Wow, this story kind of freaked me out.

I mean, I have heard that they were going to use ERDs sometime in the future... I sure hope the S2K doesn't have one...

The article only mentions GM, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles, but does anyone know if the S has one?

http://www.newhouse.com/archive/jensen061203.html

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How do you think they can tell if you over-rev your engine or not?

I've heard from an Acura tech that there are something like it in the HOndas.

 

Yes it does. A buddy of mine is a mechanic at the local Honda dealer. He showed me the neat little laptop (looks more like a tablet PC that is ruggedized) that they can plug into your car. It is quite impressive the data that thing can extract including speeds and rpm.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by negcamber
[B]Yes it does.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 1337 S2K
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Well that stinks... is there any way to deactivate it?

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by 1337 S2K
[B]

Well that stinks... is there any way to deactivate it?

 

No data recorder is on board- Big brother is not watching too close. The PCM (engine computer) will store freeze data at the time a DTC (code) is set. All engine data RPM, sensor inputs/outputs are stored in freeze data. Honda has 2 testers to retrieve /troubleshoot DTC's. Both have the ability to snapshot engine data and play it back. But only when the tester is attached. When a code is stored if your freeze data doesn't match what the owner states you can have some problems- Such as Customer says: "I was only going 55 and the motor started making a funny noise" and the freeze data shows 8900 rpm at 145mph, Customer is a big fat liar.

 

that would be cool on the track

 

I used a PGM-FI tester to snapshot engine data while my car was on the chassis dyno. It gives you lots of info, but only 25 seconds. The new HDS tester( a tablet PC) can store 3 minutes of data, but It's 5 thousand dollar price tag is a bit steep for most everyone to buy. The HDS is brand new and all the software is still in development.