Do all 1996 and newer vehicles sold in the U.S. use a CAN BUS system for control of door locks and door triggers?

The statement that all 1996 and newer vehicles sold in the U.S. use a CAN BUS system for control of door locks and door triggers is not accurate, making the answer "False" appropriate. While many vehicles from this era do utilize CAN (Controller Area Network) BUS systems for various electronic communications, it is not universally applied across every vehicle model.

Many manufacturers transitioned to using CAN BUS systems in differing timelines and not all functions, like door locks or triggers, necessarily operate over CAN BUS. Some vehicles might still use older methods of electronic communication such as discrete wiring for these functions. Additionally, the implementation can vary significantly depending on the make and model of the vehicle, meaning some may still rely on traditional systems rather than fully adopting CAN BUS technology even by 1996 or later.

Therefore, it's essential to recognize that while the CAN BUS system has become common, its usage is not universal across all vehicles post-1996. This nuanced understanding helps clarify the complexity and variability in vehicle electronics.