I Think I Don't Want These Computers in Cars Anymore

DionR said
Trick is, we have to accept the bad with the good sometimes. There are always compromises. Is a speed sensor annoying when it goes out and the trans is blind and forces it into limp mode? Sure, that sucks. But when the trans can use that info to perform better and the speedometer needle doesn't bounce anymore or the cable squeak, maybe it is worth the discomfort once every 30 years.

Complaining about all computers in cars is like saying I'm never going to take another breath so I never have to smell a fart again.

I'm not all against having computers in cars, I was just in one of those moods and proud to own a basic functioning Mopar from the 70's. What I'm not cool with is that computer control excessiveness in modern cars now and the way these sadistic engineers design and implement everything. It's getting out control with the minor features that require permission from a computer to work, trust me, I have experience with some of the problems created by the evil engineering. Fixing a headlight that keeps turning off should not cost $1500 to fix because the BCM is corrupt. Marker lights that turn on and drain the battery even though the switch is turned off should not happen, but the BCM says yes. The parking brake, simple transmission shifter and door handles operating the latches should not be electronic controlled by a computer also making tow rates more expensive.

A lot of people think most of this tech in cars is evolution, but it's actually de-evolution.