Re: "Black Box" information retention?
10-09-2007, 02:20 PM
#1
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Re: "Black Box" information retention?
>>> 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!
10-09-2007, 02:57 PM
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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!
------------------------------
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'
>>>> 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!
------------------------------
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'
10-09-2007, 02:57 PM
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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!
------------------------------
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'
>>>> 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!
------------------------------
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'
10-09-2007, 03:17 PM
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Re: "Black Box" information retention?
"Rob" <RobP@NoSpamPlease.com> wrote in
news:9qWdnekUaOK8WpbanZ2dnUVZ_uCinZ2d@comcast.com:
>
>>>> 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? ??
>
From what I understand and have read, the information is very short-lived.
If you've driven the car more than a few minutes since the summer, summer's
information is long gone.
I have asked these questions of somebody I know who is in the trade. If I
get a response, I will post the results here.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:9qWdnekUaOK8WpbanZ2dnUVZ_uCinZ2d@comcast.com:
>
>>>> 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? ??
>
From what I understand and have read, the information is very short-lived.
If you've driven the car more than a few minutes since the summer, summer's
information is long gone.
I have asked these questions of somebody I know who is in the trade. If I
get a response, I will post the results here.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
10-09-2007, 03:17 PM
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Re: "Black Box" information retention?
"Rob" <RobP@NoSpamPlease.com> wrote in
news:9qWdnekUaOK8WpbanZ2dnUVZ_uCinZ2d@comcast.com:
>
>>>> 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? ??
>
From what I understand and have read, the information is very short-lived.
If you've driven the car more than a few minutes since the summer, summer's
information is long gone.
I have asked these questions of somebody I know who is in the trade. If I
get a response, I will post the results here.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:9qWdnekUaOK8WpbanZ2dnUVZ_uCinZ2d@comcast.com:
>
>>>> 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? ??
>
From what I understand and have read, the information is very short-lived.
If you've driven the car more than a few minutes since the summer, summer's
information is long gone.
I have asked these questions of somebody I know who is in the trade. If I
get a response, I will post the results here.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
10-11-2007, 10:51 AM
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Re: "Black Box" information retention?
reminds me of the joke about Bubba.
the black box was set up to record voices just before a collision.
Bubba's last words were 'Hold this beer and I'll show you a trick'.
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns99C49B90B15AEtegger@207.14.116.130...
"Rob" <RobP@NoSpamPlease.com> wrote in
news:9qWdnekUaOK8WpbanZ2dnUVZ_uCinZ2d@comcast.com:
>
>>>> 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? ??
>
From what I understand and have read, the information is very short-lived.
If you've driven the car more than a few minutes since the summer, summer's
information is long gone.
I have asked these questions of somebody I know who is in the trade. If I
get a response, I will post the results here.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
the black box was set up to record voices just before a collision.
Bubba's last words were 'Hold this beer and I'll show you a trick'.
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns99C49B90B15AEtegger@207.14.116.130...
"Rob" <RobP@NoSpamPlease.com> wrote in
news:9qWdnekUaOK8WpbanZ2dnUVZ_uCinZ2d@comcast.com:
>
>>>> 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? ??
>
From what I understand and have read, the information is very short-lived.
If you've driven the car more than a few minutes since the summer, summer's
information is long gone.
I have asked these questions of somebody I know who is in the trade. If I
get a response, I will post the results here.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
10-11-2007, 10:51 AM
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Re: "Black Box" information retention?
reminds me of the joke about Bubba.
the black box was set up to record voices just before a collision.
Bubba's last words were 'Hold this beer and I'll show you a trick'.
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns99C49B90B15AEtegger@207.14.116.130...
"Rob" <RobP@NoSpamPlease.com> wrote in
news:9qWdnekUaOK8WpbanZ2dnUVZ_uCinZ2d@comcast.com:
>
>>>> 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? ??
>
From what I understand and have read, the information is very short-lived.
If you've driven the car more than a few minutes since the summer, summer's
information is long gone.
I have asked these questions of somebody I know who is in the trade. If I
get a response, I will post the results here.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
the black box was set up to record voices just before a collision.
Bubba's last words were 'Hold this beer and I'll show you a trick'.
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message
news:Xns99C49B90B15AEtegger@207.14.116.130...
