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A trade magazine, http://www.todaysmotorvehicles.com/article/5-myths-about-connected-cars/ ran this article by Shaun Kirby, Cisco Consulting CTO, "5 Myths About Connected Cars". Haven't read anything this funny all year, some clips include:
Myth: Securing connected cars requires breakthroughs in security technology.
Fact: Connected cars are extremely complex, with many sensors, computers, and networks, along with an ever-growing list of features. Fortunately, technologies already exist that have proven effective in securing some of the largest enterprise information technology (IT) infrastructures. Existing technologies are well equipped to keep drivers and their data safe now and into the future.
...and this one, the punch line at the end had me rolling in the aisle:
Myth: Automakers are responsibile for securing connected cars.
Fact: The vehicle manufacturer is just one link in the security chain. Multiple tiers of suppliers, dealerships, developers of aftermarket devices and services, regulatory bodies, and other industries creating devices and services that interact with connected cars are all responsible for keeping cars and drivers safe and secure.
It is especially important for third parties who provide connected car applications to have secure infrastructures. For instance, a mall operator installing vehicle-to-infrastructure units to guide heavy traffic to optimal parking spots will need to ensure that all the proper security controls are in place.
(Score: 5, Interesting) by VLM on Monday September 11 2017, @12:09PM (2 children)
You probably mean ODB-II.
I had the misfortune of owning a pre-ODB-II car and not only was the software proprietary but the idiot light was non-standard, so every model out there interfaced differently, paper clip these wires on this car to watch that bulb morse code some code it was technically illegal for you to know what it means.
At least with my ODB-II cars I've been using the same cheap code scanner for 10+ years and now I use a $15 bluetooth scanner on my phone for a couple years and its worked pretty well for identifying parts to replace.
People will claim the OBD-II codes tell you exactly what to replace which technically isn't true. I had one situation where the readiness indicators wouldn't ever clear, total WTF, turns out if I watch the coolant temp it never goes above Z degrees where the readiness indicator doesn't detect "engine all warmed up" until Z+5 degrees. Wasn't a sensor problem; replaced the stuck open thermostat and all was well.
Another time I had a Saturn which output camshaft position sensor failures or some ridiculous similar thing, which is funny because the saturns don't have camshaft position sensors. Thats their funny "saturn speak" way of reporting misfires. Usually this means the coil packs connections are corroded or the plug wires are worn out, which fixed it.
(Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday September 11 2017, @08:16PM (1 child)
It's OBD (On-Board Diagnostics).
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(Score: 2) by Gaaark on Monday September 11 2017, @09:28PM
It's a problem with his OCD.
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