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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. Err.... by Anhaedra · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Wasn't this on Slashdot a while back?

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  2. The difference is obvious by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Cars not functioning properly result in accidents or people being stranded. People not being able to interface them is bad. X-boxes not working properly (as far as the submitter's analogy goes) result in piracy. People being able to interface with them is bad.

  3. Re:"cheap" cars by elasticwings · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Personally, I love my little Elantra. I just crossed 60K miles and changed the timing belt. Other than that, the only maintanence I've had to do is oil/filter change. I've never seen the check engine light on my car. :P