"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
10/07/2020 at 13:20 • Filed to: None
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"OPPOsaurus WRX" (opposaurus)
10/07/2020 at 13:20 • Filed to: None | 1
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i went to open the sunroof on my car. While the windows open in after turning to the first position, the sunroof needs the second position. I accidentally turned to the third position and to my surprise , the car started even though I did not have my foot on the brake. WTF is with that? (2012 Ford Focus B oring)
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ClassicDatsunDebate
> OPPOsaurus WRX
10/07/2020 at 13:37 |
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you had your foot on the brake
WasGTIthenGTOthenNOVAnowbacktoGTI
> OPPOsaurus WRX
10/07/2020 at 13:48 |
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M ost autos don’t need a foot on the brake. When I worked at the dealership and we had snow removal days, we’d just lean into the cars and turn them on via the key
Push button start cars DO require braking, so for the trucks, we just lean in, put your left hand on the brake, and hit the start button with your right hand.
PyroHoltz f@h Oppo 261120
> OPPOsaurus WRX
10/07/2020 at 13:54 |
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Yeah, it sounds like you’re referring to the standard key ignition switch and I don’t think I’ve ever been in a * non-manual*, that required anything but the key rotation to start. Push buttons need a foot on the br ake and getting out of park (slush-box) requires foot on the br ake since ~ the late 80s.
Jb boin
> OPPOsaurus WRX
10/07/2020 at 14:06 |
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Don’t start the car, it’s causing pollution.
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> OPPOsaurus WRX
10/07/2020 at 14:17 |
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I always hold the brake when I start the car but most automatics don’t require it when it park and won’t let you take the key out of the ignition in drive so it’s a pretty idiot-proof system if you disregard neutral being temptingly close to park.
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> OPPOsaurus WRX
10/07/2020 at 14:50 |
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Why did I totally read this as “opened my sunroof and it started my car”
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OPPOsaurus WRX
> ClassicDatsunDebate
10/07/2020 at 15:29 |
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i didn;t tho
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OPPOsaurus WRX
> Who is the Leader - 404 / Blog No Longer Available
10/07/2020 at 15:29 |
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i always have. I always thought it was required like a safety thing to get it to start
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ClassicDatsunDebate
> OPPOsaurus WRX
10/07/2020 at 15:48 |
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Most cars with the old ‘key in the ignition’ jive could start without the brake being depressed as I recall.