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8-Digit GM Part Number: The scan tool displays the 8-digit alphanumeric module part number.

A/C Clutch (Actual): The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the PCM has energized the A/C clutch relay.

A/C Clutch (Desired): The scan tool displays On or Off. On is displayed when the IPM is requesting A/C system operation and the DIM has determined that none of the system performance limits are exceeded.

A/C Orifice Relay: The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. Active is displayed when the orifice tube relay is energized by the DIM increasing the orifice diameter and lowering A/C high side pressure.

A/C Pressure: The scan tool displays 0 to 4000 kPa (0 to 580 psi). The output of the A/C pressure sensor provided by the PCM over the Class 2 communication link.

A/C Requested: The scan tool displays Yes or No. The message sent out on class 2 to the DIM when A/C is requested.

Accum Fault--Compressor: Defined period of time the compressor is active without an exhaust cycle.

Accum Fault--Exhaust: Defined period of time that the exhaust is active without a compressor cycle.

Air Inlet Dr Actual: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The signal output from the feedback pot on the actuator.

Air Inlet Dr Commanded: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The desired position of the actuator.

ALC Compressor Active: The scan tool displays Yes if the ALC compressor is operating or No if the is not operating.

ALC Exhaust Solenoid Active: The scan tool displays Yes/No - Display indicates the state of the ALC exhaust solenoid relay.

Ambient Light Sensor: The scan tool displays volts - Display indicates the ambient light sensor input signal, 0.09 -- 4.75 volts is the normal operating range.

Battery Low--Compressor: The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. When the RIM detects battery voltage below 11 volts the RIM disables the ALC compressor.

Battery Reconnect: The scan tool displays On/Off. When the RIM senses a battery reconnect the scan tool will display On.

Battery Save Active in Past: The scan tool displays Yes/No. Scan tool displays Yes if the DIM has enter the battery save mode.

Battery Voltage:  The scan tool displays 0-30 Volts. The voltage measured between the module's battery positive voltage circuit and ground circuit.

Brake to Shift Relay: The scan tool displays On/Off - Display indicates the state of the stoplamp/auto trans shift lock control relay.

Calibration ID: The scan tool displays a 4 digit alphanumeric number. This number designates the modules calibrations.

Cigar Lighter Relay: The scan tool displays On/Off - Display indicates the commanded state of the cigar lighter relay.

Clutch Voltage: The scan tool displays Low or Normal. Low is displayed when the battery voltage is low, such that clutch slippage is possible.

Commanded Blower: The scan tool displays 0 to 100%. Display indicates the commanded state of the blower motor.

Component Serial # 8--11: The scan tool displays digits 8 to 11 of the component serial number of the control module.

Component Serial #12: The scan tool displays digits 12 of the component serial number of the control module.

Component Serial #13--16: The scan tool displays digits 13 to 16 of the component serial number of the control module.

Component Serial #17--18: The scan tool displays digits 17 to 18 of the component serial number of the control module.

Component Serial Number: The scan tool displays a 4 digit alphanumeric number. Display indicates the serial number of the module.

Control Head (Desired): The scan tool displays A/C On or A/C Off. A/C On is displayed when the IPM is requesting A/C system operation.

Control Power: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of control power.

Coolant Temperature: The scan tool range is -39°C to +140°C (-38°F to +284°F). The PCM applies 5 volts to the ECT sensor circuit. The sensor is a thermistor that changes internal resistance as temperature changes. When the sensor is cold (internal resistance high), the PCM monitors a high signal voltage and interprets the voltage as a cold engine. As the sensor warms (internal resistance decreases), the voltage signal decreases and the PCM interprets the lower voltage as a warm engine.

CTD State: The scan tool displays Alarm/Armed/Arm Pending/Ignition/Standby, indicating the state of the content theft deterrent system (CTD).

Daytime Running Lamp: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the commanded state of the daytime running lamp relay.

Driver Door Jamb Sw.: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of the drivers door jamb switch. On indicates the door is open and Off indicates the door is closed.

Driver/Pass. Heated Seat Status: The scan tool displays ON/OFF. This parameter indicate the mode of operation that has been selected.

Evaporator Temp.: The scan tool displays -40 to +215°C (-40 to +420°F). The output of the A/C low side thermistor.

Evaporator Temp Status: The scan tool displays OK or Cold. Cold is displayed when evaporator temperature drops below 5°C (41°F).

Filter Position Value: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). As the vehicle operates, the suspension position sensor is monitored and the information is filtered, to the RIM so it can adjust the suspension.

Flash to Pass Switch: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of the flash to pass switch.

Front Fog Lamp Relay: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the commanded state of the front fog lamp relay.

Front Fog Lamp Switch: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of the front fog lamp switch.

Fuel Door Unlock Relay: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of the fuel door unlock relay.

Head Lamp Switch: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of the flash to pass switch signal. On indicates the flash to pass headlamps are requested on.

Heated Seat Inhibit: The scan tool displays On/Off. When On the RIM turns prevents activation of the heated seats.

