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Post #404,914
by hnick
9/26/15 6:00:39 AM
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New I would...
The OBDII tests are government mandated and defined extensively in formal specifications. There is not a "show firmware version" command or api in the spec. That would have to be in the proprietary tests that are done however the manufacturer wants, eg. Oil Life Remaining; every manufacturer can do that any way they want or not at all. The Germans, in particular, are very fussy about turning over ANY of their proprietary tests. Considering that it would probably take 10 years to get a complete sign off on OBDII specification changes, the settlement will probably be along the lines of "Do you promise to fix it? Soon? Pinky-swear? OK, then... done deal"
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Post #404,920
by Another Scott
9/26/15 10:22:25 AM
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New Ok. Thanks. It'll be interesting to see what they do.
     hmm, maybe its time to buy a vw diesel - (boxley) - (14) - Sept. 24, 2015, 08:44:29 PM EDT
         Good point, VW will pay a fine but what happens to the owners? -NT - (drook) - (13) - Sept. 24, 2015, 09:02:51 PM EDT
             no discounts on atlanta.craigslist.org maybe the news story was urban legend -NT - (boxley) - Sept. 24, 2015, 09:12:17 PM EDT
             A recall has started. - (static) - (11) - Sept. 24, 2015, 10:13:18 PM EDT
                 actually sounds like an opportunity for a software release -NT - (boxley) - Sept. 24, 2015, 10:31:12 PM EDT
                 They've got to prove the cars comply with EPA rules. - (Another Scott) - (9) - Sept. 24, 2015, 11:07:03 PM EDT
                     But how will they verify? Would it be a voluntary recall? - (drook) - (8) - Sept. 25, 2015, 12:40:25 PM EDT
                         Vee have vays of making you cooperate! - (Another Scott) - (7) - Sept. 25, 2015, 01:26:10 PM EDT
                             Feds'll have to strongarm the states for that - (scoenye) - (6) - Sept. 25, 2015, 05:25:05 PM EDT
                                 Can you say "unfunded mandate"? - (drook) - (4) - Sept. 25, 2015, 05:38:39 PM EDT
                                     I wouldn't be surprised if it goes something like this. - (Another Scott) - (2) - Sept. 25, 2015, 05:50:37 PM EDT
                                         I would... - (hnick) - (1) - Sept. 26, 2015, 06:00:39 AM EDT
                                             Ok. Thanks. It'll be interesting to see what they do. -NT - (Another Scott) - Sept. 26, 2015, 10:22:25 AM EDT
                                     I do. Can the Tea Party? -NT - (scoenye) - Sept. 25, 2015, 07:58:57 PM EDT
                                 :-) Good points. - (Another Scott) - Sept. 25, 2015, 05:45:56 PM EDT

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