Throttle by wire
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Amelia, Virginia
Did not intend to single Toyota out. Toyota just has no idea what's causing the problem. They thought it was a floor mat. Then something else. However, I have been looking into it and found stories like this all over.
Now Toyota is looking into a fix that involves an override to apply brakes or something if the trottle by wire system fails. I don't know about you, but on a motorcycle, I wouldn't want my fate decided by a computer system failure and another system trying to apply brakes. just my $0.02.
Now Toyota is looking into a fix that involves an override to apply brakes or something if the trottle by wire system fails. I don't know about you, but on a motorcycle, I wouldn't want my fate decided by a computer system failure and another system trying to apply brakes. just my $0.02.
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Southern Calif
You should like the TBW. You can actually re-set the idle with out ever even getting off the bike. Mine got high after i hit a ditch and dumped it, but was able to get back to normal by turning on the ignition and snapping it back three times.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Phoenix
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.
There are alot of automotive engineers that are saying that Toyota's information is full of crap and that there is a problem with the ECU. One of the biggest being that, with the exception of the Prius, none of the Toyota models have a "brake over-rides gas" configuration. This is a standard item in GM, Chrysler, Honda, Ford, Nissan, and just about everyone else's ECUs.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
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From: SoCal
BTW, your Throttle By Wire is a MANDATORY FEDERAL REQUIREMENT for licensing approval for the manufacturer on your Hog, so you know it's good for you!
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Amelia, Virginia
No... Toyota CLAIMS that is what the problem is.
There are alot of automotive engineers that are saying that Toyota's information is full of crap and that there is a problem with the ECU. One of the biggest being that, with the exception of the Prius, none of the Toyota models have a "brake over-rides gas" configuration. This is a standard item in GM, Chrysler, Honda, Ford, Nissan, and just about everyone else's ECUs.
There are alot of automotive engineers that are saying that Toyota's information is full of crap and that there is a problem with the ECU. One of the biggest being that, with the exception of the Prius, none of the Toyota models have a "brake over-rides gas" configuration. This is a standard item in GM, Chrysler, Honda, Ford, Nissan, and just about everyone else's ECUs.
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Vancouver Island
Do you really think that electric vrs kick starting is in the same league as unintended acceleration or lack of brakes issues? If I can't kick start a bike at least it won't kill me.