"Rob" <RobP@NoSpamPlease.com> wrote in
news:9qWdnekUaOK8WpbanZ2dnUVZ_uCinZ2d@comcast.com:
>
>>>> 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? ??
>
From what I understand and have read, the information is very short-lived.
If you've driven the car more than a few minutes since the summer, summer's
information is long gone.
I have asked these questions of somebody I know who is in the trade. If I
get a response, I will post the results here.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
10-12-2007, 07:25 AM
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Re: "Black Box" information retention?
motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:13gnjf23lnbgqf8@corp.supernews.com:
> 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!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> 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.
>
>
I've got some answers:
1) The info is stored by the SRS computer, not the engine's ECU.
2) The SRS computer stores a "snapshot" of the final state of all the
inputs when the engine was stopped for the last time.
3) The SRS computer also stores about 15 seconds of real-time data
immediately prior to the last engine stoppage.
4) Dealership employees and techs are not able to access the info
stored. This is only accessible by Honda.
I have just asked when they started storing this info.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:13gnjf23lnbgqf8@corp.supernews.com:
> 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!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> 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.
>
>
I've got some answers:
1) The info is stored by the SRS computer, not the engine's ECU.
2) The SRS computer stores a "snapshot" of the final state of all the
inputs when the engine was stopped for the last time.
3) The SRS computer also stores about 15 seconds of real-time data
immediately prior to the last engine stoppage.
4) Dealership employees and techs are not able to access the info
stored. This is only accessible by Honda.
I have just asked when they started storing this info.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
10-12-2007, 07:25 AM
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Re: "Black Box" information retention?
motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in
news:13gnjf23lnbgqf8@corp.supernews.com:
> 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!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> 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.
>
>
I've got some answers:
1) The info is stored by the SRS computer, not the engine's ECU.
2) The SRS computer stores a "snapshot" of the final state of all the
inputs when the engine was stopped for the last time.
3) The SRS computer also stores about 15 seconds of real-time data
immediately prior to the last engine stoppage.
4) Dealership employees and techs are not able to access the info
stored. This is only accessible by Honda.
I have just asked when they started storing this info.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
news:13gnjf23lnbgqf8@corp.supernews.com:
> 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!
>
> ------------------------------
>
> 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.
>
>
I've got some answers:
1) The info is stored by the SRS computer, not the engine's ECU.
2) The SRS computer stores a "snapshot" of the final state of all the
inputs when the engine was stopped for the last time.
3) The SRS computer also stores about 15 seconds of real-time data
immediately prior to the last engine stoppage.
4) Dealership employees and techs are not able to access the info
stored. This is only accessible by Honda.
I have just asked when they started storing this info.
--
Tegger
The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/
10-13-2007, 10:50 AM
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Re: "Black Box" information retention?
If by "black box" you are referring to the SRS (supplemental restraint system)
Unit.
The answer is YES. Yes the SRS unit does store limited data, but only at the
time of a deployment event.
Dealers can only access DTCs with their scan tool, and nothing else (as related
to deployment events.)
Any Honda/Acura SRS Unit that can store DTCs, can and will store "deployment"
DTC(s) at the time of deployment. This event data only records at the time, of
a deployment.
The SRS Unit does not know the date, time, or speed of the vehicle, at the time
of deployment. What it does know and record, in permanent memory, is which
seat belt was buckled, vehicle deceleration rate (in ms), which airbags,
buckles or belt tensioners deployed.
Cars with OPDS, SWS or ODS might also record front passenger weight (SWS/ODS),
and front passenger position (OPDS/ODS), at the time of the deployment.
So, in conclusion, no deployment, no data stored.
--
Tp,
-------- __o
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--- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<.
-------------------- ( )/ ( )
-----------------------------------------
No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron...
Unit.
The answer is YES. Yes the SRS unit does store limited data, but only at the
time of a deployment event.
Dealers can only access DTCs with their scan tool, and nothing else (as related
to deployment events.)
Any Honda/Acura SRS Unit that can store DTCs, can and will store "deployment"
DTC(s) at the time of deployment. This event data only records at the time, of
a deployment.
The SRS Unit does not know the date, time, or speed of the vehicle, at the time
of deployment. What it does know and record, in permanent memory, is which
seat belt was buckled, vehicle deceleration rate (in ms), which airbags,
buckles or belt tensioners deployed.
Cars with OPDS, SWS or ODS might also record front passenger weight (SWS/ODS),
and front passenger position (OPDS/ODS), at the time of the deployment.
