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Data Display

Use a scan tool to display Seat Control Module (SCM) data. This information assists in determining whether the SCM is operating properly and whether the SCM is sending or receiving the proper data to and from a particular system. The SCM uses data received from other systems in order to carry out some functions. Therefore, if the SCM receives the incorrect data from another system, the SCM may function improperly. Use the scan tool in order to review the data from systems that interact with the SCM.

Displayed Input Status

The scan tool also displays the SCM input status. Select the SCM input status display in order to display the data and determine if the switched inputs can be properly interpreted. The display also indicates if the input has changed states. For example, when the seat position switch is moved to the FORWARD position, the scan tool displays the input status of the seat forward switch as ACTIVE. When the switch is released , the scan tool reads INACTIVE. Use this kind of information when diagnosing a malfunction associated with a particular SCM input or an input that is shared with another system.

Cycle Outputs

Use a scan tool in order to cycle the SCM output functions. When the SCM output cycling is selected, the scan tool can command the SCM to cycle an output. This feature can be used to determine if the SCM is able to cycle an output regardless of the inputs or any specific program instructions. Once a test is selected, the scan tool will command the SCM to energize the selected output. The scan tool then displays the status of the selected output. The displayed information represents only what was SCM commanded, not what action was actually taken. Check if the SCM is actually preforming each of the selected output functions.

SCM Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

Turn the Ignition ON/Doors, Hatch and Hood Closed/No Switches Pressed

ROM ID

Module Info

ID Number

Varies

Calibration ID

Module Info

Calibration Number

Varies

Battery 1

Data 1

0-26.0 Volts

Varies

Battery 2

Data 1

0-26.0 Volts

Varies

Position Sensor Reference

Data 1

0-26.0 Volts

Varies

Seat Motor Current

Data 1

0-52.7 Amps

Varies

Memory 1 Fore/Aft Motor Position

Data 2

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Memory 1 Front Vertical Motor Position

Data 2

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Memory 1 Rear Vertical Motor Position

Data 2

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Memory 2 Fore/Aft Motor Position

Data 2

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Memory 2 Front Vertical Motor Position

Data 2

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Memory 3 Rear Vertical Motor Position

Data 2

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Memory 3 Fore/Aft Motor Position

Data 2

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Memory 3 Front Vertical Motor Position

Data 2

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Memory 3 Rear Vertical Motor Position

Data 2

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Forward Position Motor Stop

Data 2

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Reverse Position Motor Stop

Data 2

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Front Up Position Motor Stop

Data 2

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Front Down Position Motor Stop

Data 2

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Rear Up Position Motor Stop

Data 2

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Rear Down Position Motor Stop

Data 2

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Horizontal Position

Data 2

Counts

0-255

Front Vertical Position

Data 2

Counts

0-255

Rear Vertical Position

Data 2

Counts

0-255

Seat Front Up Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Seat Front Down Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Seat Rear Up Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Seat Rear Down Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Seat Forward Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Seat Reverse Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Seat Front Up Motor

Outputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Seat Front Down Motor

Outputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Seat Rear Up Motor

Outputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Seat Rear Down Motor

Outputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Seat Forward Motor

Outputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Seat Reverse Motor

Outputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Column Position Feedback

Column Info

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Column Fore/Aft Switch

Column Info

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Column Fore/Aft Motor

Column Info

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Column Aft Motor Stop

Column Info

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Column Foreward Motor Stop

Column Info

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Memory 1 Stored Position

Column Info

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Memory 2 Stored Position

Column Info

Volts

0-5.0 Volts

Memory 3 Stored Position

Column Info

Volts

0-5.0 Volts