In brief, automakers have given car microchips a Y2K clean bill of health.
Tests indicate that the vast majority of chips in cars aren' t dependent on a calendar date.
But that equipment also has passed the Y2K muster, automakers say. Their biggest concern is making sure Y2K won't hit suppliers and vendors, which could disrupt their ability to manufacture vehicles. Worldwide, the auto industry is spending several billion dollars to deal with the Y2K bug.