Here is what I took from all of this: They complied under static (shop) conditions that are employed during traditional testing because the computer recognized the shop conditions and reprogrammed the system. Under road conditions, they fail. If you set the computer to perform as it does in static (shop) conditions in order to minimize emissions, it will not be roadworthy from either a performance or economy standpoint...perhaps to the point of failure.
I am guessing that is why it is not as easy as just reprogramming it.
Exactly. They could re-program my car tomorrow, but they have to figure out how to do that while not completely ruining my experience. I'm expecting thousands. Enough to pay for all the extra fuel at least.
