solution: buy a volkswagon
really though, this is the reason that i will never buy a car with a "black box" or engine management system for as long as i can get away with!
my 71' beetle broke down on me last monday. diagnosed and fixed problem and was on my way in 5 mins with only the use of a flat head screwdriver i found under the seat.
E-revo 3.3 conversion, 249kv outrunner, 6s, MMM
the porthole from the noob world an here has been opened!! that's how i got in.