I have a KIA, it is decent but I would love more freedom ans I sont trust that access will remain free. VW is paid now.

I am in europe and looking to buy in2027.

  • SaveTheTuaHawk@lemmy.caEnglish
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    15 days ago

    OBD ports were not designed as IO ports. OBD plugins can cause parasitic draws, fires and fry the ECU.

    • roofuskit@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      15 days ago

      Huge portions of the auto industry use them as such, including rental companies and insurance carriers.

      I think I’ll take the actions of the people who actually pay money based on those consequences rather than a rando on the internet.

      • TarantulaFudge@startrek.websiteEnglish
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        3 days ago

        I mean that’s exactly why I don’t use these devices. ODB port is not designed to be used for extended periods of time. I’ve had them fail on me before. It’s a diagnostic port not a USB port. There are a lot of things connecting to the bus already.