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Model Citizen
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Sat Dec 04, 2004 9:48 pm Post subject:
Corolla parking-brake idiot lights |
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My wife has several times now driven long distances
after forgetting to release the parking brake on
her 2004 Corolla sedan. She claims that the layout
of the dash plus the position and shape of the
steering wheel make it hard to see the instrument
cluster, particularly the idiot light in question.
(I don't have the same trouble but I'm considerably
taller) Anyway, we'd be obliged for any (reasonable)
suggestions as to how she can avoid this problem
in future. My VW Jetta sounds an audible alarm if
the parking brake is engaged for more than approx 10
seconds while the wheels are turning - is it possible
to hack the Corolla's computer to do the same?
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Derek Clarke
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Sun Dec 05, 2004 3:23 am Post subject:
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| Quote: | My wife has several times now driven long distances
after forgetting to release the parking brake on
her 2004 Corolla sedan. She claims that the layout
of the dash plus the position and shape of the
steering wheel make it hard to see the instrument
cluster, particularly the idiot light in question.
(I don't have the same trouble but I'm considerably
taller) Anyway, we'd be obliged for any (reasonable)
suggestions as to how she can avoid this problem
in future. My VW Jetta sounds an audible alarm if
the parking brake is engaged for more than approx 10
seconds while the wheels are turning - is it possible
to hack the Corolla's computer to do the same?
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Supra Man
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Sun Dec 05, 2004 5:12 am Post subject:
Re: Corolla parking-brake idiot lights |
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On Sat, 04 Dec 2004 16:48:14 +0000, Model Citizen wrote:
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My wife has several times now driven long distances
after forgetting to release the parking brake on
her 2004 Corolla sedan. She claims that the layout
of the dash plus the position and shape of the
steering wheel make it hard to see the instrument
cluster, particularly the idiot light in question.
(I don't have the same trouble but I'm considerably
taller) Anyway, we'd be obliged for any (reasonable)
suggestions as to how she can avoid this problem
in future. My VW Jetta sounds an audible alarm if
the parking brake is engaged for more than approx 10
seconds while the wheels are turning - is it possible
to hack the Corolla's computer to do the same?
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I wouldn't hack the computer. You'll void the warranty at least, and maybe
mess something else up to boot. Try tapping the brake warning light
circuit (I don't know where it is, but if you can use a meter or a voltage
light it shouldn't be too har to find) and attaching an audible alarm that
activates with the ignition on and the warning light lit. Oh, and can the
Jetta...fast!
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TeGGer®
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Sun Dec 05, 2004 5:24 am Post subject:
Re: Corolla parking-brake idiot lights |
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Model Citizen <archetype@attbi.com> floridly penned in
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My wife has several times now driven long distances
after forgetting to release the parking brake on
her 2004 Corolla sedan.
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Get a new wife. How hard is it to see that the PB lever is sticking up like
an erect...
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TeGGeR® |
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Model Citizen
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Sun Dec 05, 2004 5:41 am Post subject:
Re: Corolla parking-brake idiot lights |
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| Quote: | I wouldn't hack the computer. You'll void the warranty at least,
and maybe mess something else up to boot. Try tapping the brake
warning light circuit (I don't know where it is, but if you can
use a meter or a voltage light it shouldn't be too har to find)
and attaching an audible alarm that activates with the ignition
on and the warning light lit. Oh, and can the Jetta...fast!
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Worthy suggestions, all, except the "can the Jetta" one -
my Jetta is a diesel and I love it. Note that my previous
favorite vehicle was an old Corolla with an R90 engine
(a truly wonderful piece of engineering) but, after it
was stolen, the assh*les at the various local Toyota
stealerships were so VERY, UNBELIVEABLY, SPECTACULARLY,
BREATHTAKINGLY STUPID, ARROGANT AND GREEDY (!!) as to
guarantee that I not only went sprinting into the arms
of ANY other stealership but I also vowed to never, ever
again do business with Toyota. My wife bought the Corolla
in question against her better judgement and despite my
repeated warnings about the local stealerships. She now
also regrets doing business with them for reasons unrelated
to this thread. Oh, well... |
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Philip
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Sun Dec 05, 2004 5:41 am Post subject:
Re: Corolla parking-brake idiot lights |
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TeGGer® wrote:
| Quote: | Model Citizen <archetype@attbi.com> floridly penned in
news:iTlsd.611939$mD.493318@attbi_s02:
My wife has several times now driven long distances
after forgetting to release the parking brake on
her 2004 Corolla sedan.
Get a new wife. How hard is it to see that the PB lever is sticking
up like an erect...
