[AT] OT modern computer controlls

[Thomas O Mehrkam]

I am aware most to the complexity you find in modern engines is the 
result of EPA regulations. I was not aware the EPA would go after the 
manufacture for modifications made by a third party.  That is insane.

On 3/22/2017 9:19 PM, Henry Miller wrote:
> I'm an employee of John deere, but I don't speak for them.
>
> This article is misrepresenting the situation. People claim they just
> want to fix things, but when you really press then in it they will admit
> what they really want is to disable all the emissions controls and/or
> get more power. Of course John deere isn't going to agree to that, nor
> will any competitor. The way the law is written the EPA will be after
> deere for anyone who modifies their tractor
>
> If you want to work on your tractor, all the codes are in a book that
> you can order.  Any heavy duty scan tool which your autoparts store will
> sell you will read the codes. That is enough to do most repairs.  It
> isn't enough to replace an ecu, but since that only comes from deere,
> the dealer should provide the programming.
>