So, in conclusion, no deployment, no data stored.
--
Tp,
-------- __o
----- -\<. -------- __o
--- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<.
-------------------- ( )/ ( )
-----------------------------------------
No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron...
10-13-2007, 10:50 AM
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Re: "Black Box" information retention?
If by "black box" you are referring to the SRS (supplemental restraint system)
Unit.
The answer is YES. Yes the SRS unit does store limited data, but only at the
time of a deployment event.
Dealers can only access DTCs with their scan tool, and nothing else (as related
to deployment events.)
Any Honda/Acura SRS Unit that can store DTCs, can and will store "deployment"
DTC(s) at the time of deployment. This event data only records at the time, of
a deployment.
The SRS Unit does not know the date, time, or speed of the vehicle, at the time
of deployment. What it does know and record, in permanent memory, is which
seat belt was buckled, vehicle deceleration rate (in ms), which airbags,
buckles or belt tensioners deployed.
Cars with OPDS, SWS or ODS might also record front passenger weight (SWS/ODS),
and front passenger position (OPDS/ODS), at the time of the deployment.
So, in conclusion, no deployment, no data stored.
--
Tp,
-------- __o
----- -\<. -------- __o
--- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<.
-------------------- ( )/ ( )
-----------------------------------------
No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron...
Unit.
The answer is YES. Yes the SRS unit does store limited data, but only at the
time of a deployment event.
Dealers can only access DTCs with their scan tool, and nothing else (as related
to deployment events.)
Any Honda/Acura SRS Unit that can store DTCs, can and will store "deployment"
DTC(s) at the time of deployment. This event data only records at the time, of
a deployment.
The SRS Unit does not know the date, time, or speed of the vehicle, at the time
of deployment. What it does know and record, in permanent memory, is which
seat belt was buckled, vehicle deceleration rate (in ms), which airbags,
buckles or belt tensioners deployed.
Cars with OPDS, SWS or ODS might also record front passenger weight (SWS/ODS),
and front passenger position (OPDS/ODS), at the time of the deployment.
So, in conclusion, no deployment, no data stored.
--
Tp,
-------- __o
----- -\<. -------- __o
--- ( )/ ( ) ---- -\<.
-------------------- ( )/ ( )
-----------------------------------------
No Lawsuit Ever Fixed A Moron...
10-13-2007, 11:05 AM
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Re: "Black Box" information retention?
Tegger wrote:
> motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in
> news:13gnjf23lnbgqf8@corp.supernews.com:
>
>> 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!
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>
>
>
> I've got some answers:
>
> 1) The info is stored by the SRS computer, not the engine's ECU.
>
> 2) The SRS computer stores a "snapshot" of the final state of all the
> inputs when the engine was stopped for the last time.
>
> 3) The SRS computer also stores about 15 seconds of real-time data
> immediately prior to the last engine stoppage.
>
> 4) Dealership employees and techs are not able to access the info
> stored. This is only accessible by Honda.
>
> I have just asked when they started storing this info.
>
>
further reading:
http://www.vehicle-info.com/articles.php?id=22
now imagine your onstar "driver assistance" system phoning home your,
er, "driving habits" to your insurance company, complete with gps
coordinates in real time....
also:
http://www.harristechnical.com/cdr5.htm
> motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in
> news:13gnjf23lnbgqf8@corp.supernews.com:
>
>> 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!
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>
>
>
> I've got some answers:
>
> 1) The info is stored by the SRS computer, not the engine's ECU.
>
> 2) The SRS computer stores a "snapshot" of the final state of all the
> inputs when the engine was stopped for the last time.
>
> 3) The SRS computer also stores about 15 seconds of real-time data
> immediately prior to the last engine stoppage.
>
> 4) Dealership employees and techs are not able to access the info
> stored. This is only accessible by Honda.
>
> I have just asked when they started storing this info.
>
>
further reading:
http://www.vehicle-info.com/articles.php?id=22
now imagine your onstar "driver assistance" system phoning home your,
er, "driving habits" to your insurance company, complete with gps
coordinates in real time....
also:
http://www.harristechnical.com/cdr5.htm
10-13-2007, 11:05 AM
#13
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: "Black Box" information retention?
Tegger wrote:
> motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in
> news:13gnjf23lnbgqf8@corp.supernews.com:
>
>> 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!
