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Scan Tool Data Definitions

SCAN TOOL DATA DEFINITIONS

Software Part Number: Part number of component program or the ECU. Used to determine applicability to vehicle RPO content.

Accessory Switch: Input from ignition switch ACCESSORY circuit. Used to determine power mode. Hot in ACCESSORY and RUN.

Electronics Battery Fd: Data indicates the voltage detected by the control module on the power circuit for the module internal devices.

Electronics Battery Fd: Input indicates the completion state of the power circuit for the module internal devices.

Electronics System Gnd: Indicates the completion state of the ground circuit for the module internal devices.

Ignition 0: Input to the control module from the ignition switch indicating the state of the Ignition 0 signal.

Ignition 1: Input to the control module from the ignition switch indicating the state of the Ignition 1 signal.

Key Cylinder Unlock: Input from front door key cylinders.

Key in Ignition: Input from ignition switch indicating that the ignition key is inserted into the ignition switch. HOT with key in ignition and ignition switch position LOCK.

Load Management Status: Output indicating the power mode commanded.

Loads Battery Fd: Indicates the completion state of the supply circuit for the high current loads.

Loads System Gnd: Indicates completion state of the ground circuit for the high current loads.

Restraints ID: Indicates the type of restraint system on the vehicle and recognized by the control module.