frag Posted March 13, 2004 Share Posted March 13, 2004 I just read an article in the paper talking about how newer cars are less and less maintainable and repairable by independent mechanics and DIYselfers. I dont remember the exact figures but the last Volvo has around 15 different computers monitoring hundreds of parameters. And more and more manufacturers refuse to make public the coordinates of these computers. My question is: how is it with Subaru's 04 and 05 models? Do we still have only one Ecu for the engine's function monitoring and one for the AT or has Subaru gone the way of Volvo, GM and even Mercedes on this count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookie Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 when the car becomes a computer factory. BMWs are famous for the battery going flat when left for a few weeks without running. I love the fact that I can leave my 99 Forester at the airport for three weeks and it starts right up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 15? That's nothing. New Caddies have 32! That's scary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SevenSisters Posted March 14, 2004 Share Posted March 14, 2004 You guys probably already know that at least some manufacturers computers store information like speed, throttle position, braking effort, etc which can be used in the event of a crash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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