Scan Tool Data Definitions

2006 Chevrolet Express 3500 V8-6.0L VIN USECTION 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 sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) memory.

Active Switch: The scan tool displays enabled or disabled. The signal from the inflatable restraint I/P module disable switch indicates whether the passenger frontal air bag is enabled or disabled.

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

Component Serial Number: The scan tool displays the SDM serial number.

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

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 hand front end sensor.

Ignition 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: The scan tool displays a 3 digit number. Which represents the day of the year the module was built.

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

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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