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Well... when my 2003 Corolla was new/low mileage, the parking brake had
LITTLE slack in it. After about 30k miles rolled past, it had a typical
amount of lever travel when applied. But I'm on your side ... the OP's
wife is "absent minded."
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Gord Beaman
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Sun Dec 05, 2004 5:41 am Post subject:
Re: Corolla parking-brake idiot lights |
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Model Citizen <archetype@attbi.com> wrote:
| Quote: | She now
also regrets doing business with them for reasons unrelated
to this thread. Oh, well...
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Quite amazing how some find Toyota dealerships...we have only one
here in this small town and one couldn't find a more cooperative
friendly shop. They've gotten several national awards for
excellence in the past few years...maybe the fact that there's 3
Toyotas living at my house helps? :)
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-Gord.
(use gordon in email) |
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Supra Man
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Sun Dec 05, 2004 5:41 am Post subject:
Re: Corolla parking-brake idiot lights |
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On Sun, 05 Dec 2004 01:05:05 +0000, Model Citizen wrote:
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I wouldn't hack the computer. You'll void the warranty at least,
and maybe mess something else up to boot. Try tapping the brake
warning light circuit (I don't know where it is, but if you can
use a meter or a voltage light it shouldn't be too har to find)
and attaching an audible alarm that activates with the ignition
on and the warning light lit. Oh, and can the Jetta...fast!
Worthy suggestions, all, except the "can the Jetta" one -
my Jetta is a diesel and I love it. Note that my previous
favorite vehicle was an old Corolla with an R90 engine
(a truly wonderful piece of engineering) but, after it
was stolen, the assh*les at the various local Toyota
stealerships were so VERY, UNBELIVEABLY, SPECTACULARLY,
BREATHTAKINGLY STUPID, ARROGANT AND GREEDY (!!) as to
guarantee that I not only went sprinting into the arms
of ANY other stealership but I also vowed to never, ever
again do business with Toyota. My wife bought the Corolla
in question against her better judgement and despite my
repeated warnings about the local stealerships. She now
also regrets doing business with them for reasons unrelated
to this thread. Oh, well...
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That totally sucks! (Um, so did my experience with VW's!) |
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Scott in Florida
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Sun Dec 05, 2004 6:46 pm Post subject:
Re: Corolla parking-brake idiot lights |
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On 5 Dec 2004 00:24:42 GMT, "TeGGer®"
<teggeratistopdotcom@changetheobvious.invalid> wrote:
| Quote: | Model Citizen <archetype@attbi.com> floridly penned in
news:iTlsd.611939$mD.493318@attbi_s02:
My wife has several times now driven long distances
after forgetting to release the parking brake on
her 2004 Corolla sedan.
Get a new wife. How hard is it to see that the PB lever is sticking up like
an erect...
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Maybe he has a 'perfect' wife...
....one that is 3 feet tall with a flat head to hold your beer while
she is......
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Scott in Florida |
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Philip
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Sun Dec 05, 2004 7:46 pm Post subject:
Re: Corolla parking-brake idiot lights |
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"Scott in Florida" <NotInTheNextLifetime@nope.ucan't> wrote in message
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| Quote: | On 5 Dec 2004 00:24:42 GMT, "TeGGer®"
teggeratistopdotcom@changetheobvious.invalid> wrote:
Model Citizen <archetype@attbi.com> floridly penned in
news:iTlsd.611939$mD.493318@attbi_s02:
My wife has several times now driven long distances
after forgetting to release the parking brake on
her 2004 Corolla sedan.
Get a new wife. How hard is it to see that the PB lever is sticking up
like
an erect...
Maybe he has a 'perfect' wife...
...one that is 3 feet tall with a flat head to hold your beer while
she is......
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Scott in Florida
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The perfect wife is on the payroll to come in once every two weeks to clean
the house and then leave. All else is negotiable.
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- Philip
"If a man's home is his castle, why won't he clean it?" |
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Mon Dec 06, 2004 2:20 am Post subject:
Re: Corolla parking-brake idiot lights |
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Perhaps his wife does not recognize an erect....? ;)
mike hunt
"TeGGer®" wrote:
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Model Citizen <archetype@attbi.com> floridly penned in
news:iTlsd.611939$mD.493318@attbi_s02:
My wife has several times now driven long distances
after forgetting to release the parking brake on
her 2004 Corolla sedan.
Get a new wife. How hard is it to see that the PB lever is sticking up like
an erect...
--
TeGGeR® |
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Dan J.S.
