And the one that will surprise most, is the first
Engine-control computer in the Chrysler 300D and De
Soto Adventure in 1958 (the devices later failed and
were recalled.)
Electric cars go back as far as 1834 and by 1900
they out numbered gas powered cars.
Steam powered vehicles accounted for 40%, electric
38%, and gas 22%.
Today's cars have as many as 12 computers and a buss
line to network them to the main computer. They have
over five miles of wiring and up to 45 sensors, and
since roughly 1994, a computer controls 85% of your
vehicle's functions. The majority of this to reduce
carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbon (HC), and oxides
of nitrogen (N0x) emissions. The remaining is for
creature comforts and safety.
The computers in today's vehicle have more power
than the computer that piloted the Apollo 11 Lunar
Module that landed on the moon July 20, 1969. Your
vehicle's on-board computer controls engine
ignition, fuel delivery, emission devices,
transmissions, heating & air conditioning, traction
control, 4-wheel drive, seat position, mirrors,
anti-lock brakes, alarms, GPS systems, speedometers,
gauges, SIR (air bags) and even your alternator.
Today's vehicles change significantly every year and
continue to advance more with every new model year.
That's why Tunex technicians are constantly
attending the latest training available from major
manufacturers to in-house corporate training in our
own training center. When you experience
driveability problems, fail a state mandated
emission test, or need to have your vehicles
Scheduled Maintenance
(i.e. 30, 60k service) done, come
to the experts that specialize in today's advanced
technology.
