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Scan Tool Data Definitions

The SIR scan tool data definitions contain a brief description of all SIR related parameters available on the scan tool. The parameters that are available on the scan tool are listed below in alphabetical order.

8 DIGIT GM PART NUMBER: The scan tool displays the GM part number that is stored within the SDM memory.

CALIBRATION ID: The scan tool displays the calibration ID, which is the check sum of the SDM read only memory contents.

COMPONENT SERIAL NUMBER: The scan tool displays the SDM component serial number that is stored within the SDM.

DRIVER SIDE BELT STATUS: The scan tool displays whether the driver seat belt is buckled or unbuckled.

DRIVER SIDE IMPACT SENSOR (SIS) ID: The scan tool displays the driver SIS ID that is sent to the SDM when the ignition is turned ON.

IGNITION VOLTAGE: The scan tool displays 0 - 20 volts. This is the system voltage measured by the SDM between the ignition input and ground.

JULIAN DATE OF BUILD: This number represents the day of the year the module was built.

LAMP IN CURRENT STATE: The scan tool displays the number of cycles that the AIR BAG indicator has been turned ON.

PASSENGER SIDE BELT STATUS: The scan tool displays whether the passenger seat belt is buckled or unbuckled.

PASSENGER SIDE IMPACT SENSOR (SIS) ID: The scan tool displays the passenger SIS ID that is sent to the SDM when the ignition is turned ON.

PROM ID: The scan tool displays the Programmable Read-only Memory (PROM) ID.

WARNING LAMP ON/OFF TIMER: The scan tool displays the time, in minutes, that the AIR BAG indicator has been turned ON.

YEAR MODULE BUILT: The scan tool displays what year the module was built.