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{{Short description|Talking car system of the 1980s}}
The '''electronic voice alert''', or '''EVA''', was an option available on many [[Chrysler]] [[Chrysler K platform|K-car]]-based vehicles in the mid-1980s. Using technology from [[Texas Instruments]] similar to what was used in the [[Speak & Spell (toy)|Speak & Spell]], the EVA would automatically lower the radio volume and deliver eleven different spoken warning messages (24 on certain models) to drivers using a [[speech synthesizer]]. Generally paired with a digital instrument cluster and considered the height of technology at the time, many drivers grew weary of the system constantly admonishing them to fasten their seatbelts and turned it off via removing a fuse.{{Fact|date=June 2007}} Later models had the option to be turned off via a switch in the glovebox.
'''Electronic voice alert''' ('''EVA''') was an option available on many [[Chrysler]] [[Chrysler K platform|K-car]]-based vehicles in the mid-1980s.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ia91vNwYgLIC&pg=RA2-PA98|title=Popular Science|last=Dunne|first=Jim|date=October 1982|publisher=Bonnier Corporation|pages=98|language=en}}</ref>


Chrysler and Dodge used technology of the [[Texas Instruments LPC Speech Chips]], that were also used in the [[Speak & Spell (toy)|Speak & Spell]] toy. The EVA would automatically lower the radio volume and deliver eleven different spoken warning messages<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.nytimes.com/1982/11/28/sports/about-cars-chrysler-s-sports-sedan.html|title=About Cars; Chrysler's Sports Sedan|last=Schuon|first=Marshall|date=1982-11-28|work=The New York Times|access-date=2019-03-11|language=en-US|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> to drivers using a [[speech synthesizer]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://hackaday.com/tag/speak-and-spell/|title=Speak and Spell|publisher=Hackaday|language=en|access-date=2019-03-11}} </ref> in 24 certain models.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://kiosystems.me/2000-lincoln-town-car-wiring-diagram.html/1989-lincoln-town-car-fuse-box-diagram-wiring-diagrams-schematics-and-2000|title=1989 Lincoln Town Car Fuse Box Diagram Wiring Diagrams Schematics And 2000|website=kiosystems.me|access-date=2019-03-11|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401105219/http://kiosystems.me/2000-lincoln-town-car-wiring-diagram.html/1989-lincoln-town-car-fuse-box-diagram-wiring-diagrams-schematics-and-2000|archive-date=2019-04-01|url-status=dead}}</ref>
The EVA was available on the [[Chrysler LeBaron]], [[Chrysler Town and Country]] [[Wagon]], [[Chrysler LeBaron]] [[Mark Cross]] Edition, [[Chrysler Fifth Avenue]], [[Chrysler New Yorker]], [[Chrysler Laser]], [[Dodge Daytona]], and [[Dodge 600]] between 1983 and 1988. Models sold in Canada accommodated both English and French. Models sold in [[Mexico]] spoke Spanish.


A similar system was used in 1984 to 1986 [[Nissan 300ZX]], [[Nissan 200SX]], and the [[Nissan Maxima]] GL and GLE models.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/drivingfromjapan0000jame|url-access=registration|title=Driving from Japan: Japanese Cars in America|last=James|first=Wanda|date=2005-01-01|publisher=McFarland|isbn=9780786417346|pages=[https://archive.org/details/drivingfromjapan0000jame/page/93 93]|language=en}} </ref> The messages are played from a miniature [[phonograph record]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://autoweek.com/article/wait-theres-more/when-cars-talked-using-tiny-phonograph-records-nissans-voice-warning-system|title=When cars talked using tiny phonograph records: Nissan's Voice Warning system|website=Autoweek|access-date=2019-03-10}} </ref> similar as used in speaking [[doll]]s.
The "voice box" for the EVA was wired into the factory radio to play through the vehicle's factory driver's door speaker. Replacing the factory radio with a later model or aftermarket one
would defeat the system.


The EVA was available on the [[Chrysler LeBaron]]<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=xAMEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA105|title=Kiplinger's Personal Finance|date=November 1982|publisher=Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc.|pages=105|language=en}}</ref> (and the optional [[Mark Cross (retail chain)|Mark Cross]] Edition), [[Chrysler Town and Country]] [[Chrysler_Town & Country (1941–1988)#1982–1988|Wagon]], [[Chrysler Fifth Avenue]], [[Chrysler New Yorker]],<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=GhJbAAAAYAAJ&pg=RA2-PA50|title=Princeton Alumni Weekly|date=1983|publisher=princeton alumni weekly|pages=50|language=en}}</ref> [[Chrysler Laser]], [[Dodge Daytona]],<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=XARMtUUMxm8C&pg=PA20|title=Popular Science|last1=Dunne|first1=Jim|last2=Keebler|first2=Jack|date=March 1983|publisher=Bonnier Corporation|pages=20|language=en}}</ref> and [[Dodge 600]] between 1983 and 1988.<ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1CmYBTlFPE8C&pg=PA23|title=Computerworld|last=Johnson|first=Bob|date=1983-02-21|publisher=IDG Enterprise|pages=23|language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=0xAEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA156|title=Orange Coast Magazine|date=January 1983|publisher=Emmis Communications|pages=156|language=en}}</ref><ref name="hagerty"/> Models sold in Canada accommodated both English and French. Models sold in Mexico spoke Spanish.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.stanwatkins.com/eva/evaid.htm|title=Chrysler Electronic Voice Alert Identification|website=www.stanwatkins.com|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://autoweek.com/article/diy/hacker-extracts-original-voice-sample-code-1980s-chrysler-electronic-voice-alert-system|title=This hacker got a Chrysler Electronic Voice Alert system to talk again|website=Autoweek|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref>
A similar system (known as "Bitching Betty") was used on 1984-1986 [[Nissan 300ZX]] GL and GLL models.

