What is "CAN-BUS"?

[Gifford]

I read that the new dodge uses "CAN-BUS" and therefore does not have a VSS wire for use with navigation radios. Is there any other way to get a VSS signal to the navigation radio?



Why did dodge change to CAN-BUS is it better? or just cheaper?

 

[JVolpe]

It is faster and simplifies computer control wiring.



Some information on Controller Area Network(CAN):

http://www.interfacebus.com/Design_Connector_CAN.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OBD-II

http://www.embedded.com/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=13000304

 

[Prairie Dog]

Dont know about your first question but CanBus is a newer digital bus protocall, not associated with cost but more a factor of bus efficiency.



Scotty

 

[Forrest Nearing]

wow, I work w/ CanBus stuff every day, and I still don't know what it means

 

[SLO CTD]

For those not technologically inclined, CAN-BUS is the opposite of CAN'T-BUS :-laf

 

[cruiser_2]

CanBus was developed by the Gernmans to allow communications with multiple sources efficiently. Unfortunately in some applications CanBus is not always reliable. I work with it in Surgical lights from several manufacturers. when working with high speed periferials(sp) it looses its ability to stay in sync. It is only an 4 bit assignable address in most cases, so its uses are limited. Otherwise it's an ok system

 

[Glock Guru]

Did you say the new Dodge comes with free cannabis as standard equipment? :--)

 

[jwilliams3]

You need some canbus after you see the payment stub... :-laf

 

[nickleinonen]

You need some canbus after you see the payment stub... :-laf

and you will want some after the last payment is done [7 more payments for me]