Scan Tool Data Definitions

2004 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.5L VIN 8SECTION Scan Tool Data Definitions
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 an 8-digit part number. This number is the GM part number that is stored within the SDM memory.

Battery Voltage: The scan tool displays 0-20 volts. The Ignition represents the system voltage measured by the SDM at its ignition feed.

Calibration ID: The scan tool displays a 4-digit number. This calibration ID is the check sum of the SDM read only memory contents.

Driver Seat Belt Status: The scan tool displays Buckled or Unbuckled. The signal from the drivers seat belt switch indicates whether the driver seat is buckled or unbuckled.

Driver Side Impact Sensor ID: The scan tool displays a 2-digit ID number. The ID signal is sent to the SDM from the Driver SIS.

Electronic Front End Sensor 1 ID: The scan tool displays a 2-digit ID number. The ID signal is sent to the SDM from the left front end sensor.

Electronic Front End Sensor 2 ID: The scan tool displays a 2-digit ID number. The ID signal is sent to the SDM from the right front end sensor.

Battery Voltage: The scan tool displays 0-20 volts. The Ignition represents the system voltage measured by the SDM at its ignition feed.

Julian Date of Build: This displays the day of the year the module was built.

Passenger Side Impact Sensor ID: The scan tool displays a 2-digit ID number. The ID signal is sent to the SDM from the Passenger SIS.

ROM ID: The scan tool displays a 4-digit number. This number is the read-only memory (ROM) ID.

Year Module Built: The scan tool displays what year the module was built.

RENDER: 1.0x

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