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Today's car and its complexities, illustrated
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Today's car and its complexities, illustrated
This is an image taken from the 2010 XC60 wiring diagram pdf (many thanks to moderator JDS60R for the Volvo wiring diagrams we have). While scrolling through the document, this image struck me. It's the best illustration of how complex today's cars are. Those grey circles are control modules. Translated, control modules are expensive, proprietary electrical boxes.
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1998 V70, no dash lights on
1997 850 T5 [gone] w/ MSD ignition coil, Hallman manual boost controller, injectors, R bumper, OMP strut brace
2004 V70 R [gone]
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And none of them can be talked to by anything but dealer software! YAY!
If you have a problem with one of today's newer cars, there's about an 70% chance it has something to do with a software issue, even on something as "simple" as a Honda.
I miss my 80's cars and their (relative) simplicity. So what if they were shaped like wedges of cheese?
If you have a problem with one of today's newer cars, there's about an 70% chance it has something to do with a software issue, even on something as "simple" as a Honda.
I miss my 80's cars and their (relative) simplicity. So what if they were shaped like wedges of cheese?
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Hopefully soon the newest PPC will be out. I don't see many of the old ones for sale but its a great way to talk to all your modules for about $200.
http://www.ppc-diagnostic.com/
Yikes -3920 SEK is like $496 bucks
http://www.ppc-diagnostic.com/
Yikes -3920 SEK is like $496 bucks
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