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Scan Tool Data Definitions

8 DIGIT GM PART NUMBER: The scan tool displays an 8 digit alphanumeric number. The part number of the module.

BATTERY LAMP (DIC W/BOOST): The scan tool displays Yes/No. The scan tool displays Yes if the battery lamp has been commanded on by the module.

BAT SAVE ACTIVE IN PAST 50 IGNITION CYCLES: The scan tool displays Yes/No. The scan tool displays Yes if the battery saver has been active in the past 50 ignition cycles.

BATTERY VOLTAGE: The scan tool displays 0-18 Volts. The voltage measured between the module's battery positive voltage circuit and ground circuit.

CALIBRATION ID: The scan tool displays 0-9999. The number designating what calibrations the module contains.

COMMANDED GEN: The scan tool displays Disabled until the generator is commanded ON by the PCM.

COMMANDED STARTER: The scan tool displays Disabled until the generator is commanded ON by the PCM.

COMPONENT SERIAL # 8-11: The scan tool displays 0-9999. The first partition of the serial number.

COMPONENT SERIAL # 12: The scan tool displays 0-9. The second partition of the serial number.

GENERATOR PWM: The scan tool displays the % time that the generator is ON.

RUN/CRANK: The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the Run/Crank circuit of the DIM receives a battery voltage signal from the ignition switch.

JULIAN DATE OF BUILD: The scan tool displays 0-999. The day of the year that the module was built.

PROM ID: The scan tool displays 0-9999. The identification number of the modules internal PROM.

SERIAL NUMBER: The scan tool displays a 18 digit alphanumeric number. This number indicates the modules internal programing codes.

STARTER ENABLED RELAY: The scan tool displays OK unless there is an open on the coil side of the relay, then fault is displayed.

YEAR MODULE BUILT: The scan tool displays a 1990-2020. The production year the module was manufactured.

VTD FUEL DISABLE: The scan tool displays Disabled/Enabled. The scan tool displays Enabled when the Vehicle Theft Deterrent (VTD) is active.