Re: FW: doh! -Reply

["Khan M. Klatt" <kmk@pacificrim.net>]

At 3:31 PM -0400 8/7/98, 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.
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>Law enforcement benefits:

This sounds possibly believeable.


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>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.

This sound like complete B.S.

I would like to see your 'friends' sources. No offense, I just like
verifying things before I go believing them.

-Khan

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Khan Klatt
1997 VW Jetta GLX, Emerald Green
 --> Biber Beige Leather
 --> All-weather Package
 --> Clarion CD Changer
 --> Locking gas door
 --> AirCondition Mod
 --> Bilstein HD
 --> Neuspeed Sofsport
 --> Mintex Redbox Brake Pads
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