Vehicle electronics
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Old_Me
Emissary
i wouldn't put too much belief in this clowns channel.
its based on conjecture, from what i can see.
what i very well recall, is back in my mechanic days, and attending several classes on various components for diagnostics, and repairs, is that several other mechanics put together a synopsis that cars WILL BE harder to repair, and diagnose with out specialized testing equipment too costly for the general repair shops....
what we gathered way back then in the early 1970's, was that eventually the average car owner will just have to go back to the dealerships for repairs...cuz way back then, when you bought a brand new car, you only went to the dealerships while the cars were still under warranty, then you went to your regular garage guy...
dealerships saw that as thier demise and ending.........so the manufactures started to "complicate" various systems, like fuel management for one......see any more carburetors lately, on cars coming off the assembly line.....???
they went from carbs, to computer controlled systems, to throttle body injection, to fuel injection to direct injection systems...and guess what...
even thier own mechanics IN THE dealerships, did not know how to repair them.....!!!
but us "general mechanics" did..!!!!
so, this guys video is a bunch of BS......
Old_Me
Emissary
i would not live by that guys video......nor believe a second of it.
i question his knowledge, his sources, etc,etc.
Belt Fed
SAINT
Well i dont doubt some of it. Most of it may be far fetched. But big brother is watching us
Old_Me
Emissary
oh, nearly all vehicles since the late 1980's, has had the proverbial "black box" installed......it gets pulled/downloaded, in the event of a fatal crash.
that same "black box", can be plugged into for diagnostics, and driving information as well that is current.
but what that guys was saying is BS.
Winchester67
Professional
I was surprised to find you have to subscribe to the manufactures service to access some features of the car you bought. Stuff like remote start, which I would never use anyway...too many years of old cars, if I can't see the oil pressure gauge jump when I am starting I am going to figure out why. I just see a "remote start" so the car will be cooled by the A/C when I get in resulting in an engine failure due to no oil pressure! But I thought that was a troubling trend. When I buy a car, I don't want to pay a monthly subscription for the rest of time to use the features I paid for!
Dobbinsky
Custom
Don't forget the national anthem!
Annihilator
Hellion
What he stating is somewhat true, there was a feature awhile back on Fox News concerning some of these things, all 2026 cars will have this crap.
Old_Me
Emissary
i found this about what was on Fox news...
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Based on reports from Fox News and Fox Business, 2026 model-year vehicles are facing significant changes in mandatory technology, primarily focused on driver monitoring and safety, alongside shifting regulatory landscapes regarding fuel efficiency.
Mandatory "Kill Switch" / Driver Monitoring Technology
- Impaired Driving Mandate: Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act passed in 2021, new vehicles (initially projected for the 2026 model year) are required to have anti-drunk driving technology installed, according to Fox News.
- Surveillance Concerns: Critics described in Fox reports refer to this as a "kill switch" system that uses cameras and sensors to monitor a driver’s eye movements, behavior, or breath, which can stop the car from moving if impairment is suspected.
- Functionality: If the software detects potential impairment—which opponents argue could result from distractions, fatigue, or stress—the car may refuse to start, or pull itself over.
- Current Status: While the legislation mandated development by late 2024, NHTSA has been working on the final standards to determine which technologies will be required, with 2026 being the target for rollout.
Fox News +3
Other 2026 Vehicle Trends
- Fuel Standards: Reports indicate that 2026 vehicles may see different fuel efficiency standards, with some political discourse aiming to end regulations that push start/stop technology, which has been described by critics as unpopular.
- Electric Vehicles (EVs): The 2026 market is expected to see a rise in more affordable, new EVs like the Kia EV3/EV4 and increased competition, potentially without the previous level of government incentives.
- New Tech/Features: Vehicles are increasingly using sensor technology (cameras, lidar, radar) for safety features like advanced emergency braking.
- Robotaxis: Uber and Waymo are testing sixth-generation robotaxi technology, which uses a 16-camera system and other sensors to navigate with no driver present, designed for better performance in heavy traffic and extreme weather.
Fox News +6
You didn't mention the sensors in the seats, gas sniffers, they will know if you're drinking, what you ate, who you dated and how long it's been!
If the sniffer detects something strange in your passenger's seat it auto dials the cell phone of the person who usually occupies that seat and can send photographic evidence as well!
OldGrunt
Professional
Dear Lord, what happens if I fart in my own car?!You didn't mention the sensors in the seats, gas sniffers, they will know if you're drinking, what you ate, who you dated and how long it's been!
If the sniffer detects something strange in your passenger's seat it auto dials the cell phone of the person who usually occupies that seat and can send photographic evidence as well!
Annihilator
Hellion
Still it’s all crapshoot, big brother again
Old_Me
Emissary
then i'd be in HUGE TROUBLE....You didn't mention the sensors in the seats, gas sniffers, they will know if you're drinking, what you ate, who you dated and how long it's been!
If the sniffer detects something strange in your passenger's seat it auto dials the cell phone of the person who usually occupies that seat and can send photographic evidence as well!
cuz i gave a homeless woman a ride to the shelter
guess i had better sell my car now, and maybe get a pair of roller blades instead..???
Old_Me
Emissary
well, for one, you could blow a hole in the seat...???
another thing might be that you fog up all the windows with a thick layer of film, that even razor blades cannot remove..??
best case scenario would be all the prisons that have the death penalty would want you to be thier executioner, for the "gas chamber"...???