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What info does a 2009 BMW M3 store after a crash and how is it accessed

Submitted: 128 days and 17 hours ago.

Category: BMW

Value: $61

Status: AWAITING CUSTOMER ACTION

Year: 2009
Make: BMW
Model: M3

Posted by david 128 days and 15 hours ago.

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hi its accessed via DIS or ISTA diagnosis.if the car is damaged it will req'd to be recovered to the dealership.also it depends on the damage to the vehicle.

128 days and 15 hours ago.

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What is DIS or ISTA diagnosis? Also as my original question stated, what information is stored?

Accepted Answer

DIS is the diagnostic machine and software that is used at BMW main dealerships to access the ECU's on the vehicle.
Some of the major info that is stored in various ECU's on the car at the time of impact is as follows:
Vehicle speed at moment of impact (Airbag, DSC)
Traction control on/off (DSC)
Steering angle (DSC)
Gear selected(SMG models only)
Seat belts worn (Airbag)
Lights on/off (LCM)
Key used (EWS)

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Expert:	jon-t
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Answered:	7/18/2009

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