Hi Folks;

There has ben a recent spate of news articles on the use of event data recorders (EDRs) in newer automobiles, and the ways their remnant data has been questionably used to convict persons of vehiclular crimes, even when all other physical evidience is in direct contradiction to the EDR data.

Just wondering - does our Liberty have one of these wonderful devices?

Thanks!

Livin@11600

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<b>2006 Jeep Liberty CRD Limited</b>
<u>Accessories</u>: Mopar Mud Flaps, Bra, and Seat Covers; Husky Floor and Cargo Liners; BoulderBars; Daystar 1.5Ft/2.5Rr Lift Kit; Rancho RSX17505 Struts/RS99248 Shocks; Amsoil EaO34 Filter, Euro 5W-40 Oil, Cetane Booster, and Fuel Additive Concentrates
<u>For the Future</u>: 255/70/16 AT2s or Revos (?)

I was told it does and it is about a 10 minute or less loop. It records all engine, tranny, brake and ESP info or so I was told.

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91 MB 300D 2.5L Turbo. Her's

05 MB E320 CDI. Mine

I saw or heard a news item in the last week that was talking about insurance and car rental companies and how they deal with their clients. One of the items they mentioned was that any vehicals in recent years with air bags had an event recorder associated with the logic of the air bag controller.

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Dave

'06 CRD Limited, Lt. Khaki, MOPAR Slush Mats/Skids, DrawTite Front Hitch, Mag Lite, Yakima Bars, Thule Bike Rack, Fumoto, ORM, 245/70 Revo 2

Wish list: Lift, Boulder Bars, Something Bigger in the Front and Back, More Lights

Everything's got it these days. A part of the air bag deployment system. Depending upon the manufacturer, the recorder will have a five or ten second continuous (running) history of critical functions (seat belt usage, throttle position, RPM, speed, brake light switch, ABS/ASR/ESP & some monitor the Delta-V). In the event of a near-deployment and actual deployment, those last five or ten seconds of date is asble to be reviewed with the appropriate equipment.

John.

You can view it, but not without a search warrant.

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2005 Unlimited (LJ) Rubicon w/ 5.5" of total lift
Flat Fenders made by http://www.jpfaboffroad.com/

"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote." - Benjamin Franklin, 1759

Exactly. And if the circumstances were such that it WAS needed to be examined, a search warrant would be obtained in a VERY short period of time, let me assure you. Drive accordingly.

John.

This thread is making me paranoid, but it doesn't take much.

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Matt B.

05 Limited CRD. Bought it new. 112k on the clock now.

GDE Eco-tune, rear differential drain plug (drilled and tapped the pumpkin), transmission pan drain plug, Fumoto oil valve, fuel filler neck restriction removed, front hitch, Hayden fan clutch, Sears P1 battery since 08, Mobil 1 5w40, 5 volt glow plugs, DIY timing belt at 109k

Watch that grassy knoll up ahead.

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91 MB 300D 2.5L Turbo. Her's

05 MB E320 CDI. Mine