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Table 1: LDCM Scan Tool Data List
Table 2: RDCM Scan Tool Data List

Data Display

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

Displayed Input Status

The scan tool also displays the DCM input status. Select the DCM 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 a door is closed, the scan tool displays the input status of the door ajar switch as Inactive. When the door is open, the scan tool reads Active. Use this kind of information when diagnosing a malfunction associated with a particular DCM input or an input that is shared with another system.

Cycle Outputs

Use a scan tool in order to cycle the DCM output functions. When the DCM special functions is selected, the scan tool can command the DCM to cycle an output ON and OFF. This feature can be used to determine if the DCM 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 DCM to energize the selected output. The scan tool then displays the status of the selected output. The displayed information represents only what was DCM commanded, not what action was actually taken. Check if the DCM is actually preforming each of the selected output functions.

LDCM Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

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

Calibration ID

Module Info

ID Number

Varies

Software Version

Module Info

Version Number

Varies

Software Release

Module Info

Release Number

Varies

Battery 1

Data

0-26 Volts

Varies

Battery 2

Data

0-26 Volts

Varies

Ignition Voltage

Data

0-26 Volts

Varies

Position Sensor Reference

Data

0-5.0 Volts

Varies

Window Motor Load

Data

0-52.7 Amps

Varies

Mirror Motor Load

Data

0-0.48 Amps

Varies

Door Switch Pad Illumination

Data

0-100%

Varies with Dimming Level

Mirror Vertical Position

Data

0-5.0 Volts

Varies

Mirror Horizontal Position

Data

0-5.0 Volts

Varies

Mem 1 Vertical Position

Data

0-5.0 Volts

Varies

Mem 1 Horizontal Position

Data

0-5.0 Volts

Varies

Mem 2 Vertical Position

Data

0-5.0 Volts

Varies

Mem 2 Horizontal Position

Data

0-5.0 Volts

Varies

Door Key Unlock

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Door Ajar

Inputs

Closed/Ajar

Closed

Door Unlock Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Door Lock Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Memory 1 Select Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Memory 2 Select Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Mirror Up Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Mirror Down Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Mirror Left Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Mirror Right Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Driver Mirror Select LED

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Driver Mirror Select Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Passenger Mirror Select Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Passenger Mirror Select LED

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Driver Window Up Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Driver Window Down Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Passenger Window Up Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Passenger Window Down Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

RDCM Scan Tool Data List

Scan Tool Parameter

Data List

Units Displayed

Typical Data Value

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

Calibration ID

Module Info

ID Number

Varies

Software Version

Module Info

Version Number

Varies

Software Release

Module Info

Release Number

Varies

Battery 1

Data

0-26 Volts

Varies

Battery 2

Data

0-26 Volts

Varies

Ignition Voltage

Data

0-26 Volts

Varies

Position Sensor Reference

Data

0-26 Volts

Varies

Window Motor Load

Data

0-52.7 Amps

Varies

Mirror Motor Load

Data

0-0.48 Amps

Varies

Door Switch Pad Illumination

Data

0-100%

Varies with Dimming Level

Mirror Vertical Position

Data

0-5.0 Volts

Varies

Mirror Horizontal Position

Data

0-5.0 Volts

Varies

Door Key Unlock

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Door Ajar

Inputs

Closed/Ajar

Closed

Door Unlock Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Door Lock Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Passenger Window Up Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

Passenger Window Down Switch

Inputs

Active/Inactive

Inactive

LDCM Scan Tool Data Definitions:

The LDCM Scan Tool Data Definitions contains a brief description of all LDCM related parameters available on the scan tool.

Calibration ID:: The scan tool displays the DCM calibration number for service identification.

Software Version:: The scan tool displays the DCM software version number for service identification.

Software Release:: The scan tool displays the DCM software release number for service identification.

Battery 1:: The scan tool displays 0-26.0 volts. The battery voltage represents the system voltage measured at the DCM battery 1 input.

Battery 2:: The scan tool displays 0-26.0 volts. The battery voltage represents the system voltage measured at the DCM battery 2 input.

Ignition Voltage:: The scan tool displays 0-26.0 volts. The battery voltage represents the system voltage measured at the DCM ignition input.

Position Sensor Reference:: The scan tool displays 0-5.0 volts. The position sensor reference voltage represents the voltage supplied to the mirror horizontal and vertical position sensors.

Window Motor Load:: The scan tool displays 0-52.7 amps. The window motor load represents the amount of amperage the LH window motor draws when operated.

Mirror Motor Load:: The scan tool displays 0-0.48 amps. The mirror motor load represents the amount of amperage the LH mirror motor draws when operated.

Door Switch Pad Illumination:: The scan tool displays 0-100%. The illumination percentage varies based upon the dimming switch information sent by the IPC on the serial data line. When the headlamps and/or parklamps are ON, and the dimming switch is rotated to bright, the LH door switch illumination percentage will increase. When the dimming switch is rotated to dim, LH door switch illumination percentage will decrease.

Mirror Vertical Position:: The scan tool displays 0-5.0 volts. The mirror vertical position sensor voltage represents the position of the LH mirror. This voltage varies when the LH mirror is operated vertically. This voltage is used to calculate the LH mirror vertical position when the memory settings are recalled.

