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Old 04-20-2009, 12:46 PM   #28
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drive by wire got stuck? i highly doubt it, if this is true we will see a MASSIVE recall on every challenger ever made, the guy panicked, smashed the accelerator and decided to go into a pole instead of in traffic, at least he didnt slam into some people...

throttle stuck my ass..
Why would a DBW throttle not be capable of malfunctioning? It's far more complex than a cable throttle. DBW can malfunction in the computer, a short on the wire going to the actuator, or in the actuator itself.

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I like this post:
IMO, if you see one coming it's already labeled with your options: Dodge or it will Ram you...don't expect it to be able to stop or turn.
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