Mythical Zero Pitch

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Mythical Zero Pitch

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I guess they didn't find the correct adjustment here either.
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Mmmmm. thats a pretty big Oooops !
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-n ... d-12689927

apparently a software glitch.
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Software glitch or a faulty zero pitch interlock for a clutch or engine control that gave some trouble and was bypassed?
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