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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 requirement

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 (ID) e.g.
 
  • Engine Control Module --
 
  • Transmission Control Module --
$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
$0A: ECU Module Acronym And Text Name
 
  • Engine Control Module --
$13: Certification Test Group, Engine Family Number
$14: Distance Traveled Since Evap Monitoring Decision
$16: Vehicle Operation Data - Engine Run/Idle Time
$17: Vehicle Operation Data - Distance/Fuel Used
$18: Vehicle Operation Data - PKE/EOE
$1D: Active Aerodynamic Features #1 Off-cycle Credit Vehicle Data
$22: Run Time for Stop-Start and Coasting Off-Cycle Credit Vehicle Data

-- Switch the ignition off.