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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:40:54 AM EDT
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How the hell didn't you notice that immediately?
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:41:16 AM EDT
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You would not accidentally drive any vehicle on the road at highway speed without it being obvious it was in 4L.
You accidentally bumped it. I am not saying you could not have screwed up something, but I doubt it. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:41:26 AM EDT
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Is it a dial? It likely never engaged, you have to be in neutral before engaging 4low. And your rpms would have been screaming if trying to do regular driving.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:43:15 AM EDT
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You'd know if it was in 4L.
Most vehicles that aren't designed by idiots will not let you shift from high range to low range without putting the transmission in neutral first. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:43:20 AM EDT
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Being a 2015 I'm sure there is some sort of over ride to bump it out of low range at a certain speed.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:43:35 AM EDT
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Wouldn't you know when you turned or drive at any amount of speed? No way its been in 4L the whole time. Unless the light is on and you don't have 4L anymore.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:43:55 AM EDT
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You know how I know you've never driven a 4x4 in low range
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:44:37 AM EDT
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Maybe your husband turned it on.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:45:12 AM EDT
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You know how I know you've never driven a 4x4 in low range LOL 
Seriously tho OP.... you weren't driving around in 4 low without knowing it. Even when you need to use 4 low you almost cant wait to get back into 4 hi and get going again. Not noticing being in 4 low would be like not noticing you were stuck in first gear. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:45:26 AM EDT
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You would've noticed it if you were driving on the highway. Like engine screaming, only doing 50 mph.
But, if you are that incredibly retarded that you drove like that, any extended driving over 25 mph will cook your transfer case very quickly. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:45:30 AM EDT
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You were not in 4 low. The selector may have moved, but the safeties in place would not have allowed it. There's no way you would not have known in the first 20 feet of driving in 4 low.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:46:08 AM EDT
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As has been said you will KNOW if you are in 4wd lo. You do not wonder if it is in or not. If the selector was in 4wd lo I'd bet some built in nannies kept it from actually going in.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:47:04 AM EDT
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You would not accidentally drive any vehicle on the road at highway speed without it being obvious it was in 4L. You accidentally bumped it. I am not saying you could not have screwed up something, but I doubt it. I did once. It was push button and it wasn't until I hit 60 that noise was drowning out the radio. At that point the engine was redlined and I nearly shit myself. Only reason I didn't notice earlier was because I only made one wide turn and the rest ofbthe road was striaght, and like I said the the radio was blaring. Never had any trouble out of it afterwards though. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:48:15 AM EDT
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I think OP is reversing terms.
ETA: apparently not. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:48:57 AM EDT
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You'd know if it was in 4L. Most vehicles that aren't designed by idiots will not let you shift from high range to low range without putting the transmission in neutral first. It is a Chevy.
I had a Chevy 1500 years ago. It had the push button 4wd on the dash. I am thinking that you could push the button and would light up, but you had to go thru a special procedure for it to engage. I cant remember. My Jeep will barely go 30-35 in 4L. And then the motor rpms are screaming much louder than in 2 or 4H. You would barely be able to turn around a curve on pavement at highway speed. You would notice in the way it drove, sounded, and felt. You would know you were in 4L |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:48:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Maybe your husband turned it on. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:52:30 AM EDT
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I can only image the 'rougher' terrain that required you to engage 4 wheel drive.
OP must of needed to get over a curb in the parking lot. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:52:50 AM EDT
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Maybe your husband turned it on. 
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:53:21 AM EDT
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Im not sure if you should be operating a motor vehicle.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:53:58 AM EDT
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Yep, never engaged, truck is fine. Shifting into 4lo in a gm truck isn't done by accident and you sure as shit know when you're in low range.
You should try it op, just so you know. Stop the truck, select neutral on the column and hit the 4 low selector, you'll hear it clunk in. When the light lights, put your foot deeply into the brake pedal and shift to drive. The vehicle will try to push through the brakes. Accelerate gently and the trans will shift rapidly up through the gears...if you can get it above 40 mph I'd be surprised |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:54:02 AM EDT
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Check your fuse panel, some of the Chevy's have fuses for their electronic transfer case, my truck has one each for 4 hi and 4 low, if the switch was actually in 4 lo, you probably have a blown fuse. Most vehicles have to be stopped before they will shift into 4 lo. If you were in 4 lo, you would have noticed it by time you hit the end of your driveway.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:54:36 AM EDT
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Chevys with electronic four wheel drive systems have been horrible about that for the last 20 years. Switch, light, solenoid...something is fucked up. I had a Silverado that, while driving down the highway at 70mph, would suddenly show it was in 4wd.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:54:40 AM EDT
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Welcome to the modern world where people are completely ignorant of what's going on around them unless OMG IS THAT A PIKACHU?
