think your newer Audi is hard to service -now-?

[Emre Washburn]

Mercedes has their newer cars major parts (motors, trannys) chipped to
only accept new, from the factory replacements. Say bye bye to gettign
used parts for the next line of Audis :-(



-- 
Emre
92 //S4
90 Cq
40 valves to many!

On Fri, 30 Jul 2004 18:48:59 -0400, Brett Dikeman <brett at cloud9.net> wrote:
> If you thought your car was getting hard to service now- just wait.
> Auto companies don't appear  to have signed on yet, but the microchip
> industry is having a complete wet dream with regards to "intelligent"
> fasteners.
> 
> Fastener is the wrong word- "lockout system" is much better.
> 
> "* Service. Microchips embedded in fasteners respond only to
> encrypted signals, restricting access to service procedures. These
> procedures would be stored in fastener control software, ensuring
> installation of authorized replacement parts. A central database
> would retain information on fastener status and maintenance history.
> All data would be accessible instantly to document warranty claims.
> 
> Original parts with unique, electronically controlled serial numbers
> could be authenticated from the central database prior to assembly.
> Software also could manage inventory through a central database, as
> well as provide service manuals for access by technicians.
> 
> * Customization. Intelligent fasteners could allow easy part
> change-out in aftermarket customization while giving OEMs greater
> control of genuine part"
> 
> http://smt.pennnet.com/Articles/Article_Display.cfm?Section=Articles&Subsection=Display&ARTICLE_ID=207838
> 
> (originally found on Slashdot, but not exactly the same crowd as Audifans).
> 
> I can't see anyone in their right minds buying a car with this technology.
> 
> Brett
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