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>
>
>
> I've got some answers:
>
> 1) The info is stored by the SRS computer, not the engine's ECU.
>
> 2) The SRS computer stores a "snapshot" of the final state of all the
> inputs when the engine was stopped for the last time.
>
> 3) The SRS computer also stores about 15 seconds of real-time data
> immediately prior to the last engine stoppage.
>
> 4) Dealership employees and techs are not able to access the info
> stored. This is only accessible by Honda.
>
> I have just asked when they started storing this info.
>
>
further reading:
http://www.vehicle-info.com/articles.php?id=22
now imagine your onstar "driver assistance" system phoning home your,
er, "driving habits" to your insurance company, complete with gps
coordinates in real time....
also:
http://www.harristechnical.com/cdr5.htm
> motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com> wrote in
> news:13gnjf23lnbgqf8@corp.supernews.com:
>
>> 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!
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> 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.
>>
>>
>
>
>
> I've got some answers:
>
> 1) The info is stored by the SRS computer, not the engine's ECU.
>
> 2) The SRS computer stores a "snapshot" of the final state of all the
> inputs when the engine was stopped for the last time.
>
> 3) The SRS computer also stores about 15 seconds of real-time data
> immediately prior to the last engine stoppage.
>
> 4) Dealership employees and techs are not able to access the info
> stored. This is only accessible by Honda.
>
> I have just asked when they started storing this info.
>
>
further reading:
http://www.vehicle-info.com/articles.php?id=22
now imagine your onstar "driver assistance" system phoning home your,
er, "driving habits" to your insurance company, complete with gps
coordinates in real time....
also:
http://www.harristechnical.com/cdr5.htm
10-13-2007, 11:46 AM
#14
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: "Black Box" information retention?
jim beam wrote:
> further reading:
> http://www.vehicle-info.com/articles.php?id=22
>
> now imagine your onstar "driver assistance" system phoning home your,
> er, "driving habits" to your insurance company, complete with gps
> coordinates in real time....
>
> also:
> http://www.harristechnical.com/cdr5.htm
---------------------------
Slightly OT, but I've heard of rental agencies handing the customer a
big 'surcharge' for breaking the TERMS & CONDITIONS of the rental
agreement for driving the vehicle like it was stolen. (the GPS tracking
flagged them). They apparently thought they could bet from 'A' to 'B' at
the speed of a rented jet. :-)
'Curly'
> further reading:
> http://www.vehicle-info.com/articles.php?id=22
>
> now imagine your onstar "driver assistance" system phoning home your,
> er, "driving habits" to your insurance company, complete with gps
> coordinates in real time....
>
> also:
> http://www.harristechnical.com/cdr5.htm
---------------------------
Slightly OT, but I've heard of rental agencies handing the customer a
big 'surcharge' for breaking the TERMS & CONDITIONS of the rental
agreement for driving the vehicle like it was stolen. (the GPS tracking
flagged them). They apparently thought they could bet from 'A' to 'B' at
the speed of a rented jet. :-)
'Curly'
10-13-2007, 11:46 AM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: "Black Box" information retention?
jim beam wrote:
> further reading:
> http://www.vehicle-info.com/articles.php?id=22
>
> now imagine your onstar "driver assistance" system phoning home your,
> er, "driving habits" to your insurance company, complete with gps
> coordinates in real time....
>
> also:
> http://www.harristechnical.com/cdr5.htm
---------------------------
Slightly OT, but I've heard of rental agencies handing the customer a
big 'surcharge' for breaking the TERMS & CONDITIONS of the rental
agreement for driving the vehicle like it was stolen. (the GPS tracking
flagged them). They apparently thought they could bet from 'A' to 'B' at
the speed of a rented jet. :-)
'Curly'
> further reading:
> http://www.vehicle-info.com/articles.php?id=22
>
> now imagine your onstar "driver assistance" system phoning home your,
> er, "driving habits" to your insurance company, complete with gps
> coordinates in real time....
>
> also:
> http://www.harristechnical.com/cdr5.htm
---------------------------
Slightly OT, but I've heard of rental agencies handing the customer a
big 'surcharge' for breaking the TERMS & CONDITIONS of the rental
agreement for driving the vehicle like it was stolen. (the GPS tracking
flagged them). They apparently thought they could bet from 'A' to 'B' at
the speed of a rented jet. :-)
'Curly'
