Can the reverse lock/shutdown be bypassed
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I owned a very early 2005 for more than 4 years, and I never had any battery problems - I just made sure it was in reverse every time I parked it.
I put a new battery in it when I sold it to my brother-in-law 2 years ago, and he hasn't had any problems.
I think you may have a problem related to something other than the requirement to "park in reverse". If you're parking it in reverse every time you shut it down, I'd look for some other problems.
Bob
I put a new battery in it when I sold it to my brother-in-law 2 years ago, and he hasn't had any problems.
I think you may have a problem related to something other than the requirement to "park in reverse". If you're parking it in reverse every time you shut it down, I'd look for some other problems.
Bob
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I have the same car as the original post. I always shift into reverse and never had this issue before. I've had the car almost 5 years. My car developed this DBS thing out of nowhere. So for the yahoo's calling "What's so hard about shifting into reverse" go comment on other posts. Those in the know, tell me more about this BCM Flash; I need it!
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I have the same car as the original post. I always shift into reverse and never had this issue before. I've had the car almost 5 years. My car developed this DBS thing out of nowhere. So for the yahoo's calling "What's so hard about shifting into reverse" go comment on other posts. Those in the know, tell me more about this BCM Flash; I need it!
Thanks.
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REALLY! You give me credit for a grand imagination. You must be the expert I've been looking for. Please tell me more of what you know! I bet your next question would be "did you suddenly forget how to turn your car off"
JACKASS!
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Judging your mentality it's probably safe to assume you're not smart enough to check the battery.
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I have the same car as the original post. I always shift into reverse and never had this issue before. I've had the car almost 5 years. My car developed this DBS thing out of nowhere. So for the yahoo's calling "What's so hard about shifting into reverse" go comment on other posts. Those in the know, tell me more about this BCM Flash; I need it!
Thanks.
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I'm on battery #3, current one is one month old!