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Old 09-09-2015, 10:51 PM   #64 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by jray3 View Post
Hacking modern EVs like the Volt, LEAF, i-MIEV, etc.. is a big challenge. The vehicle software is a big unknown, and physical modifications can lead to unforeseen consequences. (Even changing brake lights out to LED has caused trouble codes.
True, and the Volt being far more complicated than a BEV means far more opportunities for things to go wrong.

For example, hooking up a Scangauge II runs the risk of bricking the Volt = tow to the dealer and $$$ to reload the original programming into the controllers.
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