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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:get a new car company or get some smarts. by AviLazar · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    I know it is TOTALLY way off topic, and I do admit that the post was interesting - but cursing eight times in a 293 word post....just seemed a bit excessive to me. Anyone agree?

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