Mirror Horizontal Position:: The scan tool displays 0-5.0 volts. The mirror horizontal position sensor voltage represents the position of the LH mirror. This voltage varies when the LH mirror is operated horizontally. This voltage is used to calculate the LH mirror horizontal position when the memory settings are recalled.

Mem 1 Vertical Position:: The scan tool displays 0-5.0 volts. This voltage amount is stored from the LH mirror vertical position sensor when the memory 2 button is pressed. This voltage is used to calculate the LH mirror vertical position when the memory 1 settings are recalled.

Mem 1 Horizontal Position:: The scan tool displays 0-5.0 volts. This voltage amount is stored from the LH mirror horizontal position sensor when the memory 1 button is pressed. This voltage is used to calculate the LH mirror horizontal position when the memory 1 settings are recalled.

Mem 2 Vertical Position:: The scan tool displays 0-5.0 volts. This voltage amount is stored from the LH mirror vertical position sensor when the memory 2 button is pressed. This voltage is used to calculate the LH mirror vertical position when the memory 2 settings are recalled.

Mem 2 Horizontal Position:: The scan tool displays 0-5.0 volts. This voltage amount is stored from the LH mirror horizontal position sensor when the memory 2 button is pressed. This voltage is used to calculate the LH mirror horizontal position when the memory 2 settings are recalled.

Door Key Unlock:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the LH door key switch is rotated to unlock, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Door Ajar:: The scan tool displays Closed or Ajar. When the driver door is open, the scan tool will display Ajar. When the driver door is closed, the scan tool displays Closed.

Door Unlock Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the LH door unlock switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Door Lock Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the LH door lock switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Memory 1 Select Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the memory 1 select switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Memory 2 Select Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the memory 2 select switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Mirror Up Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the mirror up switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Mirror Down Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the mirror down switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Mirror Left Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the mirror left switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Mirror Right Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the mirror right switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Driver Mirror Select LED:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the driver mirror select switch LED is illuminated, the scan tool will display Active. When the LED is off, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Driver Mirror Select Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the driver mirror select switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Passenger Mirror Select Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the passenger mirror select switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Passenger Mirror Select LED:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the passenger mirror select switch LED is illuminated, the scan tool will display Active. When the LED is off, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Driver Window Up Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the LH driver window up switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Driver Window Down Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the LH driver window down switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Passenger Window Up Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the LH passenger window up switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Passenger Window Down Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the LH passenger window down switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

RDCM Scan Tool Data Definitions:

The RDCM Scan Tool Data Definitions contains a brief description of all RDCM related parameters available on the scan tool.

Calibration ID:: The scan tool displays the DCM calibration number for service identification.

Software Version:: The scan tool displays the DCM software version number for service identification.

Software Release:: The scan tool displays the DCM software release number for service identification.

Battery 1:: The scan tool displays 0-26.0 volts. The battery voltage represents the system voltage measured at the DCM battery 1 input.

Battery 2:: The scan tool displays 0-26.0 volts. The battery voltage represents the system voltage measured at the DCM battery 2 input.

Ignition Voltage:: The scan tool displays 0-26.0 volts. The battery voltage represents the system voltage measured at the DCM ignition input.

Position Sensor Reference:: The scan tool displays 0-5.0 volts. The position sensor reference voltage represents the voltage supplied to the mirror horizontal and vertical position sensors.

Window Motor Load:: The scan tool displays 0-52.7 amps. The window motor load represents the amount of amperage the RH window motor draws when operated.

Mirror Motor Load:: The scan tool displays 0-0.48 amps. The mirror motor load represents the amount of amperage the RH mirror motor draws when operated.

Door Switch Pad Illumination:: The scan tool displays 0-100%. The illumination percentage varies based upon the dimming switch information sent by the IPC on the serial data line. When the headlamps and/or parklamps are ON, and the dimming switch is rotated to bright, the RH door switch illumination percentage will increase. When the dimming switch is rotated to dim, RH door switch illumination percentage will decrease.

Mirror Vertical Position:: The scan tool displays 0-5.0 volts. The mirror vertical position sensor voltage represents the position of the RH mirror. This voltage varies when the RH mirror is operated vertically. This voltage is used to calculate the RH mirror vertical position when the memory settings are recalled.

Mirror Horizontal Position:: The scan tool displays 0-5.0 volts. The mirror horizontal position sensor voltage represents the position of the RH mirror. This voltage varies when the RH mirror is operated horizontally. This voltage is used to calculate the RH mirror horizontal position when the memory settings are recalled.

Door Key Unlock:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the RH door key switch is rotated to unlock, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Door Ajar:: The scan tool displays Closed or Ajar. When the passenger door is open, the scan tool will display Ajar. When the passenger door is closed, the scan tool displays Closed.

Door Unlock Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the RH door unlock switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Door Lock Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the RH door lock switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Passenger Window Up Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the RH passenger window up switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.

Passenger Window Down Switch:: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. When the RH passenger window down switch is pressed, the scan tool will display Active. When the switch is released, the scan tool displays Inactive.