ops3
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Message Posted: Mar 18, 2010 12:31:15 AM
Let's see now; if you make up your own test, can you pass it?
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SBlouch
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Message Posted: Mar 17, 2010 10:42:50 PM
How did GM create the sudden acceleration problem in the smaller SUV's? Do all auto companies use the same type of computerized brake system and if so why can't Toyota find the flaw?
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52MPG
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Message Posted: Mar 17, 2010 10:31:06 PM
Toyota needs to take note.
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Italianman
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Message Posted: Mar 17, 2010 10:07:24 PM
Is this supposed to be current news? Feb 2? Come on!!!!!!!
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MyVue08
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Message Posted: Mar 17, 2010 9:57:39 PM
THIS ARTICLE IS FROM FEBRUARY 2ND!!
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Sneakers55
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Message Posted: Mar 17, 2010 8:31:06 PM
ILANGE9 wrote:
>How did they recreate sudden acceleration when Toyota still hasn't
>identified the cause?
The simplest way is to hit the gas.
The Toyota ECU can also be hacked by shorting pins together but Toyota says that's not a credible failure.
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Sneakers55
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Message Posted: Mar 17, 2010 8:26:25 PM
baddog58 wrote:
>That's good but now test on a heavier vehicle. Is there a reason they
>selected a small SUV?
Well, the Pontiac Vibe is a reskinned Toyota Matrix with at least 99.9% Toyota parts put together in a plant (soon to be closed) jointly owned by Toyota and GM.
Most if not all of the other GM vehicles were designed by GM divisions. Mostly Opel (GM Europe) for FWD cars, Holden (GM Australia) for RWD cars, or GM North America for trucks.
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cruisingtx
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Message Posted: Mar 17, 2010 8:25:26 PM
Test 123, Test 123, Test 123,
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Sneakers55
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Message Posted: Mar 17, 2010 8:16:43 PM
Interesting that GM got no uncommanded acceleration reports on the Vibe until after Toyota recalled their version.
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baddog58
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Message Posted: Mar 17, 2010 8:15:05 PM
That's good but now test on a heavier vehicle. Is there a reason they selected a small SUV?
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ILANGE9
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Message Posted: Mar 17, 2010 6:52:10 PM
Wow, our government owned auto maker has the answer to a competitor's problem. Life sure is strange.
How did they recreate sudden acceleration when Toyota still hasn't identified the cause?
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