Governor being a speed limit setter..
If so do you know what year they started putting them on vehicles?
Thanks
2006-09-24 14:46:43 · 4 answers · asked by smilingmick 5 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
I have a 2001 Lesabre Oldsmobile
It seems to cut out around 180 Km
I tried it once and it sounded awefu.
I did this in a secured area and it was only my safety at risk.
2006-09-24 15:09:57 · update #1
I have a 2001 Lesabre Oldsmobile
It seems to cut out around 180 Km
I tried it once and it sounded aweful.
I did this in a secured area and it was only my safety at risk.
2006-09-24 15:10:19 · update #2
its for motor protection ,not to slow you down, started in the 1990's some engines had it much Earlier, for motor protection,it keeps the warranty in tack so many folks would over rev there motors just to get a new motor just before warranty was up, but now the Federal Government is involved and its mandated all D.O.T.(DepartMent Of Transportation) Motor Vehicles must comply(No legal way around it) with the rules and regulation set forth by the (Your Government)
2006-09-24 14:58:00 · answer #1 · answered by Mechanical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, they don't all have a governor. It depends on the make and model. Most european cars lack a governor, unless the car is actually able to exceed 155mph (where the governor is set if "needed") Governors are relatively easy to override with performance chips or a "power programmer"
2006-09-24 21:59:52 · answer #2 · answered by fenderguy 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Don't know if ALL vehicles do, but my Toyota Tundra cuts out at 105MPH, even though there is more travel left on the "GO" pedal.
2006-09-24 23:21:55 · answer #3 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yup they do. Not sure exactly when but it was in the early 90s.
2006-09-24 21:55:54 · answer #4 · answered by ck 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