Take a look at this...

http://www.cnn.com/video/player/play...xes.wsvn&wm=11

 

I don't think the Z has a full fleged event data recorder but like most cars, the ECU does have a history that can be extracted by the Consult II system.

 

The story said that the EDR is suppose to be listed in the owners manual if you have a car that is 2004 or greater

 

Too bad I have an 03, .

 

^^^ It says it's "supposed" to be listed, not that it's a requirement. That also doesn't mean that pre-04 cars don't have it. There's a lot of stories around about BMWs and their "recorder" that's been around for a while.

 

Yes, I feel sorry for you.

 

lol ^^
seems like most domestic cars have it..
so does 04and up Z have it? my manual is in the car too lazy to go look

 

I searched the 04 manual and didn't find any reference.

 

That bull****s! These days you have no privacy! You can't even take a dump without somebody watching you! ANyways checked my owners manual and didn't see it! I have to go to the dealership tomorrow, I will ask my friend who is the serivce manager about this one!

 

2005 owner here. Here is what the Owners Manual states:

Your vehicle is equipped with a variety of computers
that monitor and control a number of
systems to optimize performance and help service
technicians with diagnosis and repair. Depending
on the equipment on your vehicle, some
of the computers monitor emission control systems,
braking systems and air bag systems, just
to name a few. Some data about vehicle operation
may be stored in the computers for use
during servicing. Other data may be stored if a
crash event occurs. For example, air bag readiness,
air bag performance, and seat belt use by
the driver or passenger may be recorded, depending
on vehicle equipment. These types of
systems are sometimes called Event Data Recorders.
Special equipment can be used to access the
electronic data that may be stored in the vehicle’s
computers (sounds are not recorded).
NISSAN and NISSAN dealers have equipment
to access some of this data; others may also
have this equipment. The data may be retrieved
during routine vehicle servicing or for special
research. It might also be accessed with the
consent of the vehicle owner or lessee, in response
to a request by law enforcement, or as
otherwise required or permitted by law.

Careful out there. Big Bro is watching!

 

when we stripped down our race cars, we pulled out the a few different controller boxes, but there was one thing that had no part number and couldnt find it in fast.... ????????????

 

dang jason!!! you pulled out the box that lets the cars transform!!!

 

Isn't the 2007 Z getting an EDR? It was posted here not too long ago.

 

Man you cant get any privacy in your own Fuking car...thats bulls***..

 

If the '04, '05 and '06 have them...

Just by a wild chance...

Maybe the '07 model will have them????

 

just makes me wonder when insurance companies (or even the state) will use that data...

they could easly sell your recent driving "habits." "uploading the data while changing your oil....

welcome to the big brother

 

This whole EDR big brother BS is a real bite in the ***.

 

Yes, newer Z's do have an EDR as the member above posted. My manual makes that exact statement.

 

Ah... see, I don't know that because I have an '03.