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Automakers Try To Keep Repair Codes Secret

Posted by michael on from the customers-getting-serviced dept.

An anonymous reader writes "Can't get the trouble codes out of your car's computer? Congress wants to help. I think it's odd that they think it's your God-given right to reverse-engineer your car, but not your XBox. Why aren't the automakers bashing these third-party code readers over the head with the DMCA while they still can?" This debate has been going on for several years.

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  1. Re:Or in other words... by Profane+MuthaFucka · · Score: 5, Funny

    Depending on where you park the car, you could just leave it unlocked and someone will come along and remove the radio for you, free of charge!

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  2. Re:Saturn service by four12 · · Score: 5, Funny

    How did they find their car when it was time to go home?

    I have the amazing ability to remember a random sequence of letters and numbers.

    Most vehicles have them stamped in metal plates on the front and/or rear bumpers.