Pedestrian Impact Detection Module Scan Tool Information

2011 Cadillac CTS V, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Pedestrian Impact Detection Module Scan Tool Information
Pedestrian Impact Detection Module Scan Tool Data Parameters

Parameter System State Expected Value Description
Operating Conditions:Β  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 Β°F (Β°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).
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