Chrysler recalls 469,000 SUVs worldwide over gearshift issue

Gerald · 05-11-13, 11:10 AM

Luckily I do not own a Chrysler.

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(Reuters) - Chrysler Group LLC is recalling about 469,000 SUVs worldwide to update software after some vehicles' circuit boards were found to be transmitting signals that trigger inadvertent gearshifts to neutral, the No. 3 U.S. automaker said Saturday.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...94A0AK20130511

Note: Sat May 11, 2013 11:31am EDT

MH · 05-11-13, 11:21 AM

One of those things that happen from time to time to every major car maker.

Spoon 11th · 05-11-13, 11:22 AM

Why the recall for just a software update. I can update my TV firmware with USB flash drive, why not my car?

Gerald · 05-11-13, 11:48 AM

I guess the problem is a bit more technically focused to just do a software update.

05-11-13, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Vendor

Luckily I do not own a Chrysler.

http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/...94A0AK20130511

Note: Sat May 11, 2013 11:31am EDT

And that is why I do not like the fact that cars turn more and more into computers who take over control...

Gerald · 05-11-13, 01:09 PM

^Good computer skills needed in today's car world

MH · 05-11-13, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Nippelspanner

And that is why I do not like the fact that cars turn more and more into computers who take over control...

It is occasional software glitches or smelly inefficient engines which break down all the time.
Looking back at average cars of 70s or 80s there is nothing much we are missing here.

Platapus · 05-11-13, 02:04 PM

Sounds like Chrysler is doing what needs to be done.

Catfish · 05-11-13, 02:28 PM

I'd better not know the gloating if it would have been Toyota ..

MH · 05-11-13, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Catfish

I'd better not know the gloating if it would have been Toyota ..

...or BMW.

Betonov · 05-11-13, 03:48 PM

That's why I love late nineties cars. A lot more advanced than the klankers of eighties, but no bloody computers.

Cruise control, skid control, speed control, thanks, I got my brain for that.

Red October1984 · 05-11-13, 04:18 PM

I don't think I would ever drive a Chrysler, Kia, or Scion.

Ford or Chevy...it's as simple as that.

Jimbuna · 05-11-13, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Betonov

That's why I love late nineties cars. A lot more advanced than the klankers of eighties, but no bloody computers.

Cruise control, skid control, speed control, thanks, I got my brain for that.

I must admit I have similar opinions.

Betonov · 05-11-13, 05:46 PM

We used to own a KIA Sephia 1996. in 8 years we only had to change the battery. Worked flawlesly.

But Sephias were known that if you bought one that didn't fail on you the first month it would last until the day you die. But if it failed in the first month you'd be better of with a rusty bicycle. Depends which shift made them it seems

Stealhead · 05-11-13, 06:47 PM

If you want a car that has no computer in it you need to go much farther back than the late 90's I am afraid to say.

Depending on the maker and model you'll need to go back all the way to the mid 70's in most cases.Most cars have had computers in them for quite some time now.Just because you do not clearly
interface with a computer does not mean that your car dose not one have inside it.

For example if your car has fuel injection and was manufactured after 1984 a computer is controlling your engine.Another example emissions controls a computer controls that as well.Granted these types of computers use fairly simple algorithms unlike a computer required to control an all wheel drive system or a traction control system which would require a more complex computer.

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Stealhead Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 5,421 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	If you want a car that has no computer in it you need to go much farther back than the late 90's I am afraid to say. Depending on the maker and model you'll need to go back all the way to the mid 70's in most cases.Most cars have had computers in them for quite some time now.Just because you do not clearly interface with a computer does not mean that your car dose not one have inside it. For example if your car has fuel injection and was manufactured after 1984 a computer is controlling your engine.Another example emissions controls a computer controls that as well.Granted these types of computers use fairly simple algorithms unlike a computer required to control an all wheel drive system or a traction control system which would require a more complex computer. Last edited by Stealhead; 05-11-13 at 07:05 PM.

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MH Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 3,184 Downloads: 248 Uploads: 0	One of those things that happen from time to time to every major car maker.

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Spoon 11th Seasoned Skipper Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Finland Posts: 689 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	Why the recall for just a software update. I can update my TV firmware with USB flash drive, why not my car?

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	That's why I love late nineties cars. A lot more advanced than the klankers of eighties, but no bloody computers. Cruise control, skid control, speed control, thanks, I got my brain for that.

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Betonov Navy Seal Join Date: May 2009 Location: Slovenia Posts: 8,647 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	We used to own a KIA Sephia 1996. in 8 years we only had to change the battery. Worked flawlesly. But Sephias were known that if you bought one that didn't fail on you the first month it would last until the day you die. But if it failed in the first month you'd be better of with a rusty bicycle. Depends which shift made them it seems