Scan Tool Data Definitions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Grand Am and 2004 Oldsmobile Alero. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The SIR scan tool data definitions contain a brief description of all SIR related parameters available on the scan tool. The parameters that are available on the scan tool are listed below in alphabetical order.

8-Digit GM Part Number: The scan tool displays an 8-digit part number. This number is the GM part number that is stored within the SDM memory.
Calibration ID: The scan tool displays a 4-digit number. This calibration ID is the check sum of the SDM read only memory contents.
Carline: The scan tool displays what carline the vehicle is.
Component Serial Number: The scan tool displays the SDM component serial number.
Driver Frontal Loop: The scan tool displays whether the driver frontal air bag deployment loop is enabled or disabled.
Driver Side Belt Status: The scan tool displays Buckled or Unbuckled. The signal from the drivers seat belt switch indicates whether the driver seat belt is buckled or unbuckled.
Ignition Voltage: The scan tool displays 0-20 volts. The Ignition represents the system voltage measured by the SDM at its ignition feed.
Julian Date of Build: This number represents the day of the year the module was built.
Passenger Frontal Loop: The scan tool displays whether the passenger frontal air bag deployment loop is enabled or disabled.
PROM ID: The scan tool displays a 4-digit number. This number is the programmable read-only memory (PROM) ID.
Restraint ID: The scan tool displays the seventh digit of the VIN which defines the type of restraint system the vehicle has. There will be either a 2 or a 4. The 2 represents a frontal air bag system and the 4 represents a frontal and side air bag system.
Year Module Built: The scan tool displays what year the module was built.