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Re:Boeing 787s must be reset every 51 days or 'misleading da... by chiph on Friday October 25, 2024 @08:18AM (#41944510)
That's because BMW ECUs adapt to the lower voltage as the battery ages and instruct the alternator/charger to provide more current. Replace the battery and the ECU would cause it to be overcharged unless you notify it of the replacement. Yes it's an over-engineered system, but ... German car.
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Re:Boeing 787s must be reset every 51 days or 'misleading da... by reportgunner on Friday October 25, 2024 @08:46AM (#41944721)
Sounds like an afterbender straightener architecture.
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