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For 1990-2009 cars only

The scan tool used provides the following capabilities:

    • Reads the data list
    • Reads current and history Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)
    • Clears the DTCs after a repair is completed

Before attempting to communicate with the SIR system, ensure that the scan tool contains the latest software. Connect the scan tool to the data link connector (DLC) and turn the ignition switch to the RUN position in order to use the scan tool. The scan tool reads serial data sent from the inflatable restraint sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) serial data output terminal 5 and terminal 17 to the DLC terminal 2. The following table shows the typical values of the data displays when the following conditions exist:

    • The ignition switch is in the RUN position.
    • The engine is OFF.
    • The driver seatbelt is buckled.

Data List

Description

Typical Value

Ignition 1

Ignition 1 power feed

12 V

Driver Senselo

Driver low terminal voltage

3-4 V

Passenger Senselo

Passenger low terminal voltage

3-4 V

Dr. Bag Energy Reserve

Steering wheel module loop reserve voltage

22-24 V

Pass Bag Energy Reserve

I/P module loop reserve voltage

22-24 V

Lamp Continuous on Time

Continuous warning lamp ON time

0-182 Hrs

Ignition cycles lamp ON

Number of ignition cycles with warning lamp ON

0-125 times

Ign. cycles lamp OFF

Number of ignition cycles with the warning lamp OFF

0-125 times

Driver VDIF

Voltage difference between driver high and driver low terminals

4-8 mV

Passenger VDIF

Voltage difference between passenger high and passenger low terminals

4-8 mV

Driver Seatbelt

Driver seatbelt status (Buckled/Unbuckled)

Unbuckled