Generally paired with a digital instrument cluster and considered the height of technology at the time, many drivers grew weary of the system constantly admonishing them to fasten their seatbelts and turned it off via removing a fuse,<ref name="hagerty">{{Cite web|url=https://www.hagerty.com/articles-videos/Articles/2018/11/26/chryslers-talking-k-car-was-oh-so-1980s|title=Chrysler's talking K-car was oh-so-1980s|last=Smith|first=Kyle|website=www.hagerty.com|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref> which sometimes deactivates the [[fuel gauge]].<ref>[https://static.cargurus.com/images/site/2011/10/03/17/30/pic-5263141233077099318-1600x1200.gif List of circuit breakers of the vehicle.] </ref> Later models had the option to be turned off via a switch in the glovebox.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autobild.de/klassik/artikel/klassiker-fuer-5000-euro-chrysler-new-yorker-3556903.html|title=Klassiker für 5000 Euro: Chrysler New Yorker|website=autobild.de|access-date=2019-03-11}}</ref>

== References ==
{{reflist}}


== External links ==
== External links ==
*[http://www.stanwatkins.com/eva/eva.shtml Stan Watkins's EVA page]
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120204160640/http://www.stanwatkins.com/eva/eva.shtml Stan Watkins's EVA page]


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Latest revision as of 01:44, 9 October 2023

Electronic voice alert (EVA) was an option available on many Chrysler K-car-based vehicles in the mid-1980s.[1]

Chrysler and Dodge used technology of the Texas Instruments LPC Speech Chips, that were also used in the Speak & Spell toy. The EVA would automatically lower the radio volume and deliver eleven different spoken warning messages[2] to drivers using a speech synthesizer[3] in 24 certain models.[4]

A similar system was used in 1984 to 1986 Nissan 300ZX, Nissan 200SX, and the Nissan Maxima GL and GLE models.[5] The messages are played from a miniature phonograph record,[6] similar as used in speaking dolls.

The EVA was available on the Chrysler LeBaron[7] (and the optional Mark Cross Edition), Chrysler Town and Country Wagon, Chrysler Fifth Avenue, Chrysler New Yorker,[8] Chrysler Laser, Dodge Daytona,[9] and Dodge 600 between 1983 and 1988.[10][11][12] Models sold in Canada accommodated both English and French. Models sold in Mexico spoke Spanish.[13][14]

Generally paired with a digital instrument cluster and considered the height of technology at the time, many drivers grew weary of the system constantly admonishing them to fasten their seatbelts and turned it off via removing a fuse,[12] which sometimes deactivates the fuel gauge.[15] Later models had the option to be turned off via a switch in the glovebox.[16]

References

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  1. ^ Dunne, Jim (October 1982). Popular Science. Bonnier Corporation. p. 98.
  2. ^ Schuon, Marshall (1982-11-28). "About Cars; Chrysler's Sports Sedan". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
  3. ^ "Speak and Spell". Hackaday. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
  4. ^ "1989 Lincoln Town Car Fuse Box Diagram Wiring Diagrams Schematics And 2000". kiosystems.me. Archived from the original on 2019-04-01. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
  5. ^ James, Wanda (2005-01-01). Driving from Japan: Japanese Cars in America. McFarland. pp. 93. ISBN 9780786417346.
  6. ^ "When cars talked using tiny phonograph records: Nissan's Voice Warning system". Autoweek. Retrieved 2019-03-10.
  7. ^ Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Kiplinger Washington Editors, Inc. November 1982. p. 105.
  8. ^ Princeton Alumni Weekly. princeton alumni weekly. 1983. p. 50.
  9. ^ Dunne, Jim; Keebler, Jack (March 1983). Popular Science. Bonnier Corporation. p. 20.
  10. ^ Johnson, Bob (1983-02-21). Computerworld. IDG Enterprise. p. 23.
  11. ^ Orange Coast Magazine. Emmis Communications. January 1983. p. 156.
  12. ^ a b Smith, Kyle. "Chrysler's talking K-car was oh-so-1980s". www.hagerty.com. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
  13. ^ "Chrysler Electronic Voice Alert Identification". www.stanwatkins.com. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
  14. ^ "This hacker got a Chrysler Electronic Voice Alert system to talk again". Autoweek. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
  15. ^ List of circuit breakers of the vehicle.
  16. ^ "Klassiker für 5000 Euro: Chrysler New Yorker". autobild.de. Retrieved 2019-03-11.
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