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[Character2]

Just curious, but it would appear that the ECU on a 2.2 petrol auto prevents the engine powering up when both the brake pedal and the accelerator are applied simultaneously, not encountered that before on an auto - would be a serious problem on a drag race car ! Can't hold it on the brake and bring up the revs for a launch (fast getaway). Yeah, I know, obviously this isn't (a) a drag race vehicle (b) its not often you need to brake and apply throttle at the same time - its obviously either a safety feature or another things that's faulty on this ol' Barge.

[TheBoy]

Not noticed on any of mine, all have whiched have been launch started.

Never owned a 4 pot though

[Kevin Wood]

I think the 3.2 ECU only gives you long enough for a quick stall test before it shuts down.

[Andy B]

The DBW throttle has 'switched off' on all cars I've driven that has one ie my 1.7 TD Astra, SWMBO's 1600 16vv Astra, my Dad's Kia, my Merc

[Henry Hubbard]

I used to have a 2.2 auto Zafira (2001 model) and it would certainly allow me to floor the throttle and hold the car on the brake like that for a fast getaway. I only ever held it for a second at most - don't want to boil the oil and melt the torque converter seals.

[Lazydocker]

Not noticed, I manage to launch start mine whenever I want

[chrisgixer]

Driving with big work boots, its quite possible to drive an auto with both pedals pressed. But having noticed as much, I thought ok " let's see what happens "

After a short while, say 5 seconds at 70, I noticed the car start to stutter, and lifted immediately. No ill effects and I haven't done it since.

So I'd say yes. It does. But only above a certain speed. I guess the auto box doesn't like a constant speed signal, and the brake light switch activated at the same time.

[TheBoy]

Ah, yes, only ever tried from standing start, or a quick left foot dab if an overtake is mistimed, and I need not to run into the car in front (though personally I'd like to drive over the top of slow cars)