Re: "Black Box" information retention?

Tegger <tegger@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> jim beam <spamvortex@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> 
>> obd0 = zero
>> obd1 = 30 secs
>> 
>> i think obd2 varies depending on year and manufacturer, but the info
>> is supposed to be pretty much comprehensive for anything the computer
>> controls and covers an extensive period.
>> 
> 
> 
> The data recorder ("black box") is independent of the ODB system. It 
> records stuff like seat belt usage, air bag deployment, car speed and 
> engine RPM.
> 
> Automakers are beginning to add "black boxes" to their cars as
> protection against liability and fraudulent warranty claims.
> 


Having typed the above, I remember now that I read once (not online) that 
the black box actually holds more like a minute to five minutes of engine-
running time.

The automakers are interested only in the events immediately prior to,
and during, a collision or mechanical failure.

-- 
Tegger

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