Thread: Engine Died at High Speed
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Old Feb 23, 2014 | 12:40 PM
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Default Re: Engine Died at High Speed
Originally Posted by Franc Rauscher
Why would it apply to a manual tranny?


I down shifted mine at those speeds, meaning I went to neutral yes, with no issues.


Explain please.
The clutch was never let out with no gear engaged = free wheeling.
Pushing the pedal in disengages the cruise control and hence the pedal must be tied into the ESP/BAS and ABS systems, probably even when the cruise is not being used.
I am not sure but it is just an idea.
 
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