Throttle by wire
Cruiser
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From: Johns Creek, GA
Exactly! and let's hope he didn't have a bad day or that there's a little too much humidity in the air! Be safe!
Road Captain
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From: Amelia, Virginia
Toyota's problem was the actual pedal assembly sticking some, not anything to do with computer or throttle by wire. The fix was to check pedal and install the proper shims to ensure free movement. BTW, Toyota isn't the only one using throttle by wire...most all are using it now.
Cruiser
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From: Johns Creek, GA
Toyota's problem was the actual pedal assembly sticking some, not anything to do with computer or throttle by wire. The fix was to check pedal and install the proper shims to ensure free movement. BTW, Toyota isn't the only one using throttle by wire...most all are using it now.
Toyota first installed electronic throttles in 2002 model year Lexus ES and Camry sedans. Total complaints of sudden acceleration for the Lexus and Camry in the 2002-04 model years averaged 132 a year. That's up from an average of 26 annually for the 1999-2001 models, the Times review found.
Cruiser
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From: Johns Creek, GA
Here's a good video that discusses how the Toyota system works.
http://www.toyota.com/recall/videos/...lecontrol.html
http://www.toyota.com/recall/videos/...lecontrol.html
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The difference with Toyota and Harley is that Harley still has a manual clutch and my non abs has manual brakes. If for some reason my tbw takes off, I can pull my clutch and apply brakes, and come to a stop.