Re: FW: doh! -Reply

[David Strope <dstrope@erols.com>]

Sounds like he is feeding you a line of shit.


Greg_Coombs@esd.tracor.com wrote:
> 
>      I sent the info about the new VW warranty enforcement to a friend and
>      he sent me back this info.  Pretty shocking.
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> Also, the new OBD-III will be hooked into GPS.  It records top speed
> information, location on whereabouts, and also be hooked into the OBD-III
> chip.  When the OBD-III sensor is tripped and the 'check engine' light is
> engaged, this information is also sent to the GPS satellite.  The DMV can
> query this information, and retrieve top vehicle speeds and if they are
> excessive, report them to the insurance company through VIN
> interpretation.  They can also send you a letter stating to get your
> emissions checked by the tripped check engine light, and you will have to
> go to the emissions station and get it rectified.
> 
> Law enforcement benefits:
> 
> during a high speed chase, if that may be the case, they officer can
> relay your tag# to an onboard computer system hooked into GPS.  The
> GPS can then tap into your ECU, and either slow you down or
> temporarily disable the vehicle.
> 
> Suck's eh?