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Automakers to Make Diagnostic Codes Available

Posted by michael on from the keys-to-the-kingdom dept.

Rubbersoul writes "As reported on /. a few months ago independent auto repair shops are a bit tense about not having access to car computer diagnostic codes. Well it seems that now the auto makers will share these codes after all. According to an article at CNN the codes will be available to all professional mechanics as well as amateurs working out of their garage at home. Good to see the auto makers came around on this one, even if it did take Congress to help a bit."

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  1. GNU Automake by huhmz · · Score: 4, Funny

    Am i the only one who though for about .8 seconds that the article was about GNU Automake?

    I best cut down on the wine I think...

  2. Will it have hidden commands like the R2D2 robot? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    Sound the horn twice, and select third gear = "Bring me my light saber"

    Select first, third, then fifth gear, then turn on the radio = "Call Princess Leia on my cell phone"

    Doubtless you can make up others :-)

  3. Corps are shafting us again by Waffle+Iron · · Score: 4, Funny
    This situation is like if you had a car and they kept the specs closed so that you couldn't figure out how to...

    ... wait -- no need for a car analogy on this topic.

    Never mind.

  4. Diagnostic code list: by MrEd · · Score: 3, Funny
    Hey, I got a sneak copy of the universal error code manual... check it out:


    CODE 0000-FFFF:


    YOUR CAR IS BROKEN. BUY A NEW ONE.

    --

    Wah!