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:55:17 AM EDT
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AAAHHH Arfcom
Yeah, my husband probably did it.... This stupid little nob is down where my left kneecap is. Somehow, I must have hit it. Yes, I'm aware that it needs to be in neutral to engage....no, I have almost ZERO need for 4 low. When I go onto the farm, I put it in 4 high on slippery days. I have no interest in screwing up my truck bombing around where it shouldn't be. Nope, no screaming high RPM's, no crazy grabbing on the cement.....so I'm assuming electronics saved my misstep. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:55:27 AM EDT
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OP: everyone above is right. and i want to reemphasize the opinion that you should not be operating a motor vehicle on public streets. ar-jedi |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:58:31 AM EDT
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I can only image the 'rougher' terrain that required you to engage 4 wheel drive. OP must of needed to get over a curb in the parking lot. I know you are trying to be a dick, but you are pretty close to the truth. 4WD for me is so I don't stuck on the farm or on 2 tracks while hunting/trapping. I couldn't give a fuck less about tearing up my vehicle "Off Roading" |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:58:42 AM EDT
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AAAHHH Arfcom
Yeah, my husband probably did it.... This stupid little nob is down where my left kneecap is. Somehow, I must have hit it. Yes, I'm aware that it needs to be in neutral to engage....no, I have almost ZERO need for 4 low. When I go onto the farm, I put it in 4 high on slippery days. I have no interest in screwing up my truck bombing around where it shouldn't be. Nope, no screaming high RPM's, no crazy grabbing on the cement.....so I'm assuming electronics saved my misstep. That'd be my guess. You two would have definately noticed it in 4low once you started driving. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:59:14 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I did once. It was push button and it wasn't until I hit 60 that noise was drowning out the radio. At that point the engine was redlined and I nearly shit myself. Only reason I didn't notice earlier was because I only made one wide turn and the rest ofbthe road was striaght, and like I said the the radio was blaring. Never had any trouble out of it afterwards though. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You would not accidentally drive any vehicle on the road at highway speed without it being obvious it was in 4L. You accidentally bumped it. I am not saying you could not have screwed up something, but I doubt it. I did once. It was push button and it wasn't until I hit 60 that noise was drowning out the radio. At that point the engine was redlined and I nearly shit myself. Only reason I didn't notice earlier was because I only made one wide turn and the rest ofbthe road was striaght, and like I said the the radio was blaring. Never had any trouble out of it afterwards though. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile You don't even need sound... You should know the second you hit the gas something isn't normal. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 8:59:37 AM EDT
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I'm not sure how that is possible unless you never go over 35 mph. You should def know because it would be like having no power steering.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:00:09 AM EDT
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How the hell didn't you notice that immediately? It is a huge difference. It should be extremely noticeable. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:02:56 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: AAAHHH Arfcom Yeah, my husband probably did it.... This stupid little nob is down where my left kneecap is. Somehow, I must have hit it. Yes, I'm aware that it needs to be in neutral to engage....no, I have almost ZERO need for 4 low. When I go onto the farm, I put it in 4 high on slippery days. I have no interest in screwing up my truck bombing around where it shouldn't be. Nope, no screaming high RPM's, no crazy grabbing on the cement.....so I'm assuming electronics saved my misstep. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:03:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You know how I know you've never driven a 4x4 in low range |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:03:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Maybe your husband turned it on. 
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:04:31 AM EDT
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It is a huge difference. It should be extremely noticeable. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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How the hell didn't you notice that immediately? It is a huge difference. It should be extremely noticeable. ^^^ |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:05:31 AM EDT
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So you didn't notice the (approx) 3 to 1 reduction in speed?
If your head ever got above the dash it would have been obvious. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:06:51 AM EDT
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Maybe your husband turned it on. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:07:00 AM EDT
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I did once. It was push button and it wasn't until I hit 60 that noise was drowning out the radio. At that point the engine was redlined and I nearly shit myself. Only reason I didn't notice earlier was because I only made one wide turn and the rest ofbthe road was striaght, and like I said the the radio was blaring. Never had any trouble out of it afterwards though. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Quote HistoryQuoted:
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You would not accidentally drive any vehicle on the road at highway speed without it being obvious it was in 4L. You accidentally bumped it. I am not saying you could not have screwed up something, but I doubt it. I did once. It was push button and it wasn't until I hit 60 that noise was drowning out the radio. At that point the engine was redlined and I nearly shit myself. Only reason I didn't notice earlier was because I only made one wide turn and the rest ofbthe road was striaght, and like I said the the radio was blaring. Never had any trouble out of it afterwards though. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Lol done that before, it's scary. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:08:53 AM EDT
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Well, I wasn't trying to be a dick, but your question was surely an embarrassing one. BTDT!
