Posted on 07/25/2013 1:42:55 PM PDT by mandaladon
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I’m sure the key is just sending a signal to the powertrain controller. Which controls the ignition and fuel systems.
So really no difference if you have the “button” or a key to turn on.
Real fun when your steering is overridden.
I’m taking this with a little grain of salt here.
The lights in this vehicle are analog. I don’t see how you turn them on electronically. I don’t see how you control the steering or brakes either.
Perhaps things worked different in 2010, as mine is a 2006, but I’m still shaking my head here.
* Real fun when your steering is overridden. *
THET’S WATCHA CALL ADVENTURE DRIVIN’!
BTTT
An increasing number of vehicles now use an electric power steering assist system. The most obvious purpose is as part of the “auto-parallel-park” systems, but even cars without that gadgetry have the (presumably computer-linked) electric steering hardware. It’s on-track to replace the hydraulic assist systems, at least in light-duty vehicles.
I remember back in the 60s a buddy of mine hit a pretty small tree (maybe 8 inch trunk dia) with an Olds 4-4-2. It absolutely clobbered that car and put him in the hospital.
LOL my 67 Camaro may be safer to drive than I ever expected....
As far as I know, ignition switches are still hard wired. Just turn the key off.
Oh, for the days of American muscle cars and leaded gas.
Someone rear-ended my 2007 Fusion at the end of May. Finally got it into the shop today. Temporary insurance replacement? 2013 Sorento, no key, just a fob, push button start. I do not like. You have to take it out of your pocket to unlock the car, but don’t DARE forget it in the car when you get out and lock the car. A VERY silly system, if you ask me!
The idea that Big Brother can monitor/jam your car is not appealing in any way. Time to get out the bicycle and in a couple of months, get a studded bike snow tire for the winter (not kidding, they do make these)
Given your nic, is there an ex-wife somewhere who should be concerned? (Just askin'...)
I usually did the distributor rotor at the same time, and took a hard look at the distributor cap as well.
I still have a timing light buried in the big garage toolbox. And feeler gauges, etc.
That is correct.
As I understand it, these auto park systems have a safety system that prevents injury to drivers that accidentally obstruct the steering wheel during the auto park sequence.
This should make an average driver able to overpower the power assist system by preventing the wheel from turning in the assist direction, however, but, depending on HOW the safety system works (electronic or mechanical force limitation), I cannot assert that a driver could maintain control.
I know of no hydraulic assist systems with an electronic control valve, fortunately, because no one could overpower a hydraulic system.
Anything on the CAN bus is hackable. I have seen 54 onboard computers on the CAN bus (Lexus LS 460). Imagine the power seat moving foreword and up while the tilt and telescope steering column moves back and down for example.
>>The steering on all cars is a mechanical linkage.
Not so.
While “vast majority” would be true, cars with electric steering are being developed and hitting the road in numbers shortly.
Nissan Develops Fully Electric Steer-By-Wire System, Will Go On Sale Next Year
http://blog.caranddriver.com/nissan-develops-fully-electric-steer-by-wire-system-will-go-on-sale-next-year/
See my previous post.
Lots of cars have keyless ignition these days. Just have the fob in your pocket and push the start/stop button.
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