[Dr. Sivana]

If you worked in the auto industry in engineering or development, you would know what that date represents.

Okay, what does that represent, besides more computers under the hood? And does it affect cars that didn't get a major revision in that year (e.g a 1995 Buick Roadmaster vs. a 1994?)

[Neidermeyer]

1996 was first year for OBD2 ,, integrated systems mean one component failing screws up A LOT ,, it also means stored systems data which can be accessed by law enforcement... I would love to have a replacement computer for my car 2003 that I could tune via laptop... I put way too many miles on a car to not have a modern one though...