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by dcplaya 869 days ago
Exempt from requiring an ODB port that outputs the narrow scope ODB data.

They are mainly exempt because most of that data is emissions related. ODB came about due to CA requiring lower emissions and smog checks. They needed a way to quickly and cheaply verify it independently of the manufacturer. Unfortunately, in VWs case, the law assumed the data isn't modified before being sent.