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Table 1: CIM Scan Tool Data Parameters
Table 2: CIM Scan Tool Output Controls

CIM Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter

System State

Expected Value

Description

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON

Accessory Status

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. Active is displayed if the ignition is in accessory or run.

ActiveSelect Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Inactive, Invalid, Up or Down.

Comfort Mode

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive.

Crank Request

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. Active is displayed if the ignition is in crank.

Cruise Control Switch

--

O (off)

The scan tool displays Inactive, O (off), I (set) or R (Resume). This is the current state of the cruise control switch.

Front Washer Switch

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the front washer switch.

Front Wiper Status

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Invalid, Inactive, Single Wipe, Interval, Low Speed or High Speed. This is the current state of the front wipers.

Ignition Status

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. Active is displayed if the ignition is not in the OFF position.

IPC Environment Identification (Instrument)

--

Okay

The scan tool displays Okay or Not Okay. This is the current state of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) environment identification.

IPC In Delivery Mode (Instrument)

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Yes or No.

IPC Security Code (Instrument)

--

Programmed

The scan tool displays Programmed or Not Programmed. This is the current state of the instrument panel cluster (IPC) security code.

'KEY-IN' Status

--

Active

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. Active is displayed if the key is in the ignition.

Key Partnumber

--

Numeric

This displays a numeric value.

Left Stalk Switch

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Undefined, Wiper/Rear Wiper, New Zealand, New Zealand & CC, Basic Version, Cruise Control, or NewZeal./RearWip.

Left Stalk Switch Configuration

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Undefined, Wiper/Rear Wiper, New Zealand, New Zealand & CC, Basic Version, Cruise Control, or NewZeal./RearWip.

Left Stalk Switch Status

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Invalid, Inactive, F1 Push, F1 Pull, F1 Up, F1 Down, F2 Up or F2 Down.

Left Steering Wheel Remote Control Status

--

No Key Pressed

The scan tool displays No Key Pressed, Up-Key, Down-Key, Volume Up or Volume Down.

PBSL Relay (Park Brake Shift Lock)

--

Off

The scan tool displays On or Off. This is the current state of the PBSL relay.

Prev. Button Pressed (Previously)

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Inactive, Invalid, Trunk, Lock or Unlock.

Prev. Detected Remote-Key (Previously)

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Remote Key 1-5, Error or Unknown.

Prev. Remote-Key Battery Status

--

Okay

The scan tool displays Okay or Voltage Low.

Rear Wiper Switch

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive.

REC Environment Identification (Rear Electrical Center)

--

Okay

The scan tool displays Okay or Not Okay. This is the current state of the rear electrical center (REC) environment identification.

REC In Delivery Mode (Rear Electrical Center)

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Yes or No.

REC Security Code (Rear Electrical Center)

--

Programmed

The scan tool displays Programmed or Not Programmed. This is the current state of the rear electrical center (REC) security code.

Remote-Key 1-5 Battery

--

Okay

The scan tool displays Unknown, Okay or Low Battery. This is the current state of the corresponding remote key battery.

Remote Key Battery Status

--

Okay

The scan tool displays Okay or Not Okay. This is the current state of the remote key battery.

Remote-Key Frequency

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Invalid, 433 MHz, 315 MHz or 868 MHz.

Remote-Key Function

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Inactive, Invalid, Trunk, Lock or Unlock.

Remote Key Number

--

Varies

This displays a numeric value.

Remote-Key Transm. Type (Transmitter)

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Normal Range or Low Range.

Right Stalk Switch

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Undefined, Wiper/Rear Wiper, New Zealand, New Zealand & CC, Basic Version, Cruise Control, or NewZeal./RearWip.

Right Stalk Switch Configuration

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Undefined, Wiper/Rear Wiper, New Zealand, New Zealand & CC, Basic Version, Cruise Control, or NewZeal./RearWip.

Right Stalk Switch Status

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Invalid, Inactive, F1 Push, F1 Pull, F1 Up, F1 Down, F2 Up or F2 Down.

