arstechnica.com
My Leaf has a similar "feature". The App, which is the only way to "remote start" the car to warm it up, is a pay for feature after the first 2 years. Not only is the entire concept kill list-able, the Nissan Connect app itself is hot fucking garbage that barely worked in the first place. As much as I like the Leaf itself, this sort of bullshit is a BIG strike against getting me to consider any carmaker that pulls this sort of shit in the future.if this is the direction the automotive industry is taking, i foresee class action lawsuits.
Toyota owners have to pay $8/mo to keep using their key fob for remote start
Feature requires subscription even though it doesn’t use connected services.
mine did too. the only power features were the steering and the radio.My tacoma has hand cranks for the windows
bingo. i have zero interest in a touchscreen control system in a vehicle. terrible idea.
Add it to the list of "things we'll sell on safety, but actually make driving more dangerous"
all the more reason i'm becoming more and more inclined to keep my impreza running as long as possible.
every time i see a massive bro-dozer i just remind myself that the dumbfuck behind the wheel likely has a 7+ year loan on it.
say what now?
www.motorbiscuit.com
@AngryMetalsmith to the chipmunk appreciation phone pleaseClass-Action Lawsuit: Rats Love Toyota Wiring So Owners Sue Again
A few years ago Toyota switched the wiring insulation it uses from the standard vinyl chloride-covered type to a soy-based covering. But rats, mice, and
Sounds like it's the wiring coating with the soy in it. But man. Once they're in, they're in.
it was mentioned in the article i posted, yes. would seem that feature is trickling down.
Evil little bastards.
Class-Action Lawsuit: Rats Love Toyota Wiring So Owners Sue Again
A few years ago Toyota switched the wiring insulation it uses from the standard vinyl chloride-covered type to a soy-based covering. But rats, mice, and
Sounds like it's the wiring coating with the soy in it. But man. Once they're in, they're in.
For sure, you can't just isolate and replace a wire in a car, they haven't been designed like that since like 1960.
Good thing those things hold their value!
I think his insurance would cover it, act of mother nature.Good thing those things hold their value!
Hmmm... interesting theory. I bet the insurance co tells him to fuck off.
Damn. I had to put a wiring harness in the last f150 I had, a 2014. That ran $4500 installed if I remember right. 6 months later I found a set of snap on needle nose pliers in my engine compartment.
I hate sunroofs. I don't understand the desire let alone all the shitty complications.
I'm counting on a day or two of freezing and then just letting the sun and a cranked heater do its thing. Our driveway is sloped and it was facing downhill which made everything so much worse. But at least the windshield faces south and even winter sun here is substantial. Grabbing some buckets of desiccant tomorrow too. I'm still a little spooked that it got wet enough that 12v started moving through the system. Dash and center console (which has gadget connections) is drenched.
I agree with this sentiment. The only design feature dumber in cars is being a convertible.
Car detailers dry the interior by running the heat full blast for a few hours while idling
What, freeze-drying?read the next post
It's like -12 degrees where you are isn't it? It's cool, I know the bloodflow slows
your environment is probably dry enough (low RH) a big box fan would likely be more expedient than just a space heater. unless you're going westy's arson route.
