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For 1990-2009 cars only

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.

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 component serial number.

Driver Frontal Loop: The scan tool displays whether the driver frontal air bag deployment loop is enabled or disabled.

Driver Side Belt Status: The scan tool displays whether the driver seat belt is buckled or unbuckled.

Driver Side Impact Sensor ID: The scan tool displays a 2 digit number. This is the driver SIS ID that is sent to the SDM when the ignition is first turned ON.

Ignition Voltage: The scan tool displays 0 - 20 volts. This is the system voltage measured by the SDM between the ignition input and ground.

Julian Date of Build: The scan tool displays a 3 digit number. An example would be 723. 723 is July 23 which is day 204 based on the Julian Calendar.

Lamp in Current State: The scan tool displays the number of cycles that the air bag warning lamp has been turned ON.

Passenger Frontal Loop: The scan tool displays whether the passenger frontal air bag deployment loop is enabled or disabled.

Passenger Side Belt Status: The scan tool displays whether the passenger seat belt is buckled or unbuckled.

Passenger Side Impact Sensor ID: The scan tool displays a 2 digit number. This is the passenger SIS ID that is sent to the SDM when the ignition is first turned ON.

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

Warning Lamp ON/OFF Time: The scan tool displays the time, in minutes, that the air bag warning lamp has been turned ON.

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