Pedestrian Impact Detection Module Scan Tool Information
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Pedestrian Impact Detection Module Scan Tool Data Parameters
| Parameter | Expected Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Conditions: Engine ON | ||
| Battery Voltage Signal | Varies | This displays volts. This is the current battery voltage signal. |
| Discriminating Sensor | Varies | The scan tool displays Equipped or Not Equipped. Equipped is displayed if the vehicle has a discriminating sensor. |
| Discriminating Sensor | Ready | The scan tool displays Ready or Not Ready. This is the state of the discriminating sensor. |
| Discriminating Sensor Force | Varies | This displays Counts. This is the discriminating sensor force measured in counts. |
| Discriminating Sensor Temp. | Varies | This displays °F (°C). This is the current discriminating sensor temperature. |
| Left Hood Hinge Actuator | Varies | The scan tool displays Equipped or Not Equipped. Equipped is displayed if the vehicle is displayed with a left hood hinge actuator. |
| PID System Deployed Message | Not Requested | The scan tool displays Requested or Not Requested. This is the state of the PID system deployed message. |
| PIDS System Disabled Message | Not Requested | The scan tool displays Requested or Not Requested. This is the state of the PID system deployed message. |
| Power Mode | Run | The scan tool displays Off, Accessory, Run or Crank Request. This is the state of the ignition switch. |
| Right Hood Hinge Actuator | Varies | The scan tool displays Equipped or Not Equipped. Equipped is displayed if the vehicle has a right hood hinge actuator. |
| Safing Sensor | Varies | The scan tool displays Equipped or Not Equipped. Equipped is displayed if the vehicle has a safing sensor. |
| Safing Sensor Accelerometer | 0 g | This displays g. |
| Safing Sensor Status | Ready | The scan tool displays Ready or Not Ready. This is the current status of the safing sensor. |
| Service PID System Message | Not Requested | The scan tool displays Requested or Not Requested. This is the state of the service PID system message. |
| Vehicle Speed | 0 km/h (0 mph) | This displays km/h (mph). This is the current vehicle speed. |
| Voltage Status | Normal | The scan tool displays Normal, Undervoltage or Overvoltage. This is the battery system status. |
Pedestrian Impact Detection Module Scan Tool Output Controls
| Output Control | Description |
|---|---|
| Data Recorder | This output control is used to enable or disable the diagnostic data recorder. |
| Setup New PIDM | This output control is used to setup a new pedestrian impact detection module (PIDM). |