GrayStrider Report post Posted August 18, 2014 Saw this on Yahoo news tonight: http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/08/16/car-crashes-into-altadena-pool-1-rescued/ Not exactly where you'd want to park your FFH (or any car, for that matter)! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sleddog Report post Posted August 18, 2014 Saw this on the news. Looks like the guy left some rubber when he mashed the go pedal. I'm pretty sure it's totaled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kuzzi Report post Posted August 18, 2014 With the lack of a physical lock knob, I have always figured that with its last ounce of power that the car would automatically unlock the doors once it realized it was submerged. This man may know the answer to that query. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corncobs Report post Posted August 18, 2014 One good example why to wear appropriate foot enclosure while operating a vehicle. I have to say even under water the FFH sure looks good. 2 usererror and Hybrider reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted August 18, 2014 Well you know the WWII subs were hybrids. :) BTW in case you didn't know, you pull the door handle twice and it will unlock. 2 usererror and GrySql reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridbear Report post Posted August 18, 2014 Oh no! That stinks! Poor guy! Hope his insurance will get him a new FFH! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
usererror Report post Posted August 19, 2014 I too, saw this on Fox News today (don't judge me!). It seems that many of the cars I've owned or own, end up in newsworthy situations. :camera: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteveB_TX Report post Posted August 19, 2014 Wow! For a moment there I thought it might be GrySqls ride. The description of the car and driver fit. Hmmm... ;) 1 corncobs reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrySql Report post Posted August 19, 2014 Wow! For a moment there I thought it might be GrySqls ride. The description of the car and driver fit. Hmmm... ;)i wash my car a lot but not that much! Besides, my swimming pool that sits on the back lawn is currently out of service, I had a puncture.It happened at an inopportune moment and my rubber duck ring float is also damaged. Good thing summer is half over. 2 corncobs and SteveB_TX reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GrayStrider Report post Posted August 19, 2014 Glad the guy was able to get out, but sad to see the submerged FFH. Thanks acdii: "BTW in case you didn't know, you pull the door handle twice and it will unlock." I didn't know that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tr7driver Report post Posted August 19, 2014 I can't help but wonder about the chance of an electrical shock from the HVB in that situation. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted August 19, 2014 Well apparently a non issue since the guy got out unscathed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hybridbear Report post Posted August 19, 2014 I can't help but wonder about the chance of an electrical shock from the HVB in that situation.I don't think there's much risk. I believe one of the documents for first responders mentioned that in a situation like this the HVB is isolated from the rest of the car electrically. 1 keybman reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keybman Report post Posted August 19, 2014 I can't help but wonder about the chance of an electrical shock from the HVB in that situation.I don't think there's much risk. I believe one of the documents for first responders mentioned that in a situation like this the HVB is isolated from the rest of the car electrically. I was wondering about the same thing. Obviously in this case, the water cushioned the impact and the car went under water. But what if there was a crash first, before the submersion. Could there then be exposed wires/connections that could cause a shock risk. After all, isn't that why we have the "HYBRID" symbol emblazoned on the front doors, and the motor having orange parts - to warn 1st responders? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
acdii Report post Posted August 19, 2014 In the event of an impact, the HVB is immediately disconnected, much the same way a fuel pump is shut down on a regular car. Sensors detect an impact and shut down the relays. If the car hits the water hard enough to trigger an air bag, you can bet the HVB relays will be disabled too. 1 keybman reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keybman Report post Posted August 20, 2014 Good to know. Thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
