Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-17 Thread Matt Hoppes
the car you want the >>> engine off but the radio and lights and all the other electronic gizmos on? >>> Or do they all work as long as the key fob is within range? That seems >>> wrong. >>> >>> *From:* AF mailto:af-boun...@af.afmug.com>> *On >>>

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Robert
hin range?  That seems wrong. *From:* AF mailto:af-boun...@af.afmug.com>> *On Behalf Of *Chuck McCown *Sent:* Sunday, December 16, 2018 6:42 PM *To:* AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group <mailto:af@af.afmug.com>> *Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles I remember a car th

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Josh Luthman
feature). The original pushbutton start > replaced hand cranking which could break your arm if the crank kicked > back. That will make you cranky. > > > > > > *From:* AF *On Behalf Of *Matt Hoppes > *Sent:* Sunday, December 16, 2018 4:34 PM > *To:* AnimalFarm Microwav

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Bill Prince
18 6:42 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles   I remember a car that had push button start.  The button was under the

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Chuck McCown
time I think about it. From: Matt Hoppes Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2018 6:14 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles You press the button without pressing the pedal. Apparently turning a key was too complicated and hard for folks. Now we just

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Matt Hoppes
gt; > From: AF On Behalf Of Chuck McCown > Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2018 6:42 PM > To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group > Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles > > I remember a car that had push button start. The button was under the gas > pedal. You turned on t

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Ken Hohhof
they all work as long as the key fob is within range? That seems wrong. From: AF On Behalf Of Chuck McCown Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2018 6:42 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles I remember a car that had push button start. The button

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Ken Hohhof
your arm if the crank kicked back. That will make you cranky. From: AF On Behalf Of Matt Hoppes Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2018 4:34 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles Power steering? No one needs that. My 2000 Saturn SL1 didn’t even

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Matt Hoppes
Power steering? No one needs that. My 2000 Saturn SL1 didn’t even have power steering :) > On Dec 16, 2018, at 17:22, Josh Luthman wrote: > > You turn the engine off you lose your power steering. > > Put it in neutral and you lose your throttle putting power to the > transmission. > > Josh

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Mathew Howard
That's an excellent point! On Sun, Dec 16, 2018 at 4:25 PM Josh Luthman wrote: > Well if you're really concerned about safety, let's refrain from turning > the engine on/off to avoid a tow from your $35/year AAA plan. > > Josh Luthman > Office: 937-552-2340 > Direct: 937-552-2343 > 1100 Wayne

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Josh Luthman
You turn the engine off you lose your power steering. Put it in neutral and you lose your throttle putting power to the transmission. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Sun, Dec 16, 2018 at 2:07 PM Bill Prince wrote: > Had that

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Seth Mattinen
On 12/16/18 10:55 AM, Josh Luthman wrote: Why would you emergency shut off the engine?  That sounds absolutely suicidal. Sometimes the engine emergency shuts itself off, like that one time when my electronic ignition module instantly ceased to be. Nothing horrible happened, but without

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Chuck McCown
, December 16, 2018 1:52 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles What keeps the tire pointing towards he curb besides the column lock though? On Dec 16, 2018, at 15:41, Mark Radabaugh wrote: Same way your grandparents did. Column locks didn’t

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Matt Hoppes
What keeps the tire pointing towards he curb besides the column lock though? > On Dec 16, 2018, at 15:41, Mark Radabaugh wrote: > > Same way your grandparents did. Column locks didn’t arrive until 1969. > Turn the wheels into the curb. The tire hitting the curb is what stops it > from

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Chuck McCown
Yeah, AAA is the best value in America. From: Ryan's Amplex Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2018 1:28 PM To: AnimalFarm Microwave Users Group Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles I’m envisioning your basement full of MREs, buckets of water, and flashlights batteries. ;) I’m guessing

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Chuck McCown
I had to do that once. Throttle stuck wide open. From: Josh Luthman Sent: Sunday, December 16, 2018 11:55 AM To: AFMUG Subject: Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles Why would you emergency shut off the engine? That sounds absolutely suicidal. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Mark Radabaugh
Same way your grandparents did. Column locks didn’t arrive until 1969. Turn the wheels into the curb. The tire hitting the curb is what stops it from rolling.. Mark > On Dec 16, 2018, at 2:16 PM, Matt Hoppes > wrote: > > Wait. If wheel column locks are gone how do I lock the wheel

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Ryan's Amplex
I’m envisioning your basement full of MREs, buckets of water, and flashlights batteries. ;) I’m guessing none of us are going to ease your mind that buttons are not bad, less safe, or fool proof! Remember there’s always AAA! > On Dec 16, 2018, at 2:56 PM, Matt Hoppes > wrote: > >

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Matt Hoppes
Consider we often take vehicles to mountain tops in sub zero temperatures in bad weather. I want that thing to start! > On Dec 16, 2018, at 14:29, Mathew Howard wrote: > > Well, I would just buy the vehicle I want and not worry about such things... > > If you need a tow someday that you

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Matt Hoppes
Wait. If wheel column locks are gone how do I lock the wheel when parked on a hill? > On Dec 16, 2018, at 14:13, Mark Radabaugh wrote: > > If you are worried about turning it off while moving push start/stop button > for 3 seconds. Restart is a matter of pushing the start button again. If

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Matt Hoppes
And there you go. One can argue you can shift to neutral I guess? But the engine still potentially revs into the danger zone.danger zone. > On Dec 16, 2018, at 14:06, Bill Prince wrote: > > Had that happen several years ago. In Minnesota, in the winter. I don't > remember what the

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Matt Hoppes
Glad you asked Josh. Here’s an exact situation that just happened recently: A vehicle threw the serpentine belt. Cluster lights up like a Christmas tree and temp starts climbing rapidly. I’m 7 miles from home. Initiate emergency procedures. Going 50mph. Shift to neutral. Shut engine off and

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Mark Radabaugh
If you are worried about turning it off while moving push start/stop button for 3 seconds. Restart is a matter of pushing the start button again. If it’s running away the key isn’t the first thing I’m reaching for - it’s the brake. The brakes are always stronger than the engine. If that

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Bill Prince
Had that happen several years ago. In Minnesota, in the winter. I don't remember what the temperature was, but I know it has a "-" in front of it and there was more than 1 digit. The driver had stepped on it (dry pavement at least), but the throttle stuck. It was

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Josh Luthman
Why would you emergency shut off the engine? That sounds absolutely suicidal. Josh Luthman Office: 937-552-2340 Direct: 937-552-2343 1100 Wayne St Suite 1337 Troy, OH 45373 On Sun, Dec 16, 2018 at 1:40 PM Matt Hoppes < mattli...@rivervalleyinternet.net> wrote: > We are looking to refresh one

Re: [AFMUG] OT: push button vehicles

2018-12-16 Thread Ryan's Amplex
I’ve had push button vehicles for 5+ years now. No issues None zero zilch Nada. My battery in my key fobs warm with plenty of warning. My current Ford fob has been barking for months and I’m seeing what will actually happen. I think that your key is your pacifier and it’s time to give it