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Diagnostic Mode 09 - Read Vehicle Information

Diagnostic Mode 09 makes it possible to access vehicle-specific information from the ECM and the TCM (where applicable).

NOTE:

Depending on scan tool and protocol used, Diagnostic Mode 09 and the information provided may be referred to by a different name.

Test requirements 

Procedure 

-- Connect the scan tool.

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Select Mode 09: Vehicle information.

-- Select the desired Test-ID.

-- The information requested will be displayed on the scan tool screen.

The following table is a numerical list of all Test-IDs that may be selected.

Test-ID Diagnostic text
$02: Vehicle identification number (VIN) e.g.
 
  • A different 17 digit number will be displayed for each vehicle
$04: Calibration identification (CALID) e.g.
 
  • Calibration Identification (CALID) Part number and software version
$06: Calibration verification number (CVN) check sum e.g.
 
  • EC5AE460 the check sum is different for every control module version
 
  • 000D105
$08: In-Use Performance Tracking (IPT - Counter)
 
  • General Denominator: OBDCOND
  • Ignition Cycle Counter: IGNCNTR
  • Function-specific numerators / denominators
  • Catalyst diagnosis
  • O2S probe diagnosis before catalytic converter
  • EGR diagnostic / Camshaft Position - diagnosis
  • Secondary air injection diagnostics
  • EVAP diagnosis
  • O2S probe after catalytic converter diagnosis
$0A: ECM / TCM Name e.g.
 
  • Engine Control Module -J623-
$14: Distance Driven Since Tank Leak Diagnosis Test
 
  • Distance Driven Since Tank Leak Diagnosis Test

-- Switch the ignition off.