No more locked factory PCMs? Good luck, but I doubt that will fly :rolljerk:
Well yeah, of course the manufacturers are going not going to like this.
I love the, âsince we the taxpayers own you now just give us the codesâ comments.
Nice little conflict of interest brewing on this one with Government Motors.
this hs been around/ttempted for a for awhile, its a good thing
OBD11 was supposed to be about this, but manufacts found loops
Most scan tools are readily availbe, they just cost big $$ I wouldnât expect vag com like functionality ub3R cheap on every car⌠Generally speaking Iâve never heard of you absolutly having to go to a dealer for a diagnosis on something
Back in the news and getting traction in Massachusetts: http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5irynCE5HJW5TAy0sajBlaarg0qzgD9H1JKG85
plug in your M5 and see how much connectivity you have other than generic P codes, lol, itâs borderline comical.
So for the shop owners out there, would this help you or not really?
The bill failed:
I still have a dreamâŚ
whoâs got more vested in the big three? the government or mom and pop trying to make a buck? this was doomed from day one. mom and pop cannot afford lobbyists and bribes⌠but the big three & more have deep pockets to keep their secrets.
Bump:
The owner or lessee of the vehicle must be able to âdirectlyâ access all of that âthrough a mobile-based application.â (Unfortunately, âmobile-based applicationâ doesnât appear to be defined.) If they choose, they can also grant permission so âall mechanical data shall be directly accessible by an independent motor vehicle repair facility or a class 1 dealer
Another bump:
âThis will be the most advanced Right To Repair law in the world, opening wireless automotive diagnostics and unleashing a world of possible apps.â
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