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Auto Gear Change while on the move

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Old 06-20-2006 | 09:22 AM
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Hi,

Is there no mechanism of preventing a gear change from drive to reverse while the car is moving. I notice that it is possible to do this or does my 1999 c200 have a problem. If not what would the effect be at higher speed? Technically I think it could be a potentially dangerous situation.

Anyone in the know?
 
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Old 06-20-2006 | 11:15 AM
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there is.
 
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Old 06-21-2006 | 03:35 AM
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All new cars with automatic transmission have a mechanism to prevent the gear to go in R while in forward motion. Yes, even if you have pressed that button on the shifter.

I have tested it on a 97 Camry. I have tested it on 95 Accord. I have tested it on my 99 280.

I can't speak for Detroit cars because they have cut so many corners and I have no interest in them.

Of course, do not attempt this on a manual gear box.
 
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Old 06-21-2006 | 10:10 AM
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Thanks. Thats nice to know.
 
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Old 06-21-2006 | 02:21 PM
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my wording was not precise.

actually the shifter stick will go into R. but the gear will not engage to reverse if the car is in forward motion.
 
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Old 06-22-2006 | 12:11 PM
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Thats OK. I presume that saftey measure comes on only while the car is moving above a certain speed. Not when it is just rolling slowly ...
 
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