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One cannot deny that modern car technology is quite awesome. Once considered technically impossible space-age luxuries, split-zone airconditioned climate control, anti-pinch electric windows, self-operating lights and wipers are now widespread on even very basic models. Additionally, safety systems, which encompass airbags, Anti-lock Brakes and Electronic Stability Control, through to Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, are ever watchful and ready to be deployed, should something go wrong.
Even so, most motorists do not consider the sophistication that goes on behind the scenes. While more recent technologies, such as emergency braking, lane keeping/steering assist and automatic parking involve multiple sensors and Electronic Control Units (ECUs), even basic functions rely on data transfer from ECU to ECU. Just starting an engine on a modern car demands that all ECUs…
