Runaway Prius Case A Hoax?

nuTinmuch · 03-15-2010, 10:28 AM

YouTube - 2010 Toyota Prius brake problems. Easy fix, amazing documentary

CBRich · 03-15-2010, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by nuTinmuch

YouTube - 2010 Toyota Prius brake problems. Easy fix, amazing documentary

BEST. VIDEO. EVER.

This guy took the time to make a video of what I've been saying for months.

theDreamer · 03-15-2010, 10:30 AM

I am shocked.

elmz · 03-15-2010, 11:57 AM

Yeah this was so ridiculous! Its a freakin Prius, press the brakes you moron, there is not enough torque there to keep the car moving. Or how about the E-brake? or nuetral? or turn the engine off? One of these is bound to work if not all. If the guy really feared for his life one of the these would of happened. Why would you just sit there?! Total BS!

Jeffblue · 03-15-2010, 12:06 PM

"Toyota Prius owner Jim Sikes is in the spotlight after reporting the accelerator pedal of his blue 2008 Toyota Prius got stuck, pushing his car to speeds above 90 miles per hour on Interstate 8 in San Diego County on Monday afternoon."

Priuses can do 90? maybe it wasn't a hoax. maybe this is just a failsafe toyota built into their cars once you are late on too many payments.

JACKPAC · 03-15-2010, 01:53 PM

I heard he went on a rampage at full throttle for 20 minutes! Police found him 1/4 mile down the road.

xiven · 03-15-2010, 02:01 PM

car chase in california...whats new?

370zproject · 03-15-2010, 09:13 PM

well the gas saveing corrolla saved me ..

FuszNissan · 03-16-2010, 01:39 PM

There is a ECU system override when you press brake and gas at the same time the car shuts down. I don't understand how his could be the only Prius ever to have this issue. It doesn't make sense.

elmz · 03-16-2010, 02:52 PM

It definitely smelled like dirty play from the get-go. Now its a matter of proving it...either way I hope he gets what he deserves.

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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 543	There is a ECU system override when you press brake and gas at the same time the car shuts down. I don't understand how his could be the only Prius ever to have this issue. It doesn't make sense. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

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03-15-2010, 11:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	Yeah this was so ridiculous! Its a freakin Prius, press the brakes you moron, there is not enough torque there to keep the car moving. Or how about the E-brake? or nuetral? or turn the engine off? One of these is bound to work if not all. If the guy really feared for his life one of the these would of happened. Why would you just sit there?! Total BS!

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Jeffblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NY Age: 37 Posts: 9,192 Drives: Z32TT & 335xi Coupe Rep Power: 38	"Toyota Prius owner Jim Sikes is in the spotlight after reporting the accelerator pedal of his blue 2008 Toyota Prius got stuck, pushing his car to speeds above 90 miles per hour on Interstate 8 in San Diego County on Monday afternoon." Priuses can do 90? maybe it wasn't a hoax. maybe this is just a failsafe toyota built into their cars once you are late on too many payments.

03-15-2010, 01:53 PM	#6 (permalink)
JACKPAC Track Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 516 Drives: MB 370z Rep Power: 17	I heard he went on a rampage at full throttle for 20 minutes! Police found him 1/4 mile down the road.

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03-16-2010, 02:52 PM	#10 (permalink)
elmz Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 674 Drives: 2014 Porsche Boxster Rep Power: 18	It definitely smelled like dirty play from the get-go. Now its a matter of proving it...either way I hope he gets what he deserves.