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Tue Dec 07, 2004 2:24 am Post subject:
Re: Corolla parking-brake idiot lights |
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"Model Citizen" <archetype@attbi.com> wrote in message
news:59tsd.146259$5K2.95266@attbi_s03...
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I wouldn't hack the computer. You'll void the warranty at least,
and maybe mess something else up to boot. Try tapping the brake
warning light circuit (I don't know where it is, but if you can
use a meter or a voltage light it shouldn't be too har to find)
and attaching an audible alarm that activates with the ignition
on and the warning light lit. Oh, and can the Jetta...fast!
Worthy suggestions, all, except the "can the Jetta" one -
my Jetta is a diesel and I love it. Note that my previous
favorite vehicle was an old Corolla with an R90 engine
(a truly wonderful piece of engineering) but, after it
was stolen, the assh*les at the various local Toyota
stealerships were so VERY, UNBELIVEABLY, SPECTACULARLY,
BREATHTAKINGLY STUPID, ARROGANT AND GREEDY (!!) as to
guarantee that I not only went sprinting into the arms
of ANY other stealership but I also vowed to never, ever
again do business with Toyota. My wife bought the Corolla
in question against her better judgement and despite my
repeated warnings about the local stealerships. She now
also regrets doing business with them for reasons unrelated
to this thread. Oh, well...
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Toyota needs to do what Dell did with computers and allow us to buy cars
online, delivered to homes. This way, we by pass the dealerships. Have
dealerships become Toyota auto centers for fixing and maintenance. They can
still make some $$ this way. |
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HachiRoku
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Tue Dec 07, 2004 4:32 am Post subject:
Re: Corolla parking-brake idiot lights |
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On Mon, 06 Dec 2004 15:24:26 -0600, Dan J.S. wrote:
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"Model Citizen" <archetype@attbi.com> wrote in message
news:59tsd.146259$5K2.95266@attbi_s03...
I wouldn't hack the computer. You'll void the warranty at least,
and maybe mess something else up to boot. Try tapping the brake
warning light circuit (I don't know where it is, but if you can
use a meter or a voltage light it shouldn't be too har to find)
and attaching an audible alarm that activates with the ignition
on and the warning light lit. Oh, and can the Jetta...fast!
Worthy suggestions, all, except the "can the Jetta" one -
my Jetta is a diesel and I love it. Note that my previous
favorite vehicle was an old Corolla with an R90 engine
(a truly wonderful piece of engineering) but, after it
was stolen, the assh*les at the various local Toyota
stealerships were so VERY, UNBELIVEABLY, SPECTACULARLY,
BREATHTAKINGLY STUPID, ARROGANT AND GREEDY (!!) as to
guarantee that I not only went sprinting into the arms
of ANY other stealership but I also vowed to never, ever
again do business with Toyota. My wife bought the Corolla
in question against her better judgement and despite my
repeated warnings about the local stealerships. She now
also regrets doing business with them for reasons unrelated
to this thread. Oh, well...
Toyota needs to do what Dell did with computers and allow us to buy cars
online, delivered to homes. This way, we by pass the dealerships. Have
dealerships become Toyota auto centers for fixing and maintenance. They can
still make some $$ this way.
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Hmmm.....if they aren't making profit selling cars, they'll have to make
it up in repairs? Er, I don't think so, Tim.
BTW, this is basically how it's done in Japan, esp the large cities. The
salesman comes to your home with brochures, you pick which cars you'd like
to look at, and then they bring them by for your viewing pleasure. Sure am
gald I ain't selling cars in Japan!!! |
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toyotawiz
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Thu Dec 09, 2004 4:07 am Post subject:
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if its a manual trans. tell her to pull the hand brake extra hard so it
will stall when she trys to take off. it would be very difficult to rig
the car to meet your means |
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none2u
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Fri Nov 11, 2005 3:30 am Post subject:
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Yea, she needs to wake up , or move her head 2 inches so she can check the
light, or check the brake handle, or stop using it altogether, unless she's
on a hill. Your wife bought the Toyota against her and , apparently your
better judgement, but did it anyways. I'd tell her to deal with it.....
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TeGGer® wrote:
Model Citizen <archetype@attbi.com> floridly penned in
news:iTlsd.611939$mD.493318@attbi_s02:
My wife has several times now driven long distances
after forgetting to release the parking brake on
her 2004 Corolla sedan.
Get a new wife. How hard is it to see that the PB lever is sticking
up like an erect...
Well... when my 2003 Corolla was new/low mileage, the parking brake had
LITTLE slack in it. After about 30k miles rolled past, it had a typical
amount of lever travel when applied. But I'm on your side ... the OP's
wife is "absent minded."
--
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