Popular Mechanics Addresses Gas Pedal Issue

[azcowboy]

Good article from PM. I trust what this author has to say a lot more than I do some of the "talking heads" I've seen on T.V. And Congress? Forget it.

I posted this on the TTORA forum as well, because I also own a Tacoma.

Basically, this guy says "no way" to the people claiming that they are sitting at a red light, foot on brake, and the vehicle suddenly takes off on it's own.

Enjoy:

Toyota Sudden Unintended Acceleration - Pedal and Electronics - Popular Mechanics

 

[Jed]

It is refreshing to see that there are intelligent journalists out there who understand the necessity to get all the facts instead of jumping on the media bandwagon.

This article should be a "must read" for all of the anti-Toyota crowd and some of the people on this forum as well. I love that the author even went into Hall effect sensors and took the time to explain how they work.

 

[SkylineGTRracer]

It is refreshing to see that there are intelligent journalists out there who understand the necessity to get all the facts instead of jumping on the media bandwagon.

This article should be a "must read" for all of the anti-Toyota crowd and some of the people on this forum as well. I love that the author even went into Hall effect sensors and took the time to explain how they work.

:iagree: this was a good read during class as it couldn't get more boring.

 

[RPC]

Great article, thanks for putting this up!

 

[riverider]

Correct me if I am wrong, I don't think our 4th Gen Four runners use this Electronic throttle system. Ours use the old cable to throttle air control.

 

[Jed]

Correct me if I am wrong, I don't think our 4th Gen Four runners use this Electronic throttle system. Ours use the old cable to throttle air control.

No throttle cables in the 4th gen 4Runner....it's all electronics.

 

[riverider]

No throttle cables in the 4th gen 4Runner....it's all electronics.

Thanks for this Info.

 

[alaskaman]

Devil's advocate here the Audi issue was not drivers forgetting which pedal they pushed. Unbelievable.

Numerous people died and Audi remains one of the most corrupt corps on the planet allowed people to suffer in vain.

Appreciate the post but the issue on the acceleration is not resolved with any fix so far done by Toyota. Hopefully the truth comes out soon and they can repair this issue.

Audi. Enjoy your handicap now. those guys are going straight to hell in my book.:flamethrwoer2:

 

[Jed]

Devil's advocate here the Audi issue was not drivers forgetting which pedal they pushed. Unbelievable.

Numerous people died and Audi remains one of the most corrupt corps on the planet allowed people to suffer in vain.

Appreciate the post but the issue on the acceleration is not resolved with any fix so far done by Toyota. Hopefully the truth comes out soon and they can repair this issue.

Audi. Enjoy your handicap now. those guys are going straight to hell in my book.:flamethrwoer2:

There was a HUGE investigation on the Audi unintended acceleration problems. If I remember correctly, EVERY single car that was supposedly involved in unintended acceleration was torn apart and examined by investigators hired by the U.S. government. What I know for a fact is that not a single flaw was ever found with any of those cars that could any way relate to any type of unintended acceleration.

So how could it happen? Well, I remember reading a story about how this lady swore up and down she was absolutely standing on her Audi's brake pedal, but the car just kept going faster and faster. Now think about that a moment...sounds like she was stepping on the gas pedal, doesn't it? I believe the majority of Audi drivers who crashed and claimed unintended acceleration mixed up the right and left pedals. It happens...people make mistakes. That was the conclusion to the investigation as well. So Audi is not the evil empire here...they were a completely innocent victim of a blood-thirsty media and personal injury lawyers that were out to make a quick buck. You should really research this...I think you'll change your mind when you learn all the facts. There's a ton of info available if you just look for it.

 

[alaskaman]

Acceleration Incidents Cited on Repaired Toyotas - NYTimes.com

Unverified reports.

 

[alaskaman]

JED

Time to wake up from that soft and comfortable delusion you suffer from.

Sudden Unintended Acceleration |

 

[alaskaman]

700 accidents 270 injuries 5 deaths

Read on son.....

IDEAS and TRENDS - IDEAS and TRENDS - AUDI AGREES TO A RECORD RECALL - NYTimes.com

 

[Jed]

JED

Time to wake up from that soft and comfortable delusion you suffer from.

Sudden Unintended Acceleration |

Did you even read the article in your own link? Where does it say Audi was at fault or that anyone ever found anything that caused unintended acceleration in their vehicles?

BTW, you should really do your own research on the subject. I can find and post a bunch of articles/studies/news stories that are in support of Audi. But I won't, because that would be pointless. You can believe whatever you want and I'm sure you will, so why point out the obvious?

BTW, it is impossible to prove something didn't happen. The best that anyone can do is prove that something DID happen. So for that reason, the burden of proof is not on Audi because it is impossible for them to prove that it didn't happen. Yet somehow nobody ever managed to prove that it did happen. What really happened was driver error, not unintended acceleration. Everyone tried to prove it, but nobody ever did. Not once.

 

[sheik]

I can use Google too.

I read the links before I post them, though.

 

[alaskaman]

Don't confuse the official version with the fact that hundreds of people were hurt and many died. All of those were driver error according to the "official report". Don't be a tool Jed. think for yourself.

It will be interesting to see if Toyota can buy its' way out of this as Audi did.

Let me know when you are ready for more schoolin'.

 

[Jed]

Read on son.....

IDEAS and TRENDS - IDEAS and TRENDS - AUDI AGREES TO A RECORD RECALL - NYTimes.com

Hahahahhahaha...that's the silliest thing ever. Think about it for just a moment. Audi is under fire because of a media blitz. Bad PR all over the media. They know nothing is wrong with their vehicles. So what can they possibly do? Yes, that's right....they decide develop a way to protect dumb drivers from themselves. BTW, the brake/shift interlock became standard issue on ALL cars sold in the U.S., not just Audi. Ever wonder why? Think about it.

Audi did the right thing and that decision in no way meant they were admitting guilt. They were just coming up with a way to protect the morons from themselves.

 

[alaskaman]

I can use Google too.

I read the links before I post them, though.

Well then you may want to read them. Did you grow up during the period of time this was occurring and people were being shredded by these cars and Audi's public relations?:flipoff:

 

[alaskaman]

Amazing that a regular guy can be turned into a freak calling people who lost their lives "morons". Sad.

I'm out. why waste my time. keep looking for those WMD's boy.

 

[Jed]

Don't confuse the official version with the fact that hundreds of people were hurt and many died. All of those were driver error according to the "official report". Don't be a tool Jed. think for yourself.

It will be interesting to see if Toyota can buy its' way out of this as Audi did.

Let me know when you are ready for more schoolin'.

You haven't schooled anyone. I don't even think you're capable of teaching anyone anything with your propaganda. The whole world knows that Audi vehicles were not defective or at fault in any way. It's accepted pretty much universally and the issue was put to bed. Audi didn't buy their way out of anything.

Did you own an 80's vintage Audi and crash it through your garage door? That must be it because those are the only people who still think Audi was guilty.

 

[Jed]

Amazing that a regular guy can be turned into a freak calling people who lost their lives "morons". Sad.

I'm out. why waste my time. keep looking for those WMD's boy.

Sorry, I call it the way I see it. Morons exist in the world. And they tend to do dumb things (hence the "moron" label). If they kill themselves because of their own actions, don't get mad at me...it's not my fault.