Re: "Black Box" information retention?

Rob wrote:
>>>> obd0 = zero
>>>> obd1 = 30 secs
> 
>> 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.\
> 
> Well again, the question comes forth...how far back is the information
about 
> a crash retrievable?
> 
> If I wanted to access crash information from a day in the summer...would
it 
> still be there?
> 
> Does it hold that information indefinitely...until the next crash? 
...until 
> you drive it again? ??
> 
> Thanks for your help!

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Yes, the info would still be there if the vehicle has not been powered 
up since the crash. There would be x minutes of data available.

You said the car has been driven since. If the 'black box' is in the 
car, the data is now gone.



'Curly'