It's all Star Treks fault.

Customer: "But I just wanted you to scan it, so I know what the problem is."

LaForge: "Computer, run diagnostic"

I blame Scotty...

I noticed a lot of the local stores near me don't scan cars for free anymore. Honestly, you can get a code reader for less than $20 now.

I'm waiting on service tools that allow you to use Alexa or Google to access vehicle data. You can already use Alexa to check the gas level in your FCA product, why not ask it what the current voltage is to the throttle position sensor?

slefain said:

I'm waiting on service tools that allow you to use Alexa or Google to access vehicle data. You can already use Alexa to check the gas level in your FCA product, why not ask it what the current voltage is to the throttle position sensor?

I could arrange this with an ELM327 client program and P-brain.

The Enterprise D's computer operating system is called LCARS. It even has the word CAR in the name. It's meant to be. 

GameboyRMH said:

slefain said:

I'm waiting on service tools that allow you to use Alexa or Google to access vehicle data. You can already use Alexa to check the gas level in your FCA product, why not ask it what the current voltage is to the throttle position sensor?

I could arrange this with an ELM327 client program and P-brain.

But can that thing unplug the connector and look for corrosion or a broken wire?

Most illogical.

In reply to Streetwiseguy :

If the plot needs it to, yes.

Streetwiseguy said:

GameboyRMH said:

slefain said:

I'm waiting on service tools that allow you to use Alexa or Google to access vehicle data. You can already use Alexa to check the gas level in your FCA product, why not ask it what the current voltage is to the throttle position sensor?

I could arrange this with an ELM327 client program and P-brain.

But can that thing unplug the connector and look for corrosion or a broken wire?

https://forscan.org

It can certainly help point you in the right direction. 

McCoy: Just use the damn keyboard.

Scotty: Ah, a keyboard. How quaint.

vwcorvette said:

D2

 

McCoy: Just use the damn keyboard.

Scotty: Ah, a keyboard. How quaint.

Forget Doc Brown's flying car and Marty's hover board. Where the hell can I get some transparent aluminum?