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Old 11-04-2009, 02:08 PM   #13
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Originally Posted by Supermans View Post
If the Prius's electronic system is causing the problem, remember that neutral is controlled by the same electronic system...That is why hitting the brake would not work either.. Also I don't think the key can be turned without placing the car in park as well.. SOmething to think about when the car suddenly starts to hit 90-120 uncontrollably.
Well neutral would prevent any further increase in MPH. You'd still rev it up like crazy, which would most likely blow the engine. It seems the computer can differentiate between gears, it just doesn't know how much throttle is too much.
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