Please don’t fix your car! Stephen Townsend Course Project CAP480

Example’s using BMW Cars are no longer simple machines.

Intended Clients Younger men to adults Low income clients who may not be able to afford repairs.

Why? 2015 technology has changed Vehicles are becoming more complex Vehicles are considered super computers A simple repair could cost you hundreds more. $$$$

Break Down of Systems O Body O Engine O Suspension O Transmission O Climate Control O Convenience systems O Night Vision O Wheel Tire O Charging O Survival mode O Safety System O Stereo O Some cars have up to 30 plus computers each…

Basic Wiring diagram from early 1990’s

Basic Wiring Today.

O Vehicles are now vin specific to prevent theft and home repairs O Many repairs require programming or major damages can occur O Each part of the vehicles are monitored all the way to the climate control

BMW Vehicles O Still require same electronics and many of the same safety features. O Accessories and add on is where more computers get added O cars now are considered super computers

Hybrids O If tampered with, they hold enough power to kill a human instantly. O If the system does not register perfectly, it may not run properly and cause major damage or leave the client stranded. O Battery charging CAN NOT exceed 14 volts- Average charge is 14.9 volts. If 14volts is exceeded the battery is damaged.

Common Home Repairs O Batteries- Installing wrong batteries or not registering correct battery can cause major electrical issues. O Tune-ups- As basic repairs are made many little things must be replaced in conjunction with other parts. They are one time use parts. These are not listed on repair instructions. O Oil leaks- Repairing an oil leak incorrectly can cause major engine failure.

Electrical Monitoring O Electrical module monitors vehicles voltage. O Alternators are not always charging the battery like they used too. O Batteries are monitored and require high grade AGM batteries O If the vehicle senses weak voltage it will shut down systems to preserve the battery. O All computers must register a certain voltage to work property. If voltage drops below 10volts. Computers may not work correctly.

References O gearheads-car-repairs/ gearheads-car-repairs/ O could-ban-you-from-fixing-your-own-car/ could-ban-you-from-fixing-your-own-car/ O My school books provided by the manufacture which I can only share certain information due to law.

Disclaimer O For these example BMW was used. This is not to just make BMW a better car or worse car. All modern cars these days hold the same if not similar type of technology. Germans or American cars all require now complex computers.