RE: Y2K and ECUs - THE FIX

["JOHN FAGERLUND" <jrf@xxxxxxxxxx>]

I hate to say it, but this sounds shady.  I am supposed to send in $2k
dollars for a Y2K fix that can't be disclosed due to a hush hush agreement
(NDA).  Buy now or pay more later. Hmmmm?

Sorry for the scepticism.

John Fagerlund
'95 540iA, BMWeee


>Date: Mon, 04 Jan 1999 18:31:13 -0600
>From: "I.L. Eberhart" <eberhart@domain.elided>
>Subject: Y2K and ECUs - THE FIX

>This Y2K issue is much bigger than most people realize.
>The problem will affect all BMWs manufactured after 3/1/91.
>My confidentiality agreement with several parties prevents me from
>explaining exactly what will happen, but believe me, you don't want it to
>happen to you.
>I have been working with an engineering firm, SVR, Inc. to come up with a
>fix for this problem. I am now able to offer this fix to the digest at a
>cost of only $2K (two thousand dollars) per ECU. If you want a Jim C. chip
>installed at the same time, add an additional $500.00.  The complete
>process of making your ECU Y2K compliant takes approximately 5 business
>days. Again, as much as I'd like to discuss what will be done, it's very
>confidential as well as very technical in nature. If anyone is interested
>in taking advantage of this service, just send me an e-mail for mailing
>instructions. If you wait 'til the year 2000 you may end up paying a lot
>more for a service that is not as comprehensive as SVR, Inc.

>- - Chip

>p.s. for those with BMWs manufactured before 3/1/91, the fix is only $1K
>(one thousand dollars) per ECU.

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