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

SDM Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter

System State

Expected Value

Description

Operating Conditions: Ignition ON

AOS Status

--

Empty Seat Supp.

The scan tool displays CS Suppression, Enabled, Suppressed or Empty Seat Supp. This is the current state of the automatic occupant sensor (AOS).

Driver Airbag Stage1 Squib Circuit Resistance

--

Varies

This displays Ohms.

Driver Airbag Stage2 Squib Circuit Resistance

--

Varies

This displays Ohms.

Driver Curtain Airbag Squib Circuit Resistance

--

Varies

This displays Ohms.

Driver Pretensioner Squib Circuit Resistance

--

Varies

This displays Ohms.

Driver Seat Position Sensor Status

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Not Installed, Fault, Forward or Rearward.

Driver Seatbelt Status

--

Not Buckled

The scan tool displays Buckled or Not Buckled. This is the current state of the driver seatbelt.

Driver Side Airbag Squib Circuit Resistance

--

Varies

This displays Ohms.

Passenger Airbag Deactivation Status

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Airbag On or Airbag Off. This is the state of the passenger airbag deactivation.

Passenger Airbag Stage1 Squib Circuit Resistance

--

Varies

This displays Ohms.

Passenger Airbag Stage2 Squib Circuit Resistance

--

Varies

This displays Ohms.

Passenger Curtain Airbag Squib Circuit Resistance

--

Varies

This displays Ohms.

Passenger Pretensioner Squib Circuit Resistance

--

Varies

This displays Ohms.

Passenger Seat Position Sensor Status

--

Varies

The scan tool displays Not Installed, Fault, Forward or Rearward.

Passenger Seatbelt Status

--

Not Buckled

The scan tool displays Buckled or Not Buckled. This is the state of the passenger seatbelt.

Passenger Side Airbag Squib Circuit Resistance

--

Varies

This displays Ohms.

SDM Scan Tool Output Controls

Output Control

Description

Clear Deployment Record

This output control is used to clear the airbag deployment record.

Read ECU Identification

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

Program ECU

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

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 Seat Belt Reminder

This output control is used to program the seat belt reminder.

Read Variant Configuration

This output control is used to read the variant configuration.

Seat Belt Reminder Data

This output control is used to view the seat belt reminder data.