But, at least you can look back on this post and laugh at yourself. Back when I had my Chevy truck 15 years ago, it was basically an expensive status symbol. I guess the equivalent of a brodozer except I didnt have big tires(but everything was chrome! )
I never put it in low for use, but I did know how to do it. I couldnt remember now if it was the same as the jeep or if there was an extra step. For some reason, I was thinking you had to go to Reverse to lock it in. In any case, I have only been jeepin since last year. I bought it as a toy and that is the only reason I know what the 4L sounds like. In fact, I took it down some nasty washed out dirt roads yesterday. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:12:25 AM EDT
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Quoted: I just went to switch my 2015 Colorado into 4 High as I pulled onto some rougher terrain. As I did I noticed it was already in 4 Low. I have no fucking idea how long it has been in 4 low, I NEVER use 4 low. It must have been bumped some how. How jacked up is my truck now? |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:13:38 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: You know how I know you've never driven a 4x4 in low range |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:15:35 AM EDT
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On trucks that actually have an honest t-case shifter (old toyotas) it was fun sneaking friends' trucks into 4-low. They'd damn near go through the windshield when they panicked and lifted/braked.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:16:55 AM EDT
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Well, I wasn't trying to be a dick, but your question was surely an embarrassing one. BTDT! But, at least you can look back on this post and laugh at yourself. Back when I had my Chevy truck 15 years ago, it was basically an expensive status symbol. I guess the equivalent of a brodozer except I didnt have big tires(but everything was chrome! )
I never put it in low for use, but I did know how to do it. I couldnt remember now if it was the same as the jeep or if there was an extra step. For some reason, I was thinking you had to go to Reverse to lock it in. In any case, I have only been jeepin since last year. I bought it as a toy and that is the only reason I know what the 4L sounds like. In fact, I took it down some nasty washed out dirt roads yesterday. Oh it is for sure an embarrassing question.....but I'm totally comfortable being the dumb guy in the room. 
I may be the only guy on ARFCOM who isn't a master mechanic, professional muddrunner, and who has an AR that hasn't taken out squads of terrorists .
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:52:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Oh it is for sure an embarrassing question.....but I'm totally comfortable being the dumb guy in the room. I may be the only guy on ARFCOM who isn't a master mechanic, professional muddrunner, and who has an AR that hasn't taken out squads of terrorists . Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Well, I wasn't trying to be a dick, but your question was surely an embarrassing one. BTDT! But, at least you can look back on this post and laugh at yourself. Back when I had my Chevy truck 15 years ago, it was basically an expensive status symbol. I guess the equivalent of a brodozer except I didnt have big tires(but everything was chrome! )I never put it in low for use, but I did know how to do it. I couldnt remember now if it was the same as the jeep or if there was an extra step. For some reason, I was thinking you had to go to Reverse to lock it in. In any case, I have only been jeepin since last year. I bought it as a toy and that is the only reason I know what the 4L sounds like. In fact, I took it down some nasty washed out dirt roads yesterday. Oh it is for sure an embarrassing question.....but I'm totally comfortable being the dumb guy in the room. I may be the only guy on ARFCOM who isn't a master mechanic, professional muddrunner, and who has an AR that hasn't taken out squads of terrorists . Geez op get it right, you are just fucking this all up. I swear....some peoples kids.  |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:54:00 AM EDT
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how did you not know when you turned?
I'll donate $5 towards making OP change his username, he doesn't deserve the one he has now |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:56:00 AM EDT
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It's fine. 4 Low is just extra traction anyways. If you get stuck in 2wd or 4 high, you can just put it in 4 low and you'll get right out.
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:57:47 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:58:02 AM EDT
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You would not accidentally drive any vehicle on the road at highway speed without it being obvious it was in 4L. You accidentally bumped it. I am not saying you could not have screwed up something, but I doubt it. THIS. |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:58:09 AM EDT
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It's a GM. None of the knobs work anyway
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:58:46 AM EDT
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You know how I know you've never driven a 4x4 in low range |
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Posted: 7/25/2016 9:58:46 AM EDT
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Alright since the dogpile already happened to the OP, I'll share something to lighten it up.
Shortly after getting my 4Runner (first 4x4 I've owned) I was parked on a slight declining hill and waiting for someone to show up. Decided to stretch out a bit and relax, didn't notice my knee had bumped the 4x selector into neutral. So when it was time to go, I turned the truck on, shifted it to R, and just heard my engine spin up but I was rolling forward. Panic sets in, I think the transmission has gone out, I try shifting to other gears to no avail. Ten minutes of this went by before I noticed the OTHER shifter was in N. Embarrassed yet laughing, I drove away just fine afterward. |
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