Why did Porsche stop making cars in Russia?

Imagine walking up to your car, pressing the start button, and nothing at all happens. No lights on the dashboard, no ignition, nothing. That's exactly what happened to hundreds of Porsche owners in Russia last week. The problem involves the Vehicle Tracking System, a satellite-based security system that's supposed to protect against theft. Instead, it's turned these Porsches into ornaments on their owners' driveways.

The problem was first reported in late November, with owners reporting identical symptoms of their cars refusing to start or stalling immediately after ignition.

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Russia's largest dealership group, Rolf, confirmed that the problem stems from a complete loss of satellite connection to the VTS. When it loses its connection, it interprets the interruption as a possible theft attempt and automatically activates the engine immobilizer.

The problem affects all models and engine types, meaning any Porsche equipped with the system could be disabled without warning.

The malfunction affects Porsche models dating back to 2013 that have the factory VTS installed…

When the VTS connection is interrupted, the anti-theft protection protocol is activated, reducing fuel supply and completely locking the engine.


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  1. Giorgos Th. Kanellakis Giorgos Th. Kanellakis

    The oppression of computers

    And now, let the fans of total support from technology (we used to call them SAE) sit down and think about whether -someday- they will NOT be able to make banking transactions, purchases, or money transfers because (according to the excuse at the time) those who want it will be anti-establishment, Eurosceptic, anti-vaccine, etc. and will not be "within the framework" that the bosses (of the EU in this case) will want.

    Before a friend reacts, let him tell us what "electronic money" he had when, within 2 years, 3 global giants were down for hours.

    PS. Ultimately, Tzimakos Panousis was far ahead of his time since, 15 years ago, he was saying things with the N and the S in: Panousis – Pizza orders in the future (<-search for it on youtube)

    1. I would suggest you look for his last interview while alive, which he gave at his home.
      So that you may eat an invalid in your anathemas.

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