Right Steering Wheel Remote Control Status

--

No Key Pressed

The scan tool displays No Key Pressed, Up-Key, Down-Key, Volume Up or Volume Down.

SAS Calibrated (Steering Angle Sensor)

--

Yes

The scan tool displays Yes or No. This is the current state of the steering angle sensor (SAS) calibration.

SAS Invalid (Steering Angle Sensor)

--

No

The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the steering angle sensor (SAS) is invalid.

SAS Offset (Steering Angle Sensor)

--

Varies

This displays a numeric value.

SAS Out Of Range (Steering Angle Sensor)

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Yes or No.

Security Code Status

--

Correct Entered

The scan tool displays Correct Entered, Wrong Entered, Not Programmed or Not Entered.

Security Wait Time

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Invalid, 21:20:00, 10:40:00, 5:20:00, 2:40:00, 1:20:00, 0:40:00, 0:20:00, 0:10:00, 0:00:10, Inactive or Active.

Steering Wheel Angle Sensor

--

Okay

The scan tool displays Okay or Failed. This is the current state of the steering angle sensor.

Sound Type

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Invalid, Click-Clack, Clock, Beep (710-1000Hz), Beep (900Hz), Beep (2000Hz), Gong (750Hz) or Gong (2000Hz).

SWRC Illumination (Steering Wheel Remote Control)

--

Varies

This displays a numeric value.

Transponder-Key 1-5 Status

--

Programmed

The scan tool displays Programmed or Not Programmed. This is the current state of the corresponding transponder key.

Transport Mode

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Active or Inactive.

TU Environment Identification (Telematic Unit)

--

Okay

The scan tool displays Okay or Not Okay. This is the current state of the telematic unit (TU) environment identification.

TU In Delivery Mode (Telematic Unit)

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Yes or No.

TU Security Code (Telematic Unit)

--

Programmed

The scan tool displays Programmed or Not Programmed. This is the current state of the telematic unit (TU) security code.

Turn Signal Status

--

Inactive

The scan tool displays Invalid, Inactive, Left F1, Right F1, Left F2 or Right F2. This is the current state of the turn signal.

UEC Environment Identification (Underhood Electrical Center)

--

Okay

The scan tool displays Okay or Not Okay. This is the current state of the underhood electrical center (UEC) environment identification.

UEC In Delivery Mode (Underhood Electrical Center)

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Yes or No.

UEC Security Code (Underhood Electrical Center)

--

Programmed

The scan tool displays Programmed or Not Programmed. This is the current state of the underhood electrical center (UEC) security code.

CIM Scan Tool Output Controls

Output Control

Description

Buzzer Sound Test

This output control is used to command the buzzer sound.

Display Immobilizer Status

This output control is used to display the immobilizer status.

Erase Transponder & Remote Keys

This output control is used to erase the transponder and key remotes.

Option Codes

This output control is used to view the option codes.

Prepare SPS Programming

This output control is used to prepare for SPS programming.

Program Code Index

This output control is used to program the code index.

Program ECU

This output control is used to program the electronic control unit (ECU) or control module.

Program High Speed CAN-Bus Config.

This output control is used to program the high speed control area network (CAN) serial data bus configuration.

Program Immobilizer Function

This output control is used to program the immobilizer.

Program Low Speed CAN-Bus Config.

This output control is used to program the low speed control area network (CAN) serial data bus configuration.

Program Mechanical Key Number

This output control is used to program the mechanical key number.

Program Mid Speed CAN-Bus Config.

This output control is used to program the mid speed control area network (CAN) serial data bus configuration.

Program Transponder & Remote Key

This output control is used to program the transponder and key remote.

Program Vehicle Identification No.

This output control is used to program the vehicle identification number (VIN).

Read ECU Identification

This output control is used to read the electronic control unit (ECU) or control module identification data.

Read Variant Configuration

This output control is used to read the variant configuration.

Reset ECU

This output control is used to reset the electronic control unit (ECU) or control module.

Steering Angle Sensor Calibration

This output control is used to calibrate the steering angle sensor.