[elfchief]

One thing that I found amusing/interesting/horrifying back when I read about this originally is that you can measure the computer reboot time in feet. IIRC, in the problem vehicles, the reboot time was something like 150 feet @ 60mph.

[hatsunearu]

Well, good thing is during that reboot time your brakes will likely work to its full potential, you'll have engine braking, your clutch will work, your transmission might work if you have a separate TCM, your steering will work with power steering.

You will just lose power, as though you let off the throttle fully, during this time.

In fact your car turns off fueling when you let off the throttle fully to conserve fuel.

I think the only danger is that if you were going full tilt on a sports car, and the throttle failed close, you will get lift off oversteer probably.

[winrid]

> "your transmission might work if you have a separate TCM"

This is why well engineered vehicles have a separate computer for everything and not just one little chip.