of business in the U.S. but over time they were able to come back.

In the 80's,Audi was a small player in US sales.
Toyota will comeback a lot faster,IMO.

Feb 24, 2010 | 12:14 PM

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rhudson2

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From: kansas

I believe that loyal toyota owners know the difference between truth and bs. I have owned two and they were the best cars I have ever had. BTW I have owned 30 cars in 30 years and never owned a GM.

Feb 24, 2010 | 04:35 PM

#18

jimmyford1

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From: NC

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Originally Posted by YotaCarFan

The sensors do not wear out; they are electronic. In the gas pedal assembly, there are two (i.e., redundant) Hall Effect ICs. Pressing the pedal moves magnets in the vicinity of the sensors, which varies the sensors' output voltages. The sensors are slightly different, such that one's voltage is offset (a bit higher) than the other's. The ECM (computer) receives the sensor voltages via separate wires. It can tell if one or both of the sensors have failed since failed sensor(s) will result in voltages offset by the wrong amount.

I was asked by an ES350 owner if anyone from Toyota was aware of the proximity of high power lines in any of the vehicles that had sudden acceleration. Something about electromagnetic fields possibly playing a role. He's not concerned, but because of his ele engineering background, asked the question. I have no knowlege in that area...any thoughts?