Spider invasion prompts Mazda software fix

[Still Waters]

Petrol-sniffing spiders have forced Mazda to issue a voluntary recall notice so it can apply a software fix to its cars.

The yellow sac spider is attracted to the smell of petrol, and will weave its web in engines, causing a blockage and build-up of pressure.

http://www.bbc.co.uk...nology-26921734

[MissJatti]

spiders in your engines!!

first they were in your noses up your nostrils, now they are in your engines up the exhaust pipes

[:PsYKoTiC:BeHAvIoR:]

Really? Haha. Gas sniffing spiders. I'm certainly be going to bed tonight more knowledgeable.

[Keel M.]

How do they get in?

[AZDZ]

How is a software update going to help?

[JustTerri]

That's crazy!

[seaturtlehorsesnake]

How is a software update going to help?

A software update will be applied to recalled cars to monitor the pressure level and warn drivers of any danger.

from the article.

[RoofGardener]

So.... to resolve a spider infestation, we're going to have to download something from The Web ?

[coldethyl]