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Questions tagged [software]

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Are there requirements for building a car-PC and it's software?

I am currently rebuilding a car as a hobby. As a part of it I am planning on building in a car PC with custom software for some multimedia usage, navigation and some diagnose usage. I know there are pre-built systems to buy and install in the car…
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Why would my odometer reset to the same mileage whenever I turn off the ignition?

I have a 2000 Nissan Altima and the odometer (not trip meter) reads 86186 miles when I first start the car. As it's driven, the odometer seems to work correctly, incrementing miles. But if I turn off the ignition the odometer resets to 86186 miles…
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Determine which features of a car are software locked

It's an open secret that a lot of cars these days are built with all of the hardware that they need to perform the operations of "extras" whether or not you pay for them. They're then software locked in the car's control system in the hopes that…
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Does Fiat need dedicated FiCom OBD hardware and software for diagnostics?

I got an ELM 327 with Bluetooth from my brother in law. We have tested it in his Chevrolet Aveo with several apps and it works like a charm. When I tried it on my Fiat Panda 2012, the apps couldn't connect and some apps notify me that no compatible…
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Car radio that I can develop for

Is there a such thing as a car radio that I can develop software for? It can run Windows or Linux OS. I have a radio that currently runs Windows CE but I can't find an easy way to load any software onto it.
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How to reboot car software in Renault Megane e-Tech EV? (2023)

I have an issue with the car software misbehaving (won't release charging cable) which I think could go away if I could restart the car's software. Locking/unlocking the car doesn't reboot. Infotainment seems to be entirely separate — I can restart…
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How could a battery issue lead failures in ABS, Cruise control, stop-start, etc?

We have a 2014 VW Golf (diesel automatic) and recently we have started getting sporadic "christmas tree" errors when starting it. A few seconds after starting the engine, we get error after error reported in various systems: parking brake…
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Software for Exploded Views

I would like to know if there is any software that allows me to see the exploded view of the various parts/components of the car. I´m looking for something like ETKA for VAG cars but I would like to know if there is a more general solution that has…
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Looking for software/device to track members of a riding group

We are a group of bike rider; whenever we go on a trip its been a little difficult to manage the location of all riders. Like If somebody left behind how can we find exact location of the bike. Do we have any Device/Software by which we can…
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OBD2 to USB Cable for Windows 10

One could put an argument that this question is about software and not mechanics, however now-days everything is computerized (including cars and their diagnostic tools) so I believe this question belongs here as this is where one intuitively look…
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Cars with too much fangled software

For cars with a push button parking brake, is there a universal method to unlock the parking brake, eg when a crucial circuit board malfunctions? For cars with a push button engine start and steering wheel unlock, is there a universal method to…
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Which Engine Control Module (ECM) Software version do I need to fix the Emissions Service Action 24DR for 2014 Volkswagen Passat?

Which Engine Control Module (ECM) Software version do I need to fix the Emissions Service Action 24DR issue for 2014 Volkswagen Passat? Some details below: The Emissions Service Action 24DR issue: Current Engine Control Module (ECM) software may…
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EPS and GMC steering wheel vibrations

I recently went and got a recall done for my EPS on my 2015 GMC Sierra 1500. When i got it back from the deal I had vibrations in my steering wheel. This recall was a flash update on the software for the EPS. I am trying to figure out how this…
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Software removed from Honda 2017 radio

I'm from Poland. I removed the software from the radio in Honda Accord Hybrid 2017. Only the reversing camera works. The service in Poland will not help me, because the car is from the USA. Does anyone have such software? can help me? In Poland…
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Physical feature enabled by software update?

I've heard a story about someone wanted to upgrade his car with seat heating. When he called the dealership he was told his car already included the heating hardware all he need is a software update to enable the feature. Nevertheless he had to…
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