Bill Freeman wrote:

Paul,

I have one second-hand story the is in favor of
the computer systems - albeit, much older and
simpler ones.   A friend has a K-wagon, it quit
running.  The triple ignition on-off cycle ( I think)
sets the idiot lights into a code flashing routine so
you don't even need a reader.   He called the dealer
and they told him that the code meant the throttle
body was bad.  He replaced it with a rebuilt, and
the car has run for the last 3-4 yrs just fine.

OBD 2 is a lot more complex, but why not a
readout on the dash of what part number and
name needs to be replaced?  This should not
be a lot more difficult than what they have now and
might actually work.  Car says "Ignition wires
and plugs, part #s 123-44-5566 and 345-55 need
replacing".  I feel a bit sorry for the poor mech
trying to make a living on this stuff.  He will
make money on the parts he changes, but
will have a LOT of angry customers.

One test for Old/young.  Did you know
that Paul McCartney was in a band
before 'Wings'?  If so, what was the
name of the band?

;-)

Bill

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