« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2012, 02:32:08 am »
i blame the germans
Actually the blame is one people that wreck while watching a DVD then blame the car manufacturer with a lawsuit (at least in the case of stuff that won't operate when the car is moving).
Drew, as far as I know with the Chrysler features some of the do require hardware in addition to the software update. Part of the software update is updating the VIN registration in the ECM so that the brainbox and Chrysler know exactly what is installed on the car. It has to do with future warranty converage and the fact that Chrysler mad ea decision a few years ago that all buttons and wires would be installed on all cars, then just leave out the modules driving everything. Because of that the programming is all tied to the VIN in the ECM and due to multiple revisions over the years and programming patches they need to make sure the right version gets installed so that your car will work right.
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