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For 1990-2009 cars only

Module Information 1

Julian Date: The scan tool displays the date upon which the body control module (BCM) was manufactured.

Manufacturers Enable Counter (MEC): The scan tool displays the actual value for the MEC in the BCM. This information is used for the assembly plant only. After that is set to 0.

Module Part Number: The scan tool displays the part number assigned to the BCM that is currently in the vehicle.

Software Design Suffix: The scan tool displays the version of the software part number in the BCM.

Software Part Number: The scan tool displays the software identification number (ID) in the BCM.

Input 1

Ignition 1: The scan tool displays ACTIVE when the ignition switch is in the RUN or CRANK position.

Ignition 3: The scan tool displays the position of the ignition switch. The scan tool displays ACTIVE when the ignition switch is in the RUN position only.

Ignition Power Mode: The scan tool displays the position of the ignition switch. The scan tool displays OFF, RUN, CRANK and UNKNOWN. The UNKNOWN display is when the BCM can not determine the position of the ignition switch.

Key In Ignition: The scan tool displays the position of the ignition key in the ignition switch cylinder. The scan tool displays YES when the ignition key is fully inserted into the ignition switch cylinder. The BCM uses this data in controlling the operation of the reminder chime feature.