High Beam Output (Flash to Pass): The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the commanded state of the high beam relay.

Horn Output: The scan tool displays the commanded state of the horn relay. The scan tool displays ON when the dash integration module (DIM) applies ground to the horn relay in order to activate the horns.

Htr./Def./A/C Dr. Actual: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The signal output from the feedback pot on the actuator.

Htr./Def./A/C Dr. Commanded: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The display indicates the desired position of the actuator.

Pressure Status: The scan tool displays Low, Normal or High. Normal must be displayed to allow A/C operation.

Ignition 3 Input: The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the Ignition 3 input (run) circuit of the module receives a battery voltage signal from the ignition switch.

Ign. Accessory: The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when only the Accessory and unlock circuits of the dash integration module (DIM) receives a battery voltage signal from the ignition switch.

Ignition Counter: The scan tool displays 0-50. The module counts each time the ignition switch is cycled

Ign. Crank/Run: The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the Crank/Run, Run and Unlock circuits of the RIM receives a battery voltage signal from the ignition switch.

Ignition/Crank/Run: The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the Crank/Run, Run and Unlock circuits of the DIM receives a battery voltage signal from the ignition switch.

Ign. Run: The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the Run circuit of the DIM receives a battery voltage signal from the ignition switch.

Ignition Switch: The scan tool displays Accy/Crank/Off/RAP/RAP-Unlock/Run/Unlock. The scan tool displays Accy when the accessory and unlock circuits of the DIM receives a battery voltage signal from the ignition switch. The scan tool displays Crank when the Crank/Run, Run and Unlock circuits of the DIM receives a battery voltage signal from the ignition switch. The scan tool displays Off when none of the power moding circuits of the DIM receive a battery voltage signal from the ignition switch. The scan tool displays RAP (Retained Accessory Power) when RAP is active and none of the power moding circuits of the DIM receive a battery voltage signal from the ignition switch. The scan tool displays RAP-Unlock when RAP is active and the Ign. Unlock circuit of the DIM receives a battery voltage signal from the ignition switch. The scan tool displays Run when all of the power moding circuits of the DIM receive a battery voltage signal from the ignition switch. The scan tool displays Unlock when the Unlock circuit of the DIM receives a battery voltage signal from the ignition switch.

Ign Unlock: The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when only the Unlock circuit of the DIM receives a battery voltage signal from the ignition switch.

Inadvertent power Input: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of the inadvertent power.

Inadvertent Power Relay: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the commanded state of the inadvertent power relay.

Incandescent Dim #1: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of the incandescent lamp ground circuit.

Inside Air Temp--HVAC Sensors: The scan tool displays -40 to +60°C (-40 to +140°F). The output of the inside air temperature sensor.

Inside Air Temp--Open/Short Data: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

Interior Dim Pot: The scan tool displays the amount of interior dimming requested in Counts.

Interior Lamp Switch: The scan tool displays OFF/AUTO/ON. Display indicates the position of the interior lamp switch -- AUTO is the normal operating rang.

Julian Date of Build: The scan tool displays a 3 digit numeric number. This is the day of the year that the module was built

Key In Ignition: The scan tool displays Yes/No. The scan tool displays Yes when the key is in the ignition and the instrument panel integration module (IPM) receives a signal from the ignition switch.

Left A/C Duct Temp--HVAC Sensors: The scan tool displays -40 to +150°C (-40 to +300°F). The output of the LH A/C duct temperature sensor.

Left A/C Duct Temp--Open/Short Data: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit. The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

Left Duct Temp Desired: The scan tool displays -40 to +150°C (-40 to +300°F). The output of the LH A/C duct temperature sensor.

Left Htr. Duct Temp--HVAC Sensors: The scan tool displays -40 to +150°C (-40 to +300°F). The output of the LH HTR duct temperature sensor.

Left Htr. Duct Temp--Open/Short Data: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

Left Program Number: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts. Display indicates the commanded temperature setting.

Left Rear Door Jamb Sw.: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of the left rear door jamb switch. On indicates the door is open and Off indicates the door is closed.

Left Solar: The scan tool displays 0 to 50 counts. The solar load output of the LH sunload sensor and ambient light sensor.

Left Solar Sensor: The scan tool displays 0 to 50 counts. The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

Left Temp Dr. Actual: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The signal output from the feedback pot on the actuator.

Left Temp. Dr. Commanded: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The desired position of the actuator.

Leveling Sensor Feed: The scan tool displays volts, indicating the position of the ALC level sensor.

Load Shed Lvl. 1 Heated Seats: The scan tool displays Enabled/Disabled. When enabled the RIM cycles the heated seats at an 50% duty cycle.

Load Shed Lvl. 2 Heated Seats: The scan tool displays Enabled/Disabled. When enabled the RIM turns off the heated seats.

Load Shed Lvl. 1 R. Defog: The scan tool displays Enabled/Disabled. When enabled the RIM cycles the rear defog at an 80% duty cycle.

