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Theft Deterrent Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter Operating Conditions Expected Value Definition
Ignition is ON, engine OFF, and vehicle is stationary
Auto Learn Counter - 0 counts This displays Counts. This is the number of times the auto learn procedure was carried out by the TDM
Auto Learn Timer - 0:00 mins This displays minutes. This is the amount of minutes the TDM took to auto learn.
Fleet Vehicle - Yes The scan tool will display whether the vehicle is a fleet car.
- No
Learn Coded Key - Yes The scan tool will display whether the module has learned the code of the key in use.
- No
Ignition Voltage Signal - Present The scan tool displays Present or Not Present. Present is displayed if there is an ignition voltage signal to the TDM.
Not Present
Immobilisation Immobilisation activated Active The scan tool displays Active or Inactive to indicate the status of the immobilisation.
Immobilisation deactivated Inactive
Immobilizer Programmed - Yes The scan tool will display if the immobilizer is programmed or not.
- No
Master Keys Learned - 2 counts The scan tool will display the total number of keys programmed as master keys to the vehicle.
PCM Auto Learn Timer - Active The scan tool displays Active or Inactive. This is the current state of the ECM auto learn timer.
- Inactive
PCM Password Learned - Enabled The scan tool displayed whether the fuel enabled password is enabled or disabled to the ECM
- Disabled
Power Mode Ignition is in OFF position Off This parameter displays Off/Accessory/Run/Crank. This is the status of the system power mode dependent on the ignition position.
Ignition is in ACC position Accessory
Ignition is in RUN position Run
Ignition is in CRANK position Crank
Powertrain DTC - Yes The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if there is a powertrain DTC stored in the ECM or TCM.
- No
Previous TDM State - Learn Keys Standby This was the last state of the TDM.
- Wake up
- Monitor Key
Security Code Programmed - Yes The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if a security code is programmed.
- No
Start Disabled - Yes The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if the starter is disabled.
- No
Tamper Status - Active The scan tool displays whether theft is in the tamper state.
Theft Deterrent Module (TDM) State - Learn Keys Standby This was the last state of the TDM.
- Wake up
- Monitor Key
Telltale Status - On This is the state of the security indicator.
- Off
Theft Problem - Yes The scan tool displays Yes or No. Yes is displayed if there is a theft problem.
- No
Total Keys Learned - 2 counts This displays Counts. This is the number of total keys learned by the TDM.
Transponder Key - Present The scan tool displays Present or Not Present. Present is displayed when a transponder is present. This does not mean that this is a valid or learned transponder, but only that a transponder is present.
- Not Present
Valid Key - Yes The scan tool displays Yes if a valid transponder key is present.
No