] The legislation argues that consumers own their vehicles
] in their entirety and should be able to access their
] onboard computers. Just how the codes would be released
] to car owners isn't addressed, but possibilities include
] publishing them on CDs or websites, or requiring
] carmakers to create indicator lights that would pinpoint
] problems instead of lumping them together under the
] generic Check Engine-type warnings

Neat. Although some of us have the option with our car to buy aftermarket computers that /are/ pretty accessible.