Unintended Acceleration Remedy Question
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Unintended Acceleration Remedy Question
I want to think this through in my mind so that I remain as calm as possible in the remote chance that this should it happen (and then I would like to forget about this).
Is the correct order of response:
1. Press down hard on the break (do not pump)
2. Attempt to put the car in neutral
3. If that doesn't work - apply emergency break (I don't read much about this option)
4. Turn off ignition by holding down button for three seconds - do not tap (will cut off power steering - how long will this take to shut down car?)
Thank you.
Is the correct order of response:
1. Press down hard on the break (do not pump)
2. Attempt to put the car in neutral
3. If that doesn't work - apply emergency break (I don't read much about this option)
4. Turn off ignition by holding down button for three seconds - do not tap (will cut off power steering - how long will this take to shut down car?)
Thank you.
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I really don't think applying the parking brake would have too much effect. The front wheels are the drive wheels and the parking brake applies force to brake shoes on the inside of the rear rotors. It might slow you down slightly but it won't stop the vehicle.
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Fontaine,
Get your dealer to implement the ECU reprograming. I did and here are the results see this post.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/5257673-post25.html
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Get your dealer to implement the ECU reprograming. I did and here are the results see this post.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/5257673-post25.html
JerryF
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I am turning my 2007 Lexus in at the end of the month for a new one, and I will confirm that the ECU in the new car has the updated programming; it definitely makes me feel better knowing that it worked to slow your car. I can just imagine testing it going down Broadway in Manhattan! (That's the scary part for me - driving in and around NYC there isn't room to pull into an empty lane while you put your speeding car into neutral and try the other tricks.)
My many thanks.
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Had the ECU flash done to my '08 ES 3 weeks ago. Works like a charm. They should have had this done from the factory like the Germans do. Would have never given the pansie media a chance....
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I want to think this through in my mind so that I remain as calm as possible in the remote chance that this should it happen (and then I would like to forget about this).
Is the correct order of response:
1. Press down hard on the break (do not pump)
2. Attempt to put the car in neutral
3. If that doesn't work - apply emergency break (I don't read much about this option)
4. Turn off ignition by holding down button for three seconds - do not tap (will cut off power steering - how long will this take to shut down car?)
Is the correct order of response:
1. Press down hard on the break (do not pump)
2. Attempt to put the car in neutral
3. If that doesn't work - apply emergency break (I don't read much about this option)
4. Turn off ignition by holding down button for three seconds - do not tap (will cut off power steering - how long will this take to shut down car?)
Yes, you're checklist looks okay to me. The engine cuts off in about three seconds when you hold the ignition button down. You can try it yourself. Just drive slowly in an empty parking lot and shut off the engine. The engine stops, the steering and brake assist stop, but you can still steer and brake without difficulty. You'll need to take the car out of drive to restart the engine.
I agree with Split that this isn't something you'll probably ever need. But being prepared is never a bad thing.
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