Proposed Law To Open Code ... In Cars

SEWilco writes: "A Minneapolis Star Tribune story points out that small repair shops say they lose money because they don't have access to car computer codes. These 'codes' are the diagnostic messages used by onboard computers to report problems and perform tests. Older designs only required a jumper wire to make a test light flash code patterns, certain dashboard actions to display codes, or a cheap display terminal from a parts store. Now the interfaces and code meanings are more complex and undocumented, so only auto dealer repair shops can easily find causes of some problems. U.S. Senate S.2617 and House H. R. 2735 would force auto manufacturers to share the codes. Sen. Wellstone says that manufacturers are acting like a cartel, blocking independent shops and car owners. But GM is being helpful."

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Re:I own an Acura RSX..

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Why not go to http://www.helminc.com/helm/homepage.asp and go to the repair infomation section and purchase the factory service manual and electronic troubleshooting manual and do it yourself? you should also become a member of http://www.rsxworld.com if you are not already, so that you can learn more about your vehicle.