Audi runs over owner
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What a badly written article;
"...careering into reverse..."
Yes there are interlocks to stop the starter turning when not in P or N, and with the clutch up, but are these just lines of code now? Easily programmed out during a remap, say?
A horrible accident absolutely but I think someone's been fiddling and the guy with the keys is the only one to blame there.
"...careering into reverse..."
Yes there are interlocks to stop the starter turning when not in P or N, and with the clutch up, but are these just lines of code now? Easily programmed out during a remap, say?
A horrible accident absolutely but I think someone's been fiddling and the guy with the keys is the only one to blame there.
6 years ago I did something similar. Live in a bungalow with a single driveway that takes 4 cars end to end, with a garage at the back.
Went to start my wife's Corsa through the open drivers window. Can't remember why now.
Then the saga began.
Car was in gear, and it started immediately. I was caught between the moving car and the house wall, as the steering had been left at a small angle. It hit the wall just as I managed to get out of the way, shearing off the outlet pipes from the bathroom, hit my C180 Mercedes, pushing that into my garage door, which then knocked my new carbon fibre bike over inside. It was a manual, left in neutral, park brake off.
Carnage!!!
Corsa front bumper damaged, Mercedes rear bumper and boot, and the front bumper and grille damaged. Garage door beyond repair. Bike was OK.
Wife came out and went back inside without saying a word!!
Went to start my wife's Corsa through the open drivers window. Can't remember why now.
Then the saga began.
Car was in gear, and it started immediately. I was caught between the moving car and the house wall, as the steering had been left at a small angle. It hit the wall just as I managed to get out of the way, shearing off the outlet pipes from the bathroom, hit my C180 Mercedes, pushing that into my garage door, which then knocked my new carbon fibre bike over inside. It was a manual, left in neutral, park brake off.
Carnage!!!
Corsa front bumper damaged, Mercedes rear bumper and boot, and the front bumper and grille damaged. Garage door beyond repair. Bike was OK.
Wife came out and went back inside without saying a word!!
Driver101 said:
It's been a while since I've made the mistake of trying to start a car in gear, but I don't think I've ever had a car that has started if I have. The car will jolt, but against the force of the handbrake and being in gear it hasn't started.
After a few beers i once (idiotically) leaned in through the window of my old Land Cruiser and tried to turn on the ignition to listen to the stereo.I must have turned a bit too far and it instantly fired up and trundled away.
The 4.2 6 cylinder TD fired up instantly on the 24v starter and was almost unstallable so easily overpowered the hand brake.
Luckily i was in the middle of a field and it was geared quite low so i was able to run alongside and turn it back off. My friends who were sitting around a fire nearby found the whole thing quite entertaining...
I dont see how this could’ve happened if it hasnt been messed with, manuals need the clutch depressed to start & DSGs need the brake pedal depressed to select a gear.
It cant have been left in gear as DSGs dont allow the key to be removed if left in gear ( I found out the 5minutes long & hard way!) and again manuals need the clutch pressed to start
It cant have been left in gear as DSGs dont allow the key to be removed if left in gear ( I found out the 5minutes long & hard way!) and again manuals need the clutch pressed to start
mcpoot said:
rallycross said:
All the v6 tt are dsg no manuals
Well that is quite simply b
ks. Both manual and dsg were available.Any it’s either a freak accident or 99% for sure the driver was an eejit and caused his own accident.
rallycross said:
mcpoot said:
rallycross said:
All the v6 tt are dsg no manuals
Well that is quite simply bks. Both manual and dsg were available.Any it’s either a freak accident or 99% for sure the driver was an eejit and caused his own accident.
Agree on driver though, definite eejit.
Trif said:
CarCrazyDad said:
It's not like he was out drink driving and no-one was hurt other than himself and his pride, insurance will cover the rest, let's not be too harsh :-)
Very clearly failed to drive in a way that a reasonable and competent person would which resulted in damage to the property of several people. Therefore he should be prosecuted for driving without due care and attention. CarCrazyDad said:
Trif said:
CarCrazyDad said:
It's not like he was out drink driving and no-one was hurt other than himself and his pride, insurance will cover the rest, let's not be too harsh :-)
Very clearly failed to drive in a way that a reasonable and competent person would which resulted in damage to the property of several people. Therefore he should be prosecuted for driving without due care and attention. SidewaysSi said:
CarCrazyDad said:
Trif said:
CarCrazyDad said:
It's not like he was out drink driving and no-one was hurt other than himself and his pride, insurance will cover the rest, let's not be too harsh :-)
Very clearly failed to drive in a way that a reasonable and competent person would which resulted in damage to the property of several people. Therefore he should be prosecuted for driving without due care and attention. To say it needs prosecuting is a huge overstep to be honest
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