Is it possible??

[4mm]

I've purposely tried this on my 2010 Toyota Sequoia while driving 30mph, all it did was make a buzzing sound like the gear teeth slightly grinding, but no engagement. No damage at all, and yes I was able to shift into reverse just like if I was going from park.

[Stuart Adams]

Originally Posted by 4MuscleMachines

I've purposely tried this on my 2010 Toyota Sequoia while driving 30mph, all it did was make a buzzing sound like the gear teeth slightly grinding, but no engagement. No damage at all, and yes I was able to shift into reverse just like if I was going from park.

That took some balls

[EBMC]

Originally Posted by 4MuscleMachines

I've purposely tried this on my 2010 Toyota Sequoia while driving 30mph, all it did was make a buzzing sound like the gear teeth slightly grinding, but no engagement. No damage at all, and yes I was able to shift into reverse just like if I was going from park.

Was there alcohol involved in that experiment?

[rwhite692]

Have you asked....the manufacturer?

Maybe the system that is supposed to prevent this from being possible, did not do it's job (software glitch?)

Mark I'm sure you won't base your decision on some informal internet polling...

[DFRESH]

Originally Posted by bigtyme1

OK, I have a claim at work from a guy who claims his son kicked his tranmission into reverse, The car lifted in the air and shattered the rear casing, This is a 2000 Mercedes SL500. A/T. Now I have seen Nascars slammed into reverse but I know they are built for it. What do you think?

I always wondered how you guys made your decisions on claims like this.

What did you end up doing Mark? I would try it in my Benz to see if it can be done but want to make sure the claim will be approved if I tell them the same story.

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[bigtyme1]

Originally Posted by DFRESH

I always wondered how you guys made your decisions on claims like this.

What did you end up doing Mark? I would try it in my Benz to see if it can be done but want to make sure the claim will be approved if I tell them the same story.

D

I'm not going there!

[Vince@Meanstreets]

Originally Posted by bigtyme1

OK, I have a claim at work from a guy who claims his son kicked his tranmission into reverse, The car lifted in the air and shattered the rear casing, This is a 2000 Mercedes SL500. A/T. Now I have seen Nascars slammed into reverse but I know they are built for it. What do you think?

On a 2000 Benz it would depend on how fast they were going and what RPM the engine was when it occured. Most electronic transmissions won't do anything till the TC and speed sensor gets to a certain rpm.
I would question the claim if they were travelling forward at all or if it was even an accident. Don't you guys have inspectors? I'd ask for more details. Was this car sitting still? How fast did it go into reverse? How high did it jump in the air. Also what caused the car to lift in the air?

Are you with an insurance company or work for Mercedes?
Hey if we're gonna help you with work can you get our rates lowered?