Brand: Turning ignition to 'off' can help with runaway car - Minneapolis Star Tribune
The ignition key can be turned to the “off” position but not to the “lock” position, which would lock the steering column, unless the shift lever is in “park. ” Thus, the best ways to deal with some type of stuck throttle/unintended acceleration are to shift into neutral to disengage the drivetrain completely and/or turn the key to “off” to shut off the engine. Even with the engine not running, the brake vacuum reservoir or hydraulic accumulator will supply several applications of power brake assist to help you stop the vehicle. One more very important point: Motor vehicles have five “engines. ” The engine under the hood converts the energy in fuel into heat through combustion, and combustion into power driving the wheels. The other four “engines” are located at each wheel and are called brakes. Each brake converts the energy of motion into heat through friction and dissipates that heat into the atmosphere. The only time it stops is when I step on the brakes. What should I check to stop the squealing. Can I drive with one foot on the brakes and the other on the gas. Q: I have a 1997 Mazda B4000 with a 4. 0-liter V6 engine and auto transmission. I have a “check engine” light with code 1443 coming up. I have replaced the vapor canister, purge valve solenoid, sensor and all the hoses. Source: www.startribune.com
