Alan B. Pearce wrote:

>> I don't know, but I assume staged testing: the component manufacturers
>> do some testing on their components, the modules made of those
>> components get some unit testing after mounting, hopefully they test
>> the ABS functionality on the mounted car before selling it... 
>> 
>> In the end, cars are a consumer item. What do you want? Cars made out
>> of space-grade components? :)
> 
> I would hope that as these components are used in a situation that can
> be potentially life threatening, that the modules are put through full
> temperature range burn in before installation.

I agree, but I wouldn't bet on it... :)

Anybody around who knows? Who is familiar with major automobile brand
quality assurance procedures?

Gerhard

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