Load Shed Lvl. 2 R. Defog: The scan tool displays Enabled/Disabled. When enabled the RIM turns off the rear defog.

Load Reduction Active: The scan tool displays Yes/No. Display indicates the state of the IPM load reduction command.

Lights On with Wipers: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of the wiper/washer system.

Low Beam Output: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the commanded state of the low beam relay.

Max Air Inlet Dr Pos: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The minimum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

Max. Htr./Def./A/C Dr. Pos: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The minimum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

Max Left Temp Dr Pos: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The maximum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

Max Right Temp Dr Pos: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The maximum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

Min Air Inlet Dr Pos: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The minimum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

Min. Htr./Def./A/C Dr: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The minimum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

Min Left Temp Dr Pos: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The minimum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

Min Right Temp Dr Pos: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The minimum travel range when driven to the stop during Recalibrate All Motors command.

Non--Overhead Lamps Relay: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the status of the overhead lamps relay.

Outside Air Temp--HVAC Sensors: The scan tool displays -40 to +60°C (-40 to +140°F). The output of the ambient air temperature sensor.

Outside Air Temp--Open/Short Data: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

Overhead Lamps Output: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the commanded state of the overhead lamps.

Park Lamp: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of the park lamp switch.

Park Lamp Relay Output: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the commanded state of the park lamp relay.

Pass. Door Jamb Sw.: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of the right front door jamb switch. On indicates the door is open and Off indicates the door is closed.

Power Mode Change: The scan tool displays when the vehicles power source has changed to ON, IGN, or RAP and CTD is activated.

Pressure Status: The scan tool displays Low, Normal or High. Normal must be displayed to allow A/C operation.

Progress Fault--Compressor: Defined period of time the that the compressor is active, and a change is not detected by the sensor .

Progress Fault--Exhaust: Defined period of time that the exhaust is active and no change is detected at the sensor.

PROM ID: The scan tool displays a 4 digit alphanumeric number. This is the modules internal PROM identification number.

RAP Output: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the status of the RAP function.

Rear Defog Relay: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the commanded state of the rear defog relay.

Rear Fog lamp Relay: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the commanded state of the rear fog lamp relay.

Rear Fog lamp Switch: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of the rear fog lamp switch.

Reverse Lamp Relay: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the commanded state of the reverse lamp relay.

Reverse Lockout Drive: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the status of the reverse lockout function.

Right AC Duct Temp--HVAC Sensors: The scan tool displays -40 to +150°C (-40 to +300°F). The output of the RH A/C duct temperature sensor.

Right AC Duct Temp--Open/Short Data: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

Right Duct Temp Desired: The scan tool displays -18 to 120°C (0 to 250°F). The target RH A/C duct temperature that the HVAC system is trying to achieve.

Right Htr. Duct Temp--HVAC Sensors: The scan tool displays -40 to +150°C (-40 to +300°F). The output of the RH HTR duct temperature sensor.

Right Htr. Duct Temp--Open/Short Data: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

Right Program Number: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts. Display indicates the commanded temperature setting.

Right Solar: The scan tool displays 0 to 50 counts. The solar load output of the RH sunload sensor and ambient light sensor.

Right Solar Sensor: The scan tool displays 0 to 50 counts. The status of the sensor signal circuit is monitored. 0 counts indicates a short to ground, 255 counts indicates an open circuit.

Right Temp Dr Actual: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The signal output from the feedback pot on the actuator.

Right Temp. Dr. Commanded: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts (0 to 5 volts). The desired position of the actuator.

Rt. Rear Door Jamb Sw.: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of the right rear door jamb switch. On indicates the door is open and Off indicates the door is closed.

Run/Crank: The scan tool displays Active/Inactive. The scan tool displays Active when the Crank/Run circuit of the RIM receives a battery voltage signal from the ignition switch.

Selected Air Mode: The scan tool displays AUTO, Upper, Defog, Bi-Level, Heater or Defrost. The current operating mode of the HVAC system.

Steering Wheel Controls: The scan tool displays 0-999 counts. The signal in counts as received from the steering wheel controls.

Suspension Position Sensor: The scan tool displays 0 to 5 volts. Display indicates the position of the suspension position sensor.

System Program Number: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts. Display indicates the commanded temperature setting.

TCS Switch: Display Off or On. Indicates the status of the traction control switch.

Temperature Status: The scan tool displays Hot or OK. Hot is displayed when engine coolant temperature rises above 121°C (250°F). OK must be displayed to allow A/C operation.

Trim Value: A value programed in the RIM

Trunk Ajar Switch: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of the trunk ajar switch. On indicates the trunk is open and Off indicates the trunk is closed.

Trunk Release Output: The scan tool displays On/Off. Display indicates the state of the trunk release switch.

Twilight Delay Pot: The scan tool displays 0 to 255 counts. Display indicates the position of the twilight delay potentiometer

Vehicle Speed: The scan tool displays km/h and mph. The vehicle speed sensor signal is converted into km/h and mph for display.

Year Module Built: